It takes courage to dream big and then to allow nothing to prevent you from realizing that dream.

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

When you set a goal, write it down and then it's like making a promise to yourself.

I put myself around good people, including my assistant coaches. A lot of head coaches are intimidated by their assistant coaches, they'd rather get people that are far less talented than them because it's not threatening.

The smartest thing is knowing that I don't know it all and that there's more to learn.

Chemistry is a contribution that teammates make to each other, but it's also something a coach can create or facilitate.

Placing blame on others is easy. Taking responsibility for yourself is empowering.