I don't think you play for other people's expectations, you know. You don't go and become a lawyer because your mother or father want you to, you don't become a coach because somebody wants you to.

Effective teamwork begins and ends with communication

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

A leader's responsibility to his team is paramount. It overshadows even his own personal feelings at any given time.

Encourage members of your team to take the initiative and act on their own.

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

The life expectancy of a team is about eight months. Then the next year, it's a whole new team.