The worst thing we can do is put the (other) team in a one-and-one. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
...you can't play any defense if the other team is on the foul line. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The team that trusts-their leader and each other-is more likely to be successful. — 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
If you have talent with teamwork, you've got a chance to be a championship team. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
If a team cannot perform with excellence at a moment's notice, they probably will fail in the long run. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I love practice. It is when a coach exercises the most control over the improvement of his or her team. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A leader has to be positive about all things that happen to his team. Look at nothing in the past as failure. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Leaders have to search for the heart on a team, because the person who has it can bring out the best in… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I try to see each new season as a new challenge because I have a new team to work with, new opponents… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
You develop a team to achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. All of us alone are weaker, by far, than if… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
People want to be on a team. They want to be part of something bigger than themselves. They want to be in… — 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… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Mutual commitment helps overcome the fear of failure—especially when people are part of a team sharing and achieving goals. It also sets… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When a leader takes responsibility for his own actions and mistakes, he not only sets a good example, he shows a healthy… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A basketball team is like the five fingers on your hand. If you can get them all together, you have a fist.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Actually, the Kentucky moment was better than winning the two National Championships, because it was the epitome of what I try to… — 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
When you are speaking to your team after a game, never talk about the kid who was the star of the game.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
During the season, your team should be led with exuberance and excitement. You should live the journey. You should live it right.… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Visualize a wagon wheel as a complete team. A leader might be the hub of the wheel at the center. Now suppose… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
In all forms of leadership, whether you are a coach, a CEO, or a parent, there are four words that, when said,… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
People have to be given the freedom to show the heart they possess. I think it’s a leader’s responsibility to provide that… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
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 our program, the truth is the basis of all we do. There is nothing more important than the truth because there's… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A leader's responsibility to his team is paramount. It overshadows even his own personal feelings at any given time. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Encourage members of your team to take the initiative and act on their own. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The life expectancy of a team is about eight months. Then the next year, it's a whole new team. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
When you first assemble a group, it's not a team right off the bat. It's only a collection of individuals — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
You don't just be a team. You become a team. Through tough games you find that you need each other — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Goals should be realistic, attainable, and shared among all members of the team — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
A leader may be the most knowledgeable person in the world, but if the players on his team cannot translate that knowledge… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
There are five fundamental qualities that make every team great: communication, trust, collective responsibility, caring and pride. I like to think of… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I have a rule on my team: When we talk to one another, we look each other right in the eye, because… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
In leadership, there are no words more important than trust. In any organization, trust must be developed among every member of the… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
I never want to lead a team that is not allowed the freedom to pursue what's in their hearts. If you want… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The best teams are team in any sport that lose themselves in the team. The individuals lose their identity. And their identities… — 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
