Famous Quotes & Sayings

The coach talked a lot about the graduation rate, which is about 97 percent. And it's quiet down there, so I can concentrate.

The coach stressed doubling the big man. We had to shade Connie and No. 10 (Jamal Daniel) because they were the only real shooters they had. If we doubled (Nelson), we'd be pretty well off.

Frank Hadden

The first international squad session is due to take place on October 3 and it would be expected that the new coach determines who takes part. That means giving players notice and from that point of view it wouldn't be unreasonable to expect an announcement next week.

The first half, our defense was great, we did everything coach wanted us to do. It was definitely fun turning guys over, pressing and getting out on the fast break. It's the way coach wanted us to play. Now we just have to go out and get better.

Jason Kreis

The confidence that coach (John) Ellinger has in me and the organization's desire to make me Real Salt Lake's inaugural player is inspiring,

Jose Contreras

The confidence I have received from my manager and my pitching coach Don Cooper, ... I think my pitching coach and my manager have been really patient.

John Eldredge

God endowed you with a glory when he created you, a glory so deep and mythic that all creation pales in comparison.

Jimmy Johnson

I can't confirm any rumors. I'm happy doing what I'm doing. I have no interest in going back to coaching.

Lou Holtz

Remember this. Bear Bryant retired at age 69, and he died 28 days after he stopped coaching. If you don't have something, and a purpose in your life, you're gonna die.

You know me, give me a field and a blackboard, and I'm ready to coach football. I don't mean to sound insensitive, but that's just how it is. But I think, for all the personal reasons, we need to know where we are going to be for this season.

You could see how good she was last year. And she's easy to coach.

You coach patience and tell the girls to stay focused. But, we were playing a strong pitcher. You could tell that she was the core of their team.

Greg Davis

You coach every player differently. With Vince, we discuss things a lot. That's the way he responds best.

Kevin Butler

You can't tell me there's been a better kicking coach ever .

You can't say enough about him. He's a coach on the floor, he keeps us organized and he's a competitor. You always miss a floor leader like Nelson.

Sue Enquist

You can try as a coach to instill confidence in a team. But this team doesn't need it. They've lived it. They have all the confidence they need.

You can see it in our eyes out there that we're playing for each other. Everything wouldn't be as good as it is without all 17 girls, three coaches and our trainer and our team wouldn't be so successful if it weren't for every single person putting in a 100 percent effort into it.

Ben Taylor

You can see how much he appreciates it. Having him as a head coach is long overdue. ... He's a great coach and a great guy and we love playing for him.

You can run around all you want with a fitness coach but you have to play games. Getting 90 minutes in is valuable. Hopefully that pays some dividends these next couple of games.

You can talk to all the coaches and they will all tell you they don't like going on the road in this conference. It's tough to play away from home and we will take any road conference win we can get. Those are all big wins for our program.

Herb Williams

I'm not sure how important it is. I think the most important thing right now is his health, make sure that he gets everything intact so he can come back and coach the team. As far as coming back for a game, I'm not sure how important that is.

I'm not so sure the (Michigan State) coaches were happy that I went home, but it was something I had to do.

I'm not really in favor of that, but I know most of the coaches are. I'd rather have just one state championship. But I do understand the small-school-versus-the-larger-school (issue), and I know that's what they're looking at.

I'm not one of those coaches who cries about officiating. You can't whine about a play that happened two plays ago. You have to focus on what's in front.

Vince Young

I'm going to sit down with the NFL coaches and just interview.

I'm going to retire as the only undefeated coach in the history of Portsmouth High School.

Willie Parker

I'm going to quit talking about the coaches. From now on you'll never hear me say anything about the coaches at UNC.

Hubie Brown

I'm going in the right way, ... I'm going in as a coach of a team, with the team that put me on the map. That was the most talented team I've ever coached in 16 years as a pro.

I'm going back into coaching because it's something I want to do. I've been out of it for two years, and I feel removed from the kids. I've always felt coaching was my calling.

I'm glad they're giving me a chance, I don't want to disappoint them - coaches or my teammates or anybody.

Jose Bautista

I'm glad I got consistent at-bats, and got a lot of pitches to hit. I've done all right for myself. When you got a new coaching staff, coming in all they got is reports, probably it's better if they get a look at you on the field. You want to show them what you've got.

Aaron Dobson

I'm going to have to stick with the 300 hurdles. There's not a lot of people who can do it and do it well. That makes me strive to be able to do it. My coach told me if I can do that, I can do anything. I always strive to be the best.

I'm getting pressure on them now. It's our job as coaches to negate them, but they have to take the responsibility to correct the problem.