“I've been around enough to know what it takes to get a team to reach its potential, and I want players who want to reach their potential.” KnowsWantEnoughPlayerTeam Author:Bill Parcells
“Usually older players, late in the season, start to get cold.” PlayerColdLateSeasons Author:Bill Parcells
“There's a line, players usually don't cross it and coaches usually don't cross it. Every once in a while you get a little temper tantrum on both sides, I certainly have had 'em. I'm not proud of those.” LittlesSidesLinesPlayerProudCrossesCoachesEmsTemperBoth SidesTantrumsTemper Tantrums Author:Bill Parcells
“All you have to do is play better than the other guy and things go well. If you don't play better than the other players then somebody takes your place. Now a lot of guys, in this day and time with the transient nature of the sport, as soon as the competition gets too good, they want out.” IfsWantWellsPlayGuySportsPlayerCompetitionThis DayOther GuysTransient Author:Bill Parcells
“Something goes wrong, I yell at them -'Fix it'- whether it's their fault or not. You can only really yell at the players you trust.” PlayerTrustFaults Author:Bill Parcells
“If the players don't trust the coach, it is a problem, and vice versa.” IfsProblemPlayerVicesCoachesVice VersaDon't Trust Author:Bill Parcells
“Look, coaching is about human interaction and trying to know your players. Any coach would tell you that. I'm no different.” KnowsTryingHumansLooksDifferentPlayerCoachesNflCoachingInteractionInspiring Football Author:Bill Parcells
“When I was coaching with the Patriots, the players pulled a practical joke and I said, 'Do you think I'm Charlie the Tuna, like a sucker?' After that, they called me Tuna.” ThinkingSaidPlayerJokesPracticalsCoachingPatriotCharlieSuckerTunaPractical Joke Author:Bill Parcells
“I don't have to make examples out of players to establish my own place. I don't feel like I have to.” FeelsMy OwnPlayerExample Author:Bill Parcells
“The only players I hurt with my words are the ones who have an inflated opinion of their ability.” HurtAbilityOpinionPlayerCriticismCritics Author:Bill Parcells
“Give role players love. Praise can be most valuable when it’s merited by someone whose supporting role is often overlooked” GivingRolesPlayerPraiseValuableOverlookedSupporting Roles Author:Bill Parcells
