Mike Krzyzewski
Mike Krzyzewski
Michael William Krzyzewskiis an American college basketball coach and former player. Since 1980, he has served as the head men's basketball coach at Duke University. At Duke, Krzyzewski has led the Blue Devils to five NCAA Championships, 12 Final Fours, 12 ACC regular season titles, and 13 ACC Tournament championships. Krzyzewski is also the coach of the United States men's national basketball team, whom he led to two gold medals at the 2008 Summer Olympics and 2012 Summer Olympics. He...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth13 February 1947
CityChicago, IL
CountryUnited States of America
Mike Krzyzewski quotes about
Mutual commitment helps overcome the fear of failure—especially when people are part of a team sharing and achieving goals. It also sets the stage for open dialogue and honest conversation.
Discipline is doing what you are supposed to do in the best possible manner at the time you are supposed to do it.
Turning down the Lakers was tough, but it is always good to renew your vows to the loves of your life.
If the only reason I coached was to win basketball games, my life would be pretty shallow
Footwork is one of the primary prerequisites to becoming a great player
Two are better than one if two act as one.
In developing teams, I don't believe in rules. I believe in standards. Rules don't promote teamwork, standards do
Courage and confidence are what decision making is all about.
Defense is one man guarding the ball and four others helping him
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.
Leadership is simple: Add value to people everyday.
Friendships, along with love, make life worth living.
Players' attention spans get less and less as they progress.
Throughout the season, I look into my players eyes to gauge feelings, confidence levels, and to establish instant trust.