In order to succeed, this group will need a singleness of purpose, they will need a dedication, and they will have to convince all of their prospects of the willingness to sacrifice.

Hold it more important to have the players' confidence than their affection.

Leadership is not just one quality, but rather a blend of many qualities; and while no one individual possesses all of the needed talents that go into leadership, each man can develop a combination to make him a leader.

Brains without competitive hearts are rudderless.

We will be relentless in our pursuit for perfection. We won't ever be perfect - but in the process we will achieve greatness.

And the trouble with me is that my ego just can't accept a loss. I suppose that if I were more perfectly adjusted, I would toss off defeat, but my name is on this ball club. Thirty-six men publicly reflect me and reflect on me, and it's a matter of my pride.

We win our games in practice. We learn and follow the fundamentals of our game better than anyone in the league. All of our games are won in practice.