Mental toughness is many things and rather difficult to explain. Its qualities are sacrifice and self-denial. Also, most importantly, it is combined with a perfectly disciplined will that refuses to give in. It's a state of mind-you could call it character in action.

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

Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their player and motivate.

I don't build character. I eliminate the people who don't have it.

The objective is to win: fairly, squarely, decently, win by the rules, but still win.

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.

Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.