Bill Courtney, Against The Grain: A Coach's Wisdom On Character, Faith, Family, And Love Quotes
As cruel as life might be at times, if you throw in the towel, which is what everyone will expect, then nothing good will happen and your life will fall apart. Be better than that!
Coaching doesn’t start with X’s and O’s. It starts with believing that players win games and coaches win players.
Don’t believe in the fate society chose for you. Instead, carve out a new fate for yourself.
Nothing profound ever happens in your life when you remain in your comfort zone.
The true measure of a person’s character is how one handles one’s failures, not successes.
Recognize the remarkable individuals in your life who help you envision a world far beyond yourself.
The effectiveness of a leader is best judged by the actions of those he guides.
There is one possession that can never be taken away as long as you will not allow it to be taken, and that is your word.
Every great thing that has been accomplished, and is yet to be accomplished, starts with a dream.
Internal character: how you behave when no one is watching.
A leader or mentor gives credit to others when things go right, and accepts the blame when things go wrong.
Many men beg for a job but have no clue what hard work really means.
In the marathon of life, there is no finish line.
Serving and attempting to inspire others is a responsibility, not a choice.
In our community, we have a duty to strengthen the weakest among us to build a better society.
Each one of us has a comfort zone. The problem comes when we are unwilling to leave it.
Who you are should not be defined by your achievements.
A true legacy is established over a lifetime and relates to what a human being does for others, not for himself.
Only by entering new and unfamiliar worlds can a person change society as well as self.
We have the ability to survive anything.
It is never too late to show true character.
If you define yourself by the title of coach or boss, you’ll never earn real trust from your players or employees.
You are more in control of your destiny than you have ever imagined.