Bases Quote by Chip Kelly
![“When I took the job in Philadelphia, we had a chance to hire a personnel guy and I hired Tom [Gamble], really from my relationship in college. When you're in college, you get to see scouts on a daily basis, and the ones you kind of hit it off with. I thought he had a great eye.” quote by Chip Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/695/chip-kelly-24354_bases_when-i-took-the-job-in-philadelphia-we-h_1686117.jpg)
“When I took the job in Philadelphia, we had a chance to hire a personnel guy and I hired Tom [Gamble], really from my relationship in college. When you're in college, you get to see scouts on a daily basis, and the ones you kind of hit it off with. I thought he had a great eye.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sports media interview, 2010s
He describes hiring a former college scout, emphasizing personal rapport and trust in the scout’s judgment.
In simple terms: Hiring based on personal connection and proven insight.
Key Takeaway
Value relationships when building a team.
Themes
team building
trust
recruitment
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
advisory
professional
When to use this quote
- sports management
- coaching hires
- building staff
Key Concepts
Talent identification
networking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal rapport with objective performance?
- What safeguards ensure fair hiring?
A Different Perspective
Personal bias may overlook more qualified candidates.
![“Tommy's [Gamble] an East Coast guy, so he kind of talks fast and in quick statements and phrases, so I understood him and he understood me, and we just hit it off.” quote by Chip Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6b4/chip-kelly-24354_coast_tommy-s-gamble-an-east-coast-guy-so-he-k_1366753.jpg)
![“I think that's another misconception, [that] our quarterbacks run all the time. Quarterbacks can help you in the run game, they complement what you do, but it's a running back-driven run game.” quote by Chip Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/57e/chip-kelly-24354_complement_i-think-that-s-another-misconception-tha_1394416.jpg)
