Dick Bennett Quotes

I must learn what I can to teach what I must.

I concluded some time ago that a major part of success of a team, or of an individual, has a great deal to do with the intangible qualities possessed. The real key is in how a person see himself (humility), how he feels about what he does (passion), how he works with others (unity), how he makes others better (servanthood), and how he deals with frustration and success, truly learning from each situations (thankfulness). I believe those concepts are the essence of a good player, team, coach, or individual in any capacity in life.

For us to be successful on defense, we must get back and stop the basketball, eliminate easy baskets, keep the ball out of the lane, and bother the shooters.

What does this program/team need this week?

Most of my learning and philosophy regarding coaching basketball was developed after great frustration.

Practice to beat the best.

It is a paradoxical statement, but it takes incredible personal discipline to play with great freedom.

Players who are committed to the team first will find a way to help when things are going bad, they will do whatever it takes. Kids that are more into themselves will not do that. They will take care of themselves and get more individual when things are tough.

What you specifically teach is what your players will do best.

We teach offense 5-0/5-5 (whole method) and defense by part (1-1/3-3).

We cannot accept in victory what we would not accept in defeat.