Famous Quotes & Sayings

It's always nice to have a marquee player on your team. To have a go-to type player makes coaching decisions easier and makes marginal players better. She has a ripple effect on the rest of the team.

It's always disappointing for spring to end. As coaches we finally see that progress, and it's always at the tail end of spring.

Jamal Crawford

It makes you put everything in perspective. Whatever the reason is we're crying about playing time or whatever, it just makes you look at the big picture. His health is more important than trying to rush back and coach us.

It means a great deal for him that people have shown support for him in this tough situation. He feels a lot better, moves around better and looks better. Whether he coaches again, I don't know. He'll have to decide that.

It made me feel good because we really try and play hard for coach Dungy. Everyone loves him.

Roy H. Williams

It makes me feel good, sure. But this isn't my last one. I still hope to coach a heck of a long time.

Bruce Gradkowski

It makes it tougher playing at a Single-A or Double-A school because the perception coaches have of it, ... You have to keep your faith and know you can play at this level. From the experience I've had, coaches should look past that.

In the first half we made too many mistakes. We had those 12 turnovers and honestly, the coaches felt we were lucky to be tied.

In the first half, nothing had been going down, but coach just told me to keep shooting. The guys did a nice job of finding me.

In the first half, I couldn't find my shot. I was struggling, but coach told me to keep shooting.

In the first half, coach got on us a little because we took some quick shots.

Dom Capers

In the last month, there has been a lot of that sentiment, but when you are a coach or a player you never think of those things.

In the four years I've done it, I've coached 21 Division I players. Everything I do, I'm preparing myself to be a college coach.

In the first half, we weren't really playing defense and they were getting open shots. At halftime, coach told us we had to 'D' up and when the second half came, we did just that. We contested every shot.

Bob Stoops

In the end, they're here to go to school, and it should be our job as administrators or as coaches that if they're not, we can't put you on the field.

Mike Shanahan

In the heat of battle, some things are going to be said by the coaching staff or from players. What it is is the heat of battle. That's just part of the game, and you have to live with those things.

In the 4-4 (defense) you've got to have great linebackers, and it's a great place to have seniors. Especially the outside linebackers have to be really fast and quick, and still be strong enough to take on running backs. Coaches always love big, strong kids who can run.

Intense is the right word. You don't get days off with him. He's definitely a dictator. If you mess up in a game he's in your face about it. The older guys handle it a lot better. I imagine he's an intimidating guy for a 14-year-old who has never been coached like that. We got a guy who is dedicated to making you a better player. And that's never happened here.

Jerry Kramer

Inside the Locker Room is a private, inside look at Coach Lombardi and the men who played for him. The locker room was a very private place; you will hear tears, laughter, prayers and curses. That is the way it was, and my hope is that the listeners will feel that they were right there with us.

Walt Kyle

In my opinion I think Jim Roque is the coach of the year in this league. He and his staff have done a phenomenal job. They are so tough to play against. It was a very even hockey game, and the score and shots on goal indicated that.

In our times, we constantly used to play with niggles because the coach told us to. But these days, things are different.

Michael Finley

(In San Antonio), I knew what I was getting into from a team standpoint, from a coaching standpoint.

In San Antonio, coaches were telling me what a great person Eddie was to work with, and that was just a week. He's got better as a football player, but he's been a great person all the time.

I noticed that. Their coach told me I was going over the time and that's the first time anyone's said I was taking too long.

I like to have full-time coaches being responsible for our athletes. Obviously, it was a good decision.

I just told the guys as coaches we were very, very proud of what they accomplished this year. They need to hold their heads up. They left it all out on the ice. We had a great run this year.

Tony Allen

I just wanted to stop him, so I can get some trust (from) my coach and get some minutes. If I was able to get a stop, he might put me in the game in more situations.

I just wanted to see an ACC game. But it's a big-time program, nice coaches and nice players. It was a great atmosphere.

Dennis Erickson

I just thought it was an opportunity for me to come back, give back and get back to coaching college football ... my first love.

I just scratch my head. I enjoy the fact that Toledo gets a major league coaching staff.

Luke Ridnour

I just run the team, get out in transition, and get the guys the ball. With coach Hill the court has been more open and we've been able to score points. It has definitely helped us. We just need to find a way to win.

I'm very happy for our seniors. This has been a very special group. All 10 of these young ladies, I love 'em dearly. They've been a pleasure to coach and this definitely will be a team I will always remember.

I'm very fortuante to work with some great coaches and coach some great kids. It's a heck of a ride for me and makes my job really enjoyable.