I can't be a hypocrite as a coach because as a player that's what I wanted. I wanted feedback, I wanted communication from the boss. I showed up for work, you can yell at me if you want, but I want input. So that's the kind of coach I want to be.
Adam OatesI grew up trying to play for the Toronto Maple Leafs, not Team Canada. Didn't even know it existed.
Adam OatesGrowing up as a kid my father was British and a soccer player. His idol was a guy that passed the ball a lot, Stanley Matthews. Our family thought if you could be unselfish your teammates would always like you.
Adam OatesI was a punk. I think that's why I'm such a good person now, because I was such a bad guy then.
Adam Oates