If I didn't have a recruiting engagement, I was going to be here. I did everything possible to change the recruiting thing. I'm a very small part of this night, but I did want to be a part of it.

Tackle the difficult things first in the morning; make changes in the way you network. Treat everyone with respect and dignity. This stops you from cynicism and negativity. End your day with that same attitude you started. Renew your contract with a day well completed.

When you build bridges you can keep crossing them.

Dreamers are not content with being mediocre.

Coaches are bridge builders. It's our job to build a bridge for our athletes to cross over.

After September 11, I don't think people really believe things like this are all that important.

Avoid cynical and negative people like the plague. They are killers of potential.