People want to believe you are sincerely interested in them as a person, not just what they can do for you.

Confidence - Poise and confidence are not possible unless you have prepared correctly. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Poise and confidence are a natural result of proper preparation.

If I were a young coach today, I would be extremely careful in selecting assistants.

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.

Strive to accomplish the very best you are capable of. Nothing less than your best effort will suffice.

Every day, try to help someone who can't reciprocate your kindness.

One of the greatest motivating things that a coach has is the bench. They all love to play, all of them. You sit them on the bench, and they come around pretty good.