Quote

I love practice. It is when a coach exercises the most control over the improvement of his or her team.

Mike Krzyzewski

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Mike Krzyzewski
Age: 77
Born: 1947
Born: February 13
Basketball Coach
Basketball Player
Chicago
Illinois
Michael William Krzyzewski
Coach K
Michael Krzyzewski
Krzyzewski
Coach Krzyzewski
Coaches
Basketball
Exercise
Control
Team
Practice
Exercises
Love
Coach
Improvement

More quotes by Mike Krzyzewski

Image
When I was growing up, there weren't any Little Leagues in the city. Parents worked all the time. They didn't have time to take their kids out to play baseball and football.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
In all forms of leadership, whether you are a coach, a CEO, or a parent, there are four words that, when said, can bring out the best in your team, your employees, and your family. I BELIEVE IN YOU. Those four words can mean the difference between a fear of failure and the courage to try.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
It's not like we have not had close games. We've just been able to win them, and as a result, the reality sometimes doesn't set in that you're weak in certain areas or you're not doing certain things well. ... When you win, sometimes it overshadows a poor performance.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
That's why basketball was so good, because I didn't really need you or anyone else to play it. It would be better if we played four-on-four or five-on-five, but I could go out there alone.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
I think you're not a human being unless you have doubts and fears.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
In our program, the truth is the basis of all we do. There is nothing more important than the truth because there's nothing more powerful than the truth. Consequently, on our team, we always tell each other the truth. We must be honest with one another. There is no other way.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
As teachers and coaches, we must remember that when mere winning is our only goal, we are doomed to disappointment and failure. But when our goal is to try to win, when our focus is on preparation and sacrifice and effort instead of on numbers on a scoreboard then we will never lose.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
The team that trusts-their leader and each other-is more likely to be successful.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
Always get back to your core principles.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
I have a rule on my team: When we talk to one another, we look each other right in the eye, because I think it's tough to lie to somebody. You give respect to somebody.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
Friendships, along with love, make life worth living.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
Leadership is simple: Add value to people everyday.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
Basketball was not my main sport in grade school, or even the first year of high school.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
Imagination has a great deal to do with winning.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
Confrontation simply means meeting the truth head-on.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
Even though we want huge individual egos, our collective ego is unbelievable.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
Sometimes in a defeat, you can set the stage for future victory.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
Great rivalries don't have to be built on hatred. They're built on respect, on a respect for excellence.
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
When you cleanse yourself of a big victory, you may open yourself up to the opportunity for an even bigger victory
Mike Krzyzewski
Image
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.
Mike Krzyzewski