Francisco Garcia could have been a high draft choice last year, probably in the 20s. He's the best wing player I've ever coached. But he's done it the right way. He knew he had to work on his body to become a good pro. When he goes into the pros, he'll be physically ready.

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

You are trying not only to reach your potential but to move beyond it. If you are not in the best shape you can be, these things simply become more difficult to achieve.

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

The more you lose, the more positive you have to become. When you're winning, you can ride players harder because their self-esteem is high. If you are losing and you try to be tough, you're asking for dissension.

When you describe passion at any age, passion is derived from everything, from the people you work with to enjoying the last four years.

Self-esteem is directly linked to deserving success. You must deserve victory to feel good about yourself.