When I was coaching with the Patriots, the players pulled a practical joke and I said, 'Do you think I'm Charlie the Tuna, like a sucker?' After that, they called me Tuna.
Bill ParcellsAccept false steps as opportunities to learn. It's one thing to hate failure, it's another to fear it.
Bill ParcellsWinning coaches look for opportunities to praise. Anything that reflects a commitment to the team is praiseworthy
Bill ParcellsThere'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.
Bill Parcells