There are five fundamental qualities that make every team great: communication, trust, collective responsibility, caring and pride. I like to think of each as a separate finger on the fist. Any one individually is important. But all of them together are unbeatable

Sometimes in a defeat, you can set the stage for future victory. I wanted them to feel good about what they had accomplished. Not to like losing, but to like the success that they had.

Don't let a single game break your heart.

The best teams are team in any sport that lose themselves in the team. The individuals lose their identity. And their identities come about as a result of being in the team first.

Goals should be realistic, attainable, and shared among all members of the team

You start developing a championship attitude by, first of all, telling kids that they are really good and that they have the potential to become better.

Never delegate. Always empower.