If a team cannot perform with excellence at a moment's notice, they probably will fail in the long run.

Effort is fully replenishable. There is no need to save any of it. Leave every bit you have on the playing field

If you set up an atmosphere of community and trust, it becomes a tradition. Older team members will establish your credibility with newer ones. Even if they don't like everything about you, they'll say, 'He's trustworthy, committed to us as a team.'

When I had troubles, I'd go out - with basketball, you can do it by yourself, too. So you'd go out and shoot, and you'd fantasize.

My ambition in high school was to be a high school coach and teacher, and that's still what I do: teach.

I believe a big part of leadership is about winning the moment.

The truth is that many people set rules to keep from making decisions.