Tony Dungy Quotes

At the end of the day, the only people a One Voice doctrine silences are those who should be the most loyal.

I learned it doesn't matter how you win. You play to your team's strength.

Football is a vocation and an opportunity for ministry. But it's not a life.

Who really benefits from discouragement? More often than not, encouragement is exactly what is needed.

And one game, as we know, can cost you a lot.

Keeping ridiculous hours doesn't mean you'll be successful.

If I can't get the captains to respond appropriately and show the leadership I expect, how is anyone else going to respond?

Don't shed any tears for me. I got to live a dream most people don't get to live.

Change isn't always bad; we should always be learning and improving. But the change I was seeing involved principles, not procedures.

I can't very well preach unity and tell the guys we're all in this together and everyone's important, then cut a guy because we might improve by one percent if we bring in someone else.

We only wanted to pay significant sums to keep truly special players.

The further I get away from coaching, the more I know I made the right decision. You almost forget how wonderful family life is.

I had 10 to 12 close buddies who I played ball with all the way from elementary to high school. That is where I learned to compete.

I would want America to know our kids need us. Spend as much time with your kids as you can. Enjoy them. Be with them. Hug your children; You never know when it will be the last time.

If someone needs help, I can offer advice. I'm not always right and people don't always listen.

I hired top-notch people, trusted them to do their jobs, and then came to grips with the fact that I wouldn't be coaching as much.

I enjoy watching football on TV. Many times I can visualize the whole field, even on the TV screen, because I still know enough about what the teams are doing.

If you want to be an athlete, then getting good grades, going to college, and developing your intellectual skills are important.

It's okay to wander.

I needed to do my current job well, keep preparing, and wait on God’s timing. I needed to trust His leadership rather than try to force an outcome I wanted.

I got put into leadership roles very early in life from fifth grade, sixth grade. I always ended up being the quarterback or the leader of the sports teams, and it's kind of benefiting me now.

Balance provides the chance for longevity. You can be a champion at work and at home.

I don't have the strength or wisdom to get through a single day without guidance and grace from God.

We need somebody to give us a chance.

I've said all along that God is in control.