Coaches need to have the ability of tact - to teach the team to rub out mistakes rather than to rub them in.

Never back down, never fear anyone, for the best opponents will help you to play your best.

The wise coach takes all the heat when his players lose, and gives them all the credit when they win.

Coaches and players at the start must think their way through problems where a more experienced person would react out of habit and memory. One must not gain this experience, however, without being careful of empty redundancy. Do not fall into the error of the artist who boasts of 20 years of experience at his craft while, in fact, all he has had is one year - 20 times.

Study hard, practice hard, play ferociously.

The pessimistic coach complains about the play. The optimistic coach expects it to change. The realistic coach adjusts what he can control.

Never mishandle hope or self-confidence - those are elements of life, not just a game.