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A Dominican monk, Father Henri Didon, used it as a watchword for his pupils in sports at Arcueil College in Paris. Baron Pierre De Coubertin,… — John Wooden
Coaching is something that takes place only when learning does. No matter what you are doing in your practices, if your players are not learning… — John Kessel
Too many players are so afraid to do anything that they seldom venture to do anything. — John Kessel
Never underestimate your players; they can do it with enough game-like practice. Coaches must put more emphasis in practice and in life on making student-athletes… — John Kessel
Coaches and players at the start must think their way through problems where a more experienced person would react out of habit and memory. One… — John Kessel
One of the hardest parts of practice is the criticism a player takes from his coaches. Some players think a coach has it in for… — Willie Mays
You can be harsh on your players and still coach, but it is easier when you are kind to them. — John Kessel
If you're thinking something good about your players, say it; don't save it for later. — Vic Braden
It is difficult for young players to learn - because of the great emphasis on records - but, ideally, the joy and frustration of sport… — John Wooden
I tell the players that they can't relive any day in their lives and that they can't relive the minutes of a game, so they… — Al McGuire
You must allow your players to become the athletes they can be. Don't make them into anything just to become the kind of winners fans,… — John Kessel
Most volleyball players are made in the winter, spring and summer, for come fall, everyone practices equal time. — John Kessel
I think the ability to motivate might be interpreted as the ability to lead, or to show people their goals or, perhaps more important, what… — Bobby Knight
When everyone has good players, teaching will be a telling difference. — John Wooden
A coach must sometimes see players with his heart, and hear them with his eyes. — John Kessel
I am here to give my players the little push they need, just like they needed long ago, when first learning the art of the… — John Kessel
The wise coach takes all the heat when his players lose, and gives them all the credit when they win. — John Kessel
When you watch Canadian kids [Box Lacrosse Players] score, when you see their skill level around the cage, you wonder to yourself, 'Jeez, are we… — Dom Starsia
First and foremost I am a teacher, I care. Caring is helping the players to develop — Lou Holtz
Leadership can be defined in one word - honesty. You must be honest with the players and honest with yourself. — Earl Weaver
Players need you to care, especially when they do not deserve it. — John Kessel
I criticize a lot of players and coaches. But I back it up with facts. A lot of times guys get mad at me because… — Phil Simms
There is still a lot of football in me and I enjoy watching the players go out there and be the best players they can… — Jerry Rice
Defensive backs are the best players on the field. But when you get an exceptional player like a Deion Sanders or a Darrell Green -… — Jerry Rice
I still think that I'm dreaming. It's a strange feeling. I always try to watch the final of Grand Slams because that's where the best… — Stan Wawrinka

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