That's what I do now: I lead and I teach. If we win basketball games from doing that, then that's great, but I lead and teach. Those are the two things I concentrate on.
Mike KrzyzewskiOur goal is not to win. It's to play together and play hard. Then, winning takes care of itself.
Mike KrzyzewskiIn high school, in sport, I had a coach who told me I was much better than I thought I was, and would make me do more in a positive sense. He was the first person who taught me not to be afraid of failure.
Mike KrzyzewskiIt's always an honor to be ranked high, but whatever is said about you, you take it and then take a realistic look at yourself and who you are.
Mike Krzyzewski