Share
×
Inspirational Quotes
Authors
Professions
Topics
Tags
Quote
Coaching is nothing more than eliminating mistakes before you get fired.
Lou Holtz
Share
Change background
T
T
T
Change font
Original
TAGS & TOPICS
Lou Holtz
Age: 87
Born: 1937
Born: January 6
American Football Coach
American Football Player
Football Coach
Follansbee
West Virginia
Louis Leo Holtz
Louis Holtz
Mistakes
Motivational
Mistake
Downsizing
Fire
Eliminating
Sports
Fired
Inspirational
Nfl
Nothing
Coaching
Hockey
More quotes by Lou Holtz
In adversity, there is opportunity. Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I'll show you someone who has overcome adversity. I've never known anybody to achieve anything without overcoming adversity. Adversity is another way to measure the greatness of individuals. I never had a crisis that didn't make me stronger.
Lou Holtz
I never learn anything talking. I only learn things when I ask questions.
Lou Holtz
Ya know, Hitler was a great leader, too.
Lou Holtz
I asked you to pack your headgear and shoulder pads, but more importantly your defense and your kicking game, because that's what wins game like this.
Lou Holtz
Motivation is simple. You eliminate those who are not motivated.
Lou Holtz
Don't ever ask a player to do something he doesn't have the ability to do. He'll just question your ability as a coach, not his as an athlete.
Lou Holtz
Do what's right. Be on time, be polite, and be honest remain free from drugs and if you have any questions, get out your Bible. 2. Do your best. Mediocrity is unacceptable when you are capable of doing better. 3. Treat others as you want to be treated. Practice love and understanding.
Lou Holtz
No matter how bad someone has it, there are others who have it worse. Remembering that makes life a lot easier and allows you to take pleasure in the blessings you have been given.
Lou Holtz
I give opinions, not advice.
Lou Holtz
It's not my job to motivate players. They bring extraordinary motivation to our program. It's my job not to de-motivate them.
Lou Holtz
One day you are drinking the wine, and they next day you are picking the grapes.
Lou Holtz
The answer is surprisingly simple. Just do right. Live an honorable life.
Lou Holtz
Don't be a spectator, don't let life pass you by
Lou Holtz
On this team, we're all united in a common goal: to keep my job.
Lou Holtz
If you are killing time, it's not murder. It's suicide.
Lou Holtz
Remember this. Bear Bryant retired at age 69, and he died 28 days after he stopped coaching. If you don't have something, and a purpose in your life, you're gonna die.
Lou Holtz
Give your players something they can physically do - don't ask them to do something they can't do.
Lou Holtz
The standards you establish for others must reflect the standards you set for yourself. No one will follow a hypocrite.
Lou Holtz
When I work a game as an analyst, all I do is look at the game like a coach. Why was something successful? What makes it work? I just try to use my expertise and whatever insight I have to the game.
Lou Holtz
All I've seen agents do is talk players into having bad senior seasons because they're trying to keep themselves from getting injured.
Lou Holtz
