“Tough minded enough to do the necessary things--this is the epitome of what a team is.”
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Famous Don Meyer Quotes
“A coach who is not teaching leads to the worst thing in a program -- players not learning.”
“Defense involves three things: courage, energy, intelligence.”
“Every coach should be recording games to watch...use your VCR.”
“Players must do what you want them to do in pressure situations.”
“When the legs go, the heart and the head follow quickly behind.”
“If it comes down to you or the program that decision was made long ago.”
“Recognize and reward players who put the team first, not just the gifted ones.”
“Simplify the game as much as possible. When you add, you must subtract.”
“There is nothing more important than rebounding... don't just give it lip service.”
“Shared suffering: one guy messes up and everyone runs. One guy does well and everyone benefits.”
“Players who are late say that their time is more important than the team.”
“Parents would rather have their son get all-state than his team win the state championship.”
“Put your two best players away from the ball and bring it back to them.”
“Good shooters take the shots; best shooters take most of the shots.”
“Only run special plays for special players; find plays that fit your players.”
“Play off your great player... great teams have a go-to player and they play off of him.”
“Can your player make a curl cut and score in the lane? If so, he is the cutter.”
“It doesn't matter where you coach, it matters why you coach.”
“Habits are critical for players. They cannot think and play well at the same time.”
“In practice, don't just run basketball drills, teach the players how to play basketball.”
“It is foolish to expect a young man to follow your advice and to ignore your example.”
“If you can do something and not blow your own horn, it sure sounds a lot better.”
“You aren't going to win championships unless you make layups and free throws.”
“Discover your gift, develop your gift and then give it away every day.”