When a great team loses through complacency, it will constantly search for new and more intricate explanations to explain away defeat.

Being a part of success is more important than being personally indispensable.

When a milestone is conquered, the subtle erosion called entitlement begins its consuming grind. The team regards its greatness as a trait and a right. Half hearted effort becomes habit and saps a champion.

Coaches who let a championship team back off from becoming a dynasty are cowards.

Teamwork requires that everyone's efforts flow in a single direction. Feelings of significance happen when a team's energy takes on a life of its own.

When a gifted team dedicates itself to unselfish trust and combines instinct with boldness and effort, its ready to climb.