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.

You can be harsh on your players and still coach, but it is easier when you are kind to them.

Kids on a team are like flowers in a bouquet, there is always one that wants to face a different way than the arranger desires.

There is no such thing as 'staying in shape;' you either work to get better, or you allow yourself to get worse.

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.

No jockey ever won a race by carrying the horse across the finish line; no coach ever won a volleyball match by touching the ball during play.