Talent is important. But the single most important ingredient after you get the talent is internal leadership. It's not the coaches as… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
In putting together your standards, remember that it is essential to involve your entire team. Standards are not rules issued by the… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
In developing teams, I don't believe in rules. I believe in standards. Rules don't promote teamwork, standards do — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Only the mediocre are always at their best. If your standards are low, it is easy to meet those standards every single… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I don't look at myself as a basketball coach. I look at myself as a leader who happens to coach basketball. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Parents can really help, but they can also really hinder the development of their youngsters. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
That's what I do now: I lead and I teach. If we win basketball games from doing that, then that's great, but I lead… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
As teachers and coaches, we must remember that when mere winning is our only goal, we are doomed to disappointment and failure. But when… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A common mistake among those who work in sport is spending a disproportional amount of time on "x's and o's" as compared to time… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
If you set up an atmosphere of community and trust, it becomes a tradition. Older team members will establish your credibility with newer ones.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
