“This is truly a rags to riches story which doesn’t happen often, but it does happen. Hope is offered to those who face similar challenges that in this great Country dreams can be realized when work ethic and passion lead the way.”

“Every time our great Country has been critically challenged either by dictators or terrorists, we as a Country have put aside our personal agendas and focused on doing what we need to do to win when threatened.”

“The youth of America need routine, repetition toward excellence, a sound but not punishing discipline, and the opportunity to make mistakes without the feeling of failure.”

“A team goal requires a team effort.”

“Being fired is part of the risk when anyone plans to take on the responsibility as a head coach.”

“It is more likely that coaches have players go down in games they are losing than games they are winning.”

“The unknown can be a great tool.”

“As of today, you do anything that I feel is disrespecting our program in any way, you are gone! From this day forward, everyone will be at practice in uniform as we will either build this program into something or we will destroy it!”

“Coaches must take calculated risks all the time. One thing is to talk about what you plan to do and another is to prepare and then execute a plan toward change.”

“The great cancer facing all of us during this ‘new millennium’ is entitlement.”

“Winners accept responsibility because acceptance of responsibility nullifies excuses.”