Nick Saban's Process Principles:
1. Commitment
"How bad do you want it?"
2. Discipline
"It's not about what you feel like doing."
3. Effort
"You get out what you put in."
4. Toughness
"You have to be able to overcome hard."
5. Pride
"Take pride in everything you do."
Steve Kerr's Core Values:
1. Joy
"It's meant to be fun."
2. Mindfulness
"Stay in the moment. Focus on the process. Be grateful for the opportunity."
3. Compassion
"Show how much you care."
4. Competition
"We compete. We keep score. We make sure there are winners and losers."
Coach them hard, hug them later.
My door is always open. You may not like the answer you're going to get, but it's going to be an honest one.
When I'm coaching you, I'm trying to help you be the best you can be. It's not criticism. It's not personal.
Bruce Arians on coaching:
Real Athletes:
1. Don't fail classes
2. Don't skip workouts
3. Don't coast in practice
4. Don't cheat the process
5. Don't dodge competition
6. Don't disrespect the game
7. Don't gossip about teammates
8. Don't complain about coaches
9. Don't hurt the team
10. Don't make excuses
Put your heart and soul into everything you do.
The greatest fear you face is yourself. Being fearless means putting yourself out there and going for it. No matter what, go for it.
Mamba Mentality x Forever:
5 Life Lessons to Teach Kids:
1. Integrity
Right is right. Wrong is wrong.
2. Respect
Treat people the way they want to be treated.
3. Attitude
Stay positive and positive things will happen.
4. Effort
Do your best and forget the rest.
5. Grit
Keep going. Keep growing.
My parents never tried to fight a battle for me with a coach. That's what I see today, parents yelling and "coaching" and just putting more pressure on their kids and it's really a shame. They should just be letting them play and develop and have fun.
— Steve Kerr
10 Things That Take No Talent:
1. Being on time
2. Being prepared
3. Bringing energy
4. Working hard
5. Being coachable
6. Putting the team first
7. Cheering on teammates
8. Challenging yourself
9. Staying positive
10. Doing extra
Pete Carroll's 3 Rules:
1. Be Early
"It's all about being organized and showing respect."
2. Protect the Team
"Are you helping or hurting the team? Every decision has an impact."
3. No Whining, Complaining, Excuses
"Positive attracts positive. Negative attracts negative."
