Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.

Good things take time, as they should. We should not expect good things to happen overnight. Actually, getting something too easily or too soon can cheapen the outcome.

Character is more important than any other leadership trait.

The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.

Success is peace of mind in knowing you did your best.

I would not tolerate profanity from anyone, anytime. I'd blow the whistle, pull you from the court and put you on the bench and talk to you before I would put you back in.

Whatever you're doing, you must have patience.

If a player's not doing the things he should, put him on the bench. He'll come around.

I talked to the players and tried to make them aware of what was good and bad, but I didn't try to run their lives.

Just do the best you can. No one can do more than that.

As a leader, you must be filled with energy and eagerness, joy and love for what you do. If you lack enthusiasm for your job, you cannot perform to the best of your ability. Industriousness is unattainable without Enthusiasm.

I think you have to be what you are. Don't try to be somebody else. You have to be yourself at all times.

Team spirit means you are willing to sacrifice personal considerations for the welfare of all. That defines a team player.

There is nothing stronger than gentleness.

You are not a failure until you start blaming others for your mistakes.

I wanted my players to always be searching, especially for truth. I wanted them to know what they believed and be able to defend it. Truth will always stand the test of scrutiny.

There are no big things, only a logical accumulation of little things done at a very high standard of performance.

Confidence -- Poise and confidence are not possible unless you have prepared correctly. Failing to prepare is preparing to fail. Poise and confidence are a natural result of proper preparation.

A mentor must always guide, never push. It was my job to listen to them, offer my perspective, and encourage them to pursue the ideals they believed to be true.

The greatest failure of all is the failure to act when action is needed.