Teaching players during practices was what coaching was all about to me.

In the end, it's about the teaching, and what I always loved about coaching was the practices. Not the games, not the tournaments, not the alumni stuff. But teaching the players during practice was what coaching was all about to me.

Seek opportunities to show you care. The smallest gestures often make the biggest difference.

I'd be satisfied just coaching in high school. I turned down a number of colleges when I was teaching in South Bend, Indiana, before I went into the service. I honestly believe that if I hadn't enlisted in the service, I would never have left high school teaching. I'm sure I would have never left.

I had three rules for my players: No profanity. Don't criticize a teammate. Never be late.

Coaching takes patience. I'm more enthused when teaching players who want it versus when I have to.