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When you are speaking to your team after a game, never talk about the kid who was the star of the game. Talk about what your other players did to help the team win. Be sure to spread the wealth... Then have individual meetings with one to three players to praise and reinforce. Make sure you touch them.

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Mike Krzyzewski
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: February 13
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Michael William Krzyzewski
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Don't let a single game break your heart.
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For a college basketball player or coach, to reach the Final Four is la-la land. You’ve achieved, you’ve got your stamp of approval. My first team to do that was in 1986. Then we did it in ’88, ’89 and ’90.
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I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion.
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Always get back to your core principles.
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The team that trusts-their leader and each other-is more likely to be successful.
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Sometimes in a defeat, you can set the stage for future victory.
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A team is a fist-not five fingers.
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I think you're not a human being unless you have doubts and fears.
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There are always those times when you're going to be down. It's how you step through it that makes you the person you are.
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My mom gave me unconditional support and unfailing love. You can't get any better than that. That's why I've never been afraid to lose.
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