Being your best when your best is needed. The ability to enjoy challenges when things become difficult and to derive exhilaration from them.

The better conditioned team will probably win in the long run.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.

We almost have to force or drive ourselves to work hard if we are to reach our potential. If we don't enjoy what we do, we won't be able to push as hard as we need to push for as long as we need to push to achieve our best. However, if we enjoy what we do and if we're enthusiastic about it, we'll do it better and come closer to becoming the best we can be.

The star of the team IS the team. 'We' supercedes 'me'.

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.

It's too late for preparation when opportunity strikes.