Nothing is more effective than sincere, accurate praise.

When you stand and overcome a significant setback, you'll find an increasing inner confidence and self-assurance that has been created by conquering defeat. Absorbing and overcoming this kind of punishment engenders a sober, steely toughness that results in a hardened sense of independence and a personal belief that you can take on anything, survive and win.

If I have any talent, it's in the artistic end of football. The variation of movement of 11 players and the orchestration of that facet of football is beautiful to me.

To a winner, complacency and overconfidence can be destructive. To losers, desperation and despondency are just as harmful.

Consistent effort is a consistent challenge.

I have a sense of humor. I usually come off as very serious, but I definitely have a dry sense of humor.

If you see players who hate practice, their coach isn't doing a very good job.