I also wanted my basketball players to know that I really cared about them. Forget basketball; as a person, I cared, I cared about their family.

Since the most important responsibility of a coach in regard to the actual playing of the game is to teach his players properly and effectively to execute the various fundamentals of the game, he is first of all a teacher.

The best players don't win championships. The best team players win championships.

If there's anything you could point out where I was a little different, it was the fact that I never mentioned winning.

Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings everyday.

Mentors are available at all stages of your leadership life - early, middle and late. Seek them out and listen; absorb their knowledge and use it.

Bad times can make you bitter or better.