Make your mistakes with confidence. It is the only way you are going to learn anything. Never be afraid to do a skill, no matter how simple or hard it may seem someone has done it, and so can you, With enough committed practice and confidence.

Nothing makes a player more productive than the last minute.

Never underestimate your players; they can do it with enough game-like practice. Coaches must put more emphasis in practice and in life on making student-athletes aware of what they could or can do, rather than what they couldn't or presently can't do. The focus must be on solutions, not problems; what is wanted, not what is feared.

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

You must allow your players to become the athletes they can be. Don't make them into anything just to become the kind of winners fans, friends and others think they must be.

Too many coaches have too big a mouth and not big enough ears.

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