94 Quotes by John Ellinger

He knows how to bring the best out of a player. He has you for a week and he knows exactly how to handle you. He just gave me guidelines. I went out there and he let me play and figure things out for myself.

I think it's huge just to get him back on the field. His leadership, his determination, his abilities, his threat of scoring goals, it's just exciting to have him back. We've missed him.

I thought we played well in both halves. Unfortunately we had one mistake in our defensive shape and they put in the rebound, but it worked out in the end. I can't tell you how happy I am for Jason (Kreis) to get that goal.

I thought we gave the ball away. I thought we stood there and watched them attack our goal. The first principle of defending, once the ball is lost you fight to win it back, and we didn't fight to win it back.

I think the smartest thing to do would be to not use Freddy. If he gets another yellow card he will be out for second-round match. So I think the best thing to do would be to give him a rest.

Jeff hasn't scored yet, but for his side, just Jeff being on the field keeps their defense honest.

Our younger players are getting better. That time in the senior games helps.

Our outside backs have to play quicker. We're getting balls blocked, and that's going to continue until we actually solve the problem.

I still think he was a little too casual at times. There has to be more urgency when you have to get behind somebody and get tight on somebody.