We can become great in the eyes of others, but we'll never become successful when we compromise our character and show disloyalty toward friends or teammates. The reverse is also true: No individual or team will become great without loyalty.

If you lose self-control everything will fall.

Never try to be better than someone else. Learn from others.

Ten strong horses could not pull an empty baby carriage if they worked independently of each other.

Be more interested in character than reputation

The greatest ally you have to get things working well and the players performing as a team is the bench. Don't be afraid to use it, either for the star player or anyone else.

Fairness is giving all people the treatment they earn and deserve. It doesn't mean treating everyone alike.