Teamwork does not come naturally. Let's face it. We are born with certain inclinations, but sharing isn't one of them. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
A competitor continually sets new goals. He feels the need to keep raising the bar. If the fist goal is to make… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
Responsibility equals accountability equals ownership. And a sense of ownership is the most powerful weapon a team or organization can have. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I just think they were just a team that really enjoyed the process and allowed our coaching staff to enjoy the process. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
Bringing together disparate personalities to form a team is like a jigsaw puzzle. You have to ask yourself: what is the whole… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I think that it was a great feeling and probably a little bit more special because of the length of time that… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I am about helping each and every student athlete that selects to wear the orange, you know, be successful at Tennessee individually… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
Accountability is essential to personal growth, as well as team growth. How can you improve if you're never wrong? If you don't… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I never ask Candace Parker if she was thinking about leaving because I never had any reason to believe she would. I… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I think the only thing that I really thought about, I am always every year thinking about how I can get better,… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
To me, teamwork is a lot like being part of a family. It comes with obligations, entanglements, headaches, and quarrels. But the… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
The absolute heart of loyalty is to value those people who tell you the truth, not just those people who tell you… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I learned so much from Sue about the Xs and Os of the game of basketball. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I have a love-hate relationship with losing. I hate how it makes me feel, which is basically sick. But I love what it brings… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
The willingness to experiment with change may be the most essential ingredient to success at anything. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
“We installed something Dean called “the persistence drill,” which tested their stamina: they had to make consecutive full-court layups for two straight minutes—and if… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
I remember every player-every single one-who wore the Tennessee orange, a shade that our rivals hate, a bold, aggravating color that you can usually… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
She taught me that it's ok to let down your guard and allow your players to get to know you. They don't care how… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
Coaches who start listening to fans often wind up sitting next to them. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
Change equals self improvement. Push yourself to places you haven't been before. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
You spend more of the game preparing to win in the final seconds. And that is what separates winners from losers. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
In order to grow, you must accept new responsibilities, no matter how uncertain you may feel or how unprepared you are to deal with… — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
Rebounding wins championships, you need to emphasize it and work with kids on it. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
Offense sells tickets, defense wins games, rebounding wins championships. — Pat Summitt Copy Share Image
