If I was renowned as as tough coach, I also wanted to be a caring one
Success is a project that's always under construction.
Discipline is the only sure way I know to convince people to believe in themselves
Our emphasis is on execution, not winning.
I've always put great emphasis on the academics and getting your degree. It's important because basketball is short term. The long term is what are you gonna do after college and after you no longer can bounce the ball.
By doing things when you are too tired, by pushing yourself farther than you thought you could - like running the track after a two-hour practice - you become a competitor. Each time you go beyond your perceived limit, you become mentally stronger.