322 Quotes by John Calipari

I had no desire to coach college until I went to college. Then I said, 'Maybe I can do this.' You get inspired by the people around you who move you and light a fire under you.

Keep things in perspective. It's never quite as good as it seems, it's never quite as bad as it seems.

If you react to every barking dog, if you stop for every barking dog, you're never getting home.

He helped my career, helped me basketball-wise and every other way. I'm a big fan of Thibs.

In a normal season, the sixth man always seems to get the most minutes on my team.

I'm just trying to be the best I can be. I try to surround myself with people who are strong in areas I'm weak. Which is why I have such a big staff.

The whole thing is develop players, develop them as people, develop teams.

I read books by other coaches all the time.

John Wooden's books are great.