Let’s face it, we’re all imperfect and we’re going to fall short on occasion. But we must learn from failure and that will enable us to avoid repeating our mistakes. Through adversity, we learn, grow stronger, and become better people.

Constantly be aware and observing. Always seek to improve yourself and the team.

The man who is afraid to risk failure seldom has to face success.

One of my constant reminders was, "End practice on a happy note." I wanted the boys to want to come out to practice, and I wanted them to get a certain amount of pleasure out of basketball. It's a game. It should be fun. So I always tried to counterbalance any criticism in practice with a bit of praise. I wanted my players to feel that the worst punishment I could give them was to deny them the privilege of practicing. If they did not want to practice, I did not want them there.

Champions are brilliant at the basics.

You must have respect, which is a part of love, for those under your supervision. Then they will do what you ask and more.

It's too late for preparation when opportunity strikes.