If you put good people around you, I guess you're smart. You learn from them and that makes you a better coach.

Don't get angry; get better.

Overseas, kids grow up in a soccer culture. The German player sees the game eons above the American player the same age.

If you put good people around you, I guess you're smart. You learn from them and that makes you a better coach.

Don't whine. Find the positive in difficult situations.

Coaching soccer, like disciplines including journalism, you'll always learn if you're open to it, you'll learn from your players. If that's being smart, fair enough.

Talent is not enough. It's an important component in a successful performance, but it's really only a starting point.