Sign In Butler's Team Room

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Daily Thought - Ara Parseghian

Former University of Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian
"As coaches, we represent one of the few remaining organized systems for demanding discipline of young men.  Their education will not be complete if it does not include the discipline and generosity that can come from being a team member, if it does not include an awareness of responsibility to others.  We are "people coaches," not just "football coaches."

Hard Work and Togetherness

"Hard work and togetherness.  They go hand in hand.  You need the hard work because it's such a tough atmosphere to win week in and week out.  You need togetherness because you don't always win, and you gotta hang tough together."  Tony Dungy

The Most Important Word

 I'm not sure where this came from but it has tremendous value to coaches of any sport:

The six most important words:  "I admit I made a mistake." The five most important words:  "I am proud of you."
The four most important words:  "What is your opinion?" The three most important words:  "If you please." The two most important words:  "Thank you."
The most important word:  "We" The least important word of all:  "I"