Mike Krzyzewski

When I was growing up, there weren't any Little Leagues in the city. Parents worked all the time. They didn't have time…

— Mike Krzyzewski

I think coaching is confused at times as being an arrow that only goes to a player. Those players send arrows back…

— Mike Krzyzewski

With me and basketball, it became part of me.

— Mike Krzyzewski

When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what…

— Mike Krzyzewski

In high school, in sport, I had a coach who told me I was much better than I thought I was, and…

— Mike Krzyzewski

Effective teamwork begins and ends with communication

— Mike Krzyzewski

Leadership is an ever-evolving position.

— Mike Krzyzewski

I love practice. It is when a coach exercises the most control over the improvement of his or her team.

— Mike Krzyzewski

During the season, your team should be led with exuberance and excitement. You should live the journey. You should live it right.…

— Mike Krzyzewski

The other thing I knew I had was a high level of competitiveness.

— Mike Krzyzewski

Leaders show respect for people by giving them time.

— Mike Krzyzewski

When I had troubles, I'd go out with basketball - you can do it by yourself, too. So you'd go out and…

— Mike Krzyzewski

There are five fundamental qualities that make every team great: communication, trust, collective responsibility, caring and pride. I like to think of…

— Mike Krzyzewski

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

Encourage members of your team to take the initiative and act on their own.

— Mike Krzyzewski

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

I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion.

— Mike Krzyzewski

I had a really bad temper, when I was growing up. Sport helped me channel that temper into more positive acts.

— Mike Krzyzewski

Basketball was not my main sport in grade school, or even the first year of high school.

— Mike Krzyzewski

Champions play as they practice. Create a consistency of excellence in all your habits.

— Mike Krzyzewski

Don't do anything as an individual that will make you stand out from your teammates.

— Mike Krzyzewski

Don't worry about losing. Think about winning.

— Mike Krzyzewski

I was very pleased with the entire selection process. The manner in which it was conducted included all parts of United States'…

— Mike Krzyzewski

Every leader needs to remember that a healthy respect for authority takes time to develop. It’s like building trust. You don’t instantly…

— Mike Krzyzewski

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