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 a great believer in the character of the club. To me, character has a lot to do with how you compete. That creates urgency and toughness. That elevates the talent that you have.

The best way to win is to play well early or late in the game. The middle part tends to take care of itself.

Even when you have three strikes, you're still not out. There is always something else you can do.

Anything that disturbs your comfort factor is good for you.

In the end, as a manager or coach, you have to keep your heart pure and do your best as a manager or a coach.

It's like most anything. If you want to be a loser, there's always a way to dwell on the negative. If you want to win, there's always a way to think positively.