Toughest thing for me as a young manager is that a lot of my players saw me play. They know how bad I was.

I'm careful not to give into theatrics when times are tough, I don't like it when somebody gives into outside pressure and puts on a show for others.

Being involved in competition is a privilege and an opportunity. Seek to make the most of that opportunity by pushing yourself to the limit of your abilities. When it is over, you will have earned the respect of your opponents, your coaches, and yourself.

Anything that disturbs your comfort factor is good for you.

It's a really neat and special coincidence, but it's nothing but a coincidence. This wasn't set up to give Matt that honor. It's just the way it worked out. It's a neat extra.

You can be stupid once, but idiotic to do it again. I'll settle for being stupid.

Toughest thing for me as a young manager is that a lot of my players saw me play. They know how bad I was.