"Motivation is short, but inspiration lasts a lifetime."
-Ganon Baker
"Great competitors focus on daily improvement, with the mind-set to win each and every day."
-Bruce Bowen
"I think every leader must have a heart of service."
-Aja Brown
"I believe in winning the day and looking for small victories for my players, whether a great play in practice, a passing grade on an exam, or a personal best in the weight room. I use these opportunities to reinforce behavior that was consistent with the culture I wanted to build."
-Jim Calhoun
"Promising something like playing time, is setting up disappointment and a breakdown of trust."
-Jim Calipari
"How your team complements each other is just as important as their individual skill sets."
-Jerry Colangelo
"When communication breaks down, mistrust and bad attitudes begin to develop. I remain in constant communication with my players and staff to ensure they are all on the same page."
-Tom Crean
"Great teams know how to listen in a meeting and understand when feedback is required."
-Randy Cross
"My practices are called the 'competitive cauldron' because of my focus on competition and punishing pace."
-Anson Dorrance
"A shared culture will quickly show the new team member how he is expected to act...Personal agendas are not tolerated within the standards of a strong organization."
-Kevin Eastman
"A talented team will gie its best work every day, no matter what."
-China Gorman
