We are always faced with different challenges, and circumstances necessitate bringing out the greatness God puts in all of us.

Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you respond to it.

Sacrifice, discipline and prayer are essential. We gain strength through God's word. We receive grace from the sacrament. And when we fumble due to sin - and it's gonna happen - confession puts us back on the field.

Had I been a great athlete, I'm not sure I would have even gone into coaching. I may have turned out feeling that my life ended when my athletic career ended, as happens so many times with various athletes.

The best way to save face is not to use the lower half.

A team wins with the elimination of mistakes and with people who want to win and can't stand losing.

No one has ever drowned in sweat.