It has always been my thought that the most important single ingredient to success in athletics or life is discipline. I have many times felt that this word is the most ill-defined in all of our language.
BOBBY KNIGHTThe structure of your practice is the main reason for your success or lack of success as a coach
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Discipline is knowing what to do. Knowing when to do it. Doing it to the best of your abilities. Doing it that way every single time.
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The thing that bothers me the most about the media is simple accuracy.
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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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Perform drills that force your players to think
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What is the best thing you can do in a close game? Drive to the basket and put pressure on the defense! Not jack up jump shots
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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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BS is just what it stands for, an MS is More of the Same, and a PhD is Piled Higher and Deeper.
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Why talk now when so many things have been said without ever giving me a chance to talk?
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In order to achieve to achieve positive results, one must work for them, not hope for them
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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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A coach should never be afraid to ask questions of anyone he could learn from.
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The biggest difficulty in getting to the top of the ladder is getting through the crowd at the bottom.
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As his team prepares, a coach’s entire being must be concentrated on winning games.
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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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