274 Quotes by Mike Krzyzewski

When a leader takes responsibility for his own actions and mistakes, he not only sets a good example, he shows a healthy respect for people on his team

If you have talent with teamwork, you've got a chance to be a championship team.

When you first assemble a group, it's not a team right off the bat. It's only a collection of individuals

Our goal is not to win. It's to play together and play hard. Then, winning takes care of itself.

As teachers and coaches, we must remember that when mere winning is our only goal, we are doomed to disappointment and failure. But when our goal is to try to win, when our focus is on preparation and sacrifice and effort instead of on numbers on a scoreboard then we will never lose.

I always wanted to teach.

If a team cannot perform with excellence at a moment's notice, they probably will fail in the long run.

The team that trusts-their leader and each other-is more likely to be successful.

One of the worst things anybody can do is assume. I think fools assume. If people have really got it together, they never assume anything. They believe, they work hard, and they prepare- but they don't assume.