There's a line, players usually don't cross it and coaches usually don't cross it. Every once in a while you get a little temper tantrum on both sides, I certainly have had 'em. I'm not proud of those.

Confidence is only born out of one thing ­ demonstrated ability. It is not born of anything else. You cannot dream up confidence. You cannot fabricate it. You cannot wish it. You have to accomplish it.

You don't get any medal for trying something, you get medals for results.

Any penalty - I've told you a hundred times - can be eliminated by concentration or good judgment.

I've been around enough to know what it takes to get a team to reach its potential, and I want players who want to reach their potential.

Winning coaches look for opportunities to praise. Anything that reflects a commitment to the team is praiseworthy

A team divided against itself can break down at any moment. The least bit of pressure or adversity will crack it apart