Basketball was not my main sport in grade school, or even the first year of high school.

As teachers and coaches, we must remember that when mere winning is our only goal, we are doomed to disappointment and failure. But when our goal is to try to win, when our focus is on preparation and sacrifice and effort instead of on numbers on a scoreboard then we will never lose.

During the season, your team should be led with exuberance and excitement. You should live the journey. You should live it right. You should live it together. You should live it shared. You should try to make one another better. You should get on one another if somebody's not doing their part. You should hug one another when they are. You should be disappointed in a loss and exhilarated in a win. It's all about the journey.

Good sound habits are more important than rules - use concepts.

You can't defer if you're the person who's in the leadership position.

It is the ultimate honor for a coach to be his country's coach.

In leadership, there are no words more important than trust.