Quotes & Sayings About Coaching Success

No matter how you total success in the coaching profession it all comes down to a single factor - talent. There may be a hundred great coaches of whom you have never heard in basketball, football, or any sport who will probably never receive the acclaim they deserve simply because they have not been blessed with the talent. Although not every coach can win consistently with talent, no coach can win without it. — John Wooden

...you can always agree on one thing. You can shake hands, smile, and say, 'Yes...we will have to agree to disagree. — Ken Poirot

Dreaming of being on Moon cannot get you there. It requires a focused & intelligent effort to achieve what you Dream. — Neelesh V. Sakhardande

Push hard and expect rapid results. — Lorii Myers

When an employee truly understands the meaning of his work and gets recognition for his efforts he performs the best. — Abhishek Ratna

Rethink Your Success Mindset: Times are getting tougher. We need tougher mindsets to ensure that we go beyond survive to thrive. — Tony Dovale

Rethink Your Success Mindset: With the right mindset, everything that you experience, along your journey towards success, is a blessing. — Tony Dovale

God is a God of purpose. He doesn't wake-up and start dabbling into things; He doesn't practice trial and error. His ways are sure, they may be low but they are always sure. — Jaachynma N.E. Agu

Leadership: Converting dreams into goals and goals into success. — T Jay Taylor

Triump is just a little umph added to try. — Tim Owens

There is no failure, unless we fail to begin or we fail to continue. — Christopher Babson

It is more likely that coaches have players go down in games they are losing than games they are winning. — George M. Gilbert

Don't tell me about your effort. Show me your results. — Tim Fargo

I truly believe that success is determined not on Friday nights during games but rather in practice away from the lights and glimmer where coaches and players only have each other, their sweat, their discipline and their loyalty to each other. It is at practice where the boys of America become men through hard work, dedication and perseverance. — George M. Gilbert

Nothing in life that is of value comes easy. If good things came easily then the value would be diminished. When we have a vested interest, when we give everything we have, then, and only then are those good times valuable. — George M. Gilbert

Sports programs are an important part of young people's lives but should never over-shadow the true purpose of high school and that is to earn a diploma. So often today sports have become more important than an education. This must be remedied because the true focus must always be toward the student's academic development. — George M. Gilbert

A knowledgeable manager can lend to the success of an organization "almost" as much as a poorly trained manager can damage it. — Mark W. Boyer

If you want to find money, focus on people. If you want to lose people, focus on money. — Rob Liano

We live in a society that only embraces success and that is who we are. It takes a great deal of inner strength to deal with the time commitment of coaching when very little seems to be accomplished. — George M. Gilbert

I teach our young men that respect is earned each day on the practice field, in the classroom, and how each young man lives his life. — George M. Gilbert

It is important for coaches to mentor young people toward those things that are most important in life and aid them in creating their own order of priorities to live by. — George M. Gilbert

It is so easy to judge those around us and decide their value without knowing who they really are or what they truly represent. — George M. Gilbert

Being fired is part of the risk when anyone plans to take on the responsibility as a head coach. — George M. Gilbert

Succeeding in life and business is like falling in love with your wife (for those of you that are married). You can't leave your wife at the mercy of another man and feel safe. — Nkem Paul

Schedule a comprehensive evaluation to not only provide a formal diagnosis, but to also delineate a clear picture of your strengths and weaknesses. You will then be ready to participate in designing a total treatment plan that meets your unique needs. Get Treatment An effective, total treatment program is essential to future success. Such programs usually include a combination of medication, psychotherapy, coaching, alternative treatments, and necessary related services (support groups, counseling, family therapy, etc.). ADHD can have serious consequences, but it is treatable with safe and effective medications that can change people's lives. (See Question 35 for a more in-depth discussion of medications used to treat ADHD.) — Patricia O. Quinn

Don't ever perceive other people's success as your own failure. — Rob Liano

I will not promise boys positions, I will not promise any of you football success, I will demand discipline, character, respect, and work ethic throughout the program. If I succeed in getting people to believe then success will follow. — George M. Gilbert

The youth of America need routine, repetition toward excellence, a sound but not punishing discipline, and the opportunity to make mistakes without the feeling of failure. — George M. Gilbert

To achieve any group goal, individuals must work to improve themselves as a means to improve the group. — George M. Gilbert

Rise from the ashes and become the phoenix. Let your glory and wisdom keep blazing on forever. This is your chance. This is your time. Remake your life into something truly spectacular. — Dilip Bathija

Optimize and take flight!!! Stay educated in your field, excite those around you and be energizing!! That is the E3 system, its simple yet so rewarding! — Lasean Rinique

Rethink Your Success Mindset: Gratitude is the attitude, fuel and catalyst that transforms life's challenges into wisdom. — Tony Dovale

Every family has a destiny to fulfill ... Every child is the future of his or her family and nation at large ... Every father is a hero to his son (child) ... Fathers are you truly heroes to your children ... check your thoughts, actions and motives ... are you really living up to your children' s expectations ? — Jaachynma N.E. Agu

The development of the "We Believe" philosophy must be real and not cosmetic. Everyone must buy in and understand that it is not a motivational tool, but rather something very personal that should be lived and that all must believe in order for true success to be achieved. — George M. Gilbert

Develop your leaders into a competitive advantage. Reconnect your leader-power to success. — Gene Morton

Nearly all of these Chinese girls that have had success have had coaching from foreign coaches. — Michael Chang

Coaching is like riding a roller coaster with many ups and downs. The true test is weathering the storm. The average length of time anywhere in America that a man is a head high school football coach is three years. — George M. Gilbert

Your ability to communicate to your young people will determine your success. — Jim Harrick

Let your experience be not one of failure but one that has taught you new things which you would not have known had you not tried — Epiphana Lewis

Every time our great Country has been critically challenged either by dictators or terrorists, we as a Country have put aside our personal agendas and focused on doing what we need to do to win when threatened. — George M. Gilbert

College coaches measure success in championships. High School coaches measure success to titles. Youth coaches measure success in smiles. — Paul McAllister

Before success can truly become routine, there must be that transition from that wanting/hoping to have success toward honestly knowing you can earn success with your talents and work ethic. — George M. Gilbert

The coaches will offer a direction, a plan, routine, discipline and the players must develop the desire to work together accepting their roles as they learn in preparation for the season. — George M. Gilbert

I think we had to hit rock-bottom in all facets of the program before we could ever start moving in a positive direction. — George M. Gilbert

Meetings at work present great opportunities to showcase your talent. Do not let them go to waste. — Abhishek Ratna

The unknown can be a great tool. — George M. Gilbert

Winners accept responsibility because acceptance of responsibility nullifies excuses. — George M. Gilbert

Successful people never forget what they love to do and are passionate about. They quickly learn to follow their own path and to make the right choices, no matter how crazy or unpopular they might appear to others. Just look at Steve Jobs, founder of Apple, who quit studying at a prestigious university to pursue his dreams. — Nigel Cumberland

It is never wise to run any race but your own. — Tim Fargo

You can't stop negative thoughts from coming in, but you can make sure they leave as quickly as they enter. — Nkem Paul

(Born to Win, "I Can," Coaching to Change Lives, Teaching to Change Lives, and Strategies for Success), which deal with this tremendous need — Zig Ziglar

This is truly a rags to riches story which doesn't happen often, but it does happen. Hope is offered to those who face similar challenges that in this great Country dreams can be realized when work ethic and passion lead the way. — George M. Gilbert

An effective follow-up system is the key to an effective coaching process, which will lead to significant behavioral changes. True success is in the follow-up. — Farshad Asl

we first need to get boys out for football and then the plan will gradually come into play — George M. Gilbert

I understand how success is judged and calculated in the coaching profession. That's really all I care about. You go about this business a certain way. Everybody has a certain style and opportunities that are presented to them during your career. When it's over, I'll be judged by that. I care more about the people I work with. — Mike McCarthy

Best coaches never tell their athletes that they are wrong.They rather focus on creating awareness. — Abhishek Ratna

Think of your day as a blank canvas, and everything you say, your art upon it. Then join your loved ones and friends, and create lasting beauty together, worthy of your inner Rembrandt. — Tom Althouse

If you are not a part of the solution then you must be part of the problem. I am done with problems here! — George M. Gilbert

The giants of the faith all had one thing in common: neither victory nor success, but passion. — Philip Yancey

Have ten successful people share their recipe for success and you shall receive ten different versions. What is your recipe ,and why not add the first ingredient today? Develop a plan. — Mark W. Boyer

As of today, you do anything that I feel is disrespecting our program in any way, you are gone! From this day forward, everyone will be at practice in uniform as we will either build this program into something or we will destroy it! — George M. Gilbert

Don't become a seeker of success. Become a person of value. — Albert Einstein

Surround yourself with those who won't compete but will revel in you your success and see your ascent as a reflection of their own possibilities. — Ifeanyi Enoch Onuoha

The third year at a school for any head coach is the most important year for the program they are attempting to develop. — George M. Gilbert

To obtain success, you must get the most out of your ability and to do that you must work on your weaknesses. — Joe Morgan

Once an athlete feels his coach does not believe in him resentment develops and everyone loses at that point. — George M. Gilbert

When it comes to human success, I'm pretty sure the object doesn't need a net external force to move it. — Majid Kazmi

Maybe you are in the Abyss of Emotional Bankruptcy looking for a way out, looking for the next rung in the ladder on your climb to the Peak of Happiness, or you may even be at the Peak of Happiness already, looking for a way to stay there. Wherever you are in life, this book is designed to give you the tools necessary to help you achieve your goals. — Ken Poirot

Once an individual shines bright walking in average light to some may appear as dim surroundings.. — Victoria Addino

Morale and attitude are the fundamentals to success. — Bud Wilkinson

It is those who are successful, in other words, who are most likely to be given the kinds of special opportunities that lead to further success. It's the rich who get the biggest tax breaks. It's the best students who get the best teaching and most attention. And it's the biggest nine- and ten-year-olds who get the most coaching and practice. Success is the result of what sociologists like to call accumulative advantage. — Malcolm Gladwell

A team goal requires a team effort. — George M. Gilbert

The great cancer facing all of us during this 'new millennium' is entitlement. — George M. Gilbert

Coaches must take calculated risks all the time. One thing is to talk about what you plan to do and another is to prepare and then execute a plan toward change. — George M. Gilbert

You begins with 'Y'-so ask, observe, and listen. — Ken Poirot

Conditioning is essential to success in basketball. — John Wooden

For success is for the ignorant
That is what makes it original — Priscilla Koranteng

Education is the beginning of transformation. Dedicate yourself to daily learning via books/audios/seminars and coaching. — Robin Sharma

Discipline is the foundation upon which all success is built. Lack of discipline inevitably leads to failure. — Jim Rohn

Experience shows that those people who were selected to be a head coach in the NFL met with more success if they had had head-coaching experience. — Bob McNair

I also see how essential a comprehensive treatment plan is, a plan that incorporates education, understanding, empathy, structure, coaching, a plan for success and physical exercise as well as medication. I see how important the human connection is every step of the way: connection with parent or spouse; with teacher or supervisor; with friend or colleague; with doctor, with therapist, with coach, with the world "out there." In fact, I see the human connection as the single most powerful therapeutic force in the treatment of ADHD. — Edward M. Hallowell

A champion always prepares to win. — D.C. Gonzalez

America is a country built on unity, hard work and diligent pursuit of personal goals leading to collective success. — George M. Gilbert