424 Quotes by Tony Dungy

There’s a difference between making incremental improvements and making sweeping changes that take you away from your core values.

If I can’t get the captains to respond appropriately and show the leadership I expect, how is anyone else going to respond?

The game has changed since the ’70s as more coaches have looked at ways to make it tougher on defenses. But I’m glad my career turned out the way it did – I would have never gotten a chance to learn the defensive side of the ball.

I don't have the strength or wisdom to get through a single day without guidance and grace from God.

I was with All Pro Dad, and I was coaching. People recognized me as a coach. They might see my face and say, 'What's going on there, is that something with the Colts or the Buccaneers?' Then they realize, 'This is something with my kids; let me explore.' So I think that helped, that name recognition.

You should never be defined by what you do, by the things you have; you've got to define yourself by who you are and who you impact and how you impact people. And that's the thing I try to get across to my players.

To win those big games you're going to have to complete some third-down passes, you're going to have to be able to get some explosive games in the passing game.

As a young kid, I had a great background. My grandfather was a minister; I have two uncles that were ministers, and so I had that spiritual background. I accepted Christ early as a kid.

The Lord doesn't always take you in a straight line. He tests you sometimes.