Tony Dungy Quotes

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• I talk to our players about life and situations and doing the right thing all the time. All
• I've always tried to coach people the way I would like to be coached; positively and encouragingly rather than with criticism and fear ... I've… Always Tried
• We wanted guys who had been productive in college, and we made it a point to pick performance over potential. Been
• At some point in life's journey, professionally and personally, we have to be able to trust our preparation. Able
• What's important is not the uniform or the number, and it's not what team you play for or whether anyone else sees your value; it's… Anyone
• We only wanted to pay significant sums to keep truly special players. Football
• They were unwillingly to give 100 percent if they didn't personally think it was important. What you don't understand is the champions know it's all… All
• I found that while life drags on when you're losing, it marches on when you're winning. Drag
• When it's over, it's over is part of football's greatest appeal to me. When a game ends, win or lose, it's time to prepare for… Appeal
• It's the journey that matters. Learning is more important than the test. Practice well, and the games will take care of themselves. Care
• There's a difference between making incremental improvements and making sweeping changes that take you away from your core values. Changes
• We believed it was not our formations that made us good, but rather how we played. Believed
• I hired top-notch people, trusted them to do their jobs, and then came to grips with the fact that I wouldn't be coaching as much. Came
• What's important is not the accolades and memories of success but the way you respond when opportunities are denied. Accolades
• And if God has given you a lot of ability, I believe you should be held to a higher level of expectation. Ability
• At the end of the day, the only people a One Voice doctrine silences are those who should be the most loyal. Day
• There are certain bridges that are not worth crossing, no matter what others think. Loyalty and relationships are important. Bridges
• I needed to do my current job well, keep preparing, and wait on God's timing. I needed to trust His leadership rather than try to… Current
• Winning would create greater potential for change than talk alone. Alone
• I learned it doesn't matter how you win. You play to your team's strength. Football

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