Even though we want huge individual egos, our collective ego is unbelievable. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Everybody wants to take responsibility when you win, but when you fail, all these fingers are pointing. — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
Sometimes it's not bad to hurt. Sometimes you don't want things until you get hurt. We got hurt today, let's see what… — 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
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
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
I don't think you play for other people's expectations, you know. You don't go and become a lawyer because your mother or… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
There are kids don't want to do something because they're afraid of looking stupid to their peers. There comes a time when… — Mike Krzyzewski Copy Share Image
The truth is that many people set rules to keep from making decisions. Not me. I don't want to be a manager… — 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
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
