Mike Krzyzewski Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Mike Krzyzewski quotes, Mike Krzyzewski sayings, and Mike Krzyzewski proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

A basketball team is like the five fingers on your hand. If you can get them all together, you have a fist. That's how I want you to play. Mike Krzyzewski
To me, teamwork is the beauty of our sport, where you have five acting as one. You become selfless. Mike Krzyzewski
Parents can really help, but they can also really hinder the development of their youngsters. Mike Krzyzewski
I believe work is good. There is dignity in work. I also believe that a hard-work ethic forges strong leaders. Mike Krzyzewski
Believe that the loose ball that you are chasing has your name wirtten on it. Mike Krzyzewski
Leaders should be reliable without being predictable. They should be consistent without being anticipated. Mike Krzyzewski
To me, teamwork is the beauty of our sport, where you have five acting as one. You become selfless. Mike Krzyzewski
Effective teamwork begins and ends with communication Mike Krzyzewski
Almost everything in leadership comes back to relationships. Mike Krzyzewski
Confrontation simply means meeting the truth head-on. Mike Krzyzewski
Courage and confidence are what decision making is all about. Mike Krzyzewski
Defense is one man guarding the ball and four others helping him. Mike Krzyzewski
Everybody wants to take responsibility when you win, but when you fail, all these fingers are pointing. Mike Krzyzewski
Always get back to your core principles. Mike Krzyzewski
Effective teamwork begins and ends with communication. Mike Krzyzewski
Everybody wants to take responsibility when you win, but when you fail, all these fingers are pointing. Mike Krzyzewski
It's funny what happens when you become a grandparent. You start to act all goofy and do things you never thought you'd do. It's terrific. Mike Krzyzewski
Leadership is simple: Add value to people everyday. Mike Krzyzewski
The more Final Fours you go to, the more cousins you find you have who need tickets. Mike Krzyzewski
In basketball and in life, I have always maintained the philosophy of 'next play,' what it means is that whatever you have just done is not as important as what you are doing right now. Mike Krzyzewski
I don't look at myself as a basketball coach. I look at myself as a leader who happens to coach basketball. Mike Krzyzewski