Competition is key to developing players. The only practice environment in which you truly develop a player is a competitive arena.

What you do when no one else is looking will determine how good you'll be.

There is no better coach than the bench.

There is no better coach than the bench.

Usually a championship team is built on a strong defense. That is something you can bring to every game. A great attack is always going to be inconsistent - at least on the scoreboard - that's the nature of the game.

What it comes down to is intense desire. To get this winning edge, you need to build an indomitable will. This means you must be relentless you must never give up.

You can never be fit enough for this game.

When Mia Hamm touches the ball, you just hold your breath.

After a while, your coaching development ceases to be about finding newer ways to organize practice. In other words, you soon stop collecting drills. Your development as a coach shifts to observing how great coaches teach, motivate, lead, and drive players to performances at higher and higher levels