Athlete Quote by Jillian Ellis

There is a mutual respect that exists between coaches and players, and ultimately, it's about us trying to help them reach their highest potential.

— Sean McVay

A friendly relationship with the coach is important for each player.

— Toni Kroos

Great coaches help create an environment that makes the players want to be successful and work hard and accomplish goals for their teammates.

— Maya Moore

Coaches are very important to players. They're people that are mentors, people that are advising them, people that should be their friends and somebody…

— Novak Djokovic

Coaches are always important for players.

— Toni Kroos

I think any player would say that they want their coaches' respect, they want their teammates' respect, and they want their opponent to respect…

— Jason Witten

Once you've proved to [the players] that you can help them become better players, you've earned their respect. They respect if you've achieved at…

— Brendan Daly

“We have to transmit trust and security in all the decisions we make. ‘That trust, security and sincerity are the fundamental pillars for a…

— Guillem Balague

I think when you have a good relationship with a coach, as a player, it makes it easier to improve and get better.

— Juancho Hernangomez

The two things that make you a good head coach in this league are if you can get the players to respect you and…

— Ryan Fitzpatrick

Players respond to coaches who really have their best interests at heart.

— Mike Singletary

For a coach to believe in you is key. Not only for the success of the player, but mainly for the success of the…

— Julius Randle