274 Quotes by Mike Krzyzewski

Champions play as they practice. Create a consistency of excellence in all your habits.

Every leader needs to remember that a healthy respect for authority takes time to develop. It’s like building trust. You don’t instantly have trust, it has to be earned.

It takes courage not only to make decisions, but to live with those decisions afterward

People have to be given the freedom to show the heart they possess. I think it’s a leader’s responsibility to provide that type of freedom. And I believe it can be done through relationships and family. Because if a team is a real family, it’s members want to show you their hearts.

I'm looking for players who make their teammates better. You do that with enthusiasm and passion.

In developing teams, I don't believe in rules. I believe in standards. Rules don't promote teamwork, standards do

Defense is one man guarding the ball and four others helping him

I don't look at myself as a basketball coach. I look at myself as a leader who happens to coach basketball.

When you are passionate, you always have your destination in sight and you are not distracted by obstacles. Because you love what you are pursuing, things like rejection and setbacks will not hinder you in your pursuit. You believe that nothing can stop you!