The will to succeed is important, but what’s more important is the will to prepare.
BOBBY KNIGHTPerform drills that force your players to think
More Bobby Knight Quotes
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Everybody hears, but few listen.
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I sit and wonder why no one uses the shot fake. The shot fake, when used correctly, can eliminate a defender
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You are never going to be driven anywhere worthwhile, but you sure as hell drive yourself to a lot of great places. It is up to you to drive yourself there.
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The single most important aspect of coaching is running effective practices
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From the time I started teaching, when I was 21, I’ve always signed my name Bob Knight. My college coach called me Bobby, still does. But I have never introduced myself to anybody in my adult life in any way other than, “I’m Bob Knight.”
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I’m not sure sports writing is an art.
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We should not have to push you to work hard, you should work hard because you want to be a great player.
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You remember when you were a kid growing up, and believed in Santa Claus? There’s not much difference between Santa Claus and me today, you know. We’re two overweight lovable guys that kids really enjoy.
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Offense at Indiana is not equal opportunity. Those players who shoot best are going to shoot most. It is important that every player know his offensive limitations. It is also important that a player know who the best shooter is on the team.
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I recognize that I have a problem with my temper. For those times it has ever caused me to do anything that gave anyone understandable and justifiable reason to be upset, I am sincerely sorry.
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Your biggest opponent isn’t the other guy. It’s human nature.
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People change over the years, and that changes situations, for good and for bad.
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My definition isas follows: 1. Do what has to be done; 2. When it has to be done; 3. As well as it can be done; and 4. Do it it that way all the time.
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There are times when my passion for basketball led me into confrontations that I could have handled a lot better. I’ve always been too confrontational, especially when I know I’m right.
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I always designed my practice plans the night before and then made tweaks a few hours before practice began
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