At a youth soccer game you'll probably hear parents and coaches on the sidelines yelling, 'Pass the ball! Pass the ball!' ... When we continually tell our young players to pass the ball, we're not allowing them to develop their… — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
It takes courage to dream big and then to allow nothing to prevent you from realizing that dream. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
When you set a goal, write it down and then it's like making a promise to yourself. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
If I win, I attract other good players and by doing that I win more games. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Talent is not enough. It's an important component in a successful performance, but it's really only a starting point. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Overseas, kids grow up in a soccer culture. The German player sees the game eons above the American player the same age. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Placing blame on others is easy. Taking responsibility for yourself is empowering. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
I put myself around good people, including my assistant coaches. A lot of head coaches are intimidated by their assistant coaches, they'd rather get… — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
The smartest thing is knowing that I don't know it all and that there's more to learn. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
I don't know how smart I am, but I was a student of the game and I still watch games and still pick up… — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
To some, challenges are exhausting. To others, they are opportunities in waiting. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
At a youth soccer game you'll probably hear parents and coaches on the sidelines yelling, 'Pass the ball! Pass the ball!' ... When we… — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Have a vision and then create your own reality. Otherwise, someone else may create it for you. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Youth soccer is big business. If I don't win, it doesn't matter if I'm developing players, my business is going to hell. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
If you put good people around you, I guess you're smart. You learn from them and that makes you a better coach. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
Chemistry is a contribution that teammates make to each other, but it's also something a coach can create or facilitate. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
