“A bad coach blames the players, a good coach blames himself.” – Bob Knight
“Bad coaching is like bad parenting, but with a larger audience.” – Joe Paterno
“The best coaches know when to be a teacher, and when to be a student.” – Pat Riley
“A bad coach focuses on the outcome, a good coach focuses on the process.” – John Wooden
“Bad coaching breeds bad habits.” – Lou Holtz
“A good coach inspires, a bad coach intimidates.” – Vince Lombardi
“Bad coaching turns talent into frustration.” – Mike Krzyzewski
“The mark of a good coach is the ability to recognize and correct their own mistakes.” – Jim Mora
“Bad coaching creates chaos, good coaching creates clarity.” – Phil Jackson
“A bad coach talks, a good coach listens.” – Bill Parcells
“The best coaches lead by example, not by intimidation.” – Tom Landry
“Bad coaching leaves athletes feeling lost, good coaching helps them find their way.” – Pat Summitt
“A bad coach is a barrier to success, a good coach is a bridge to it.” – Bill Walsh
“Coaching is not about being right, it’s about getting it right.” – Mike Singletary
“A bad coach sees problems, a good coach sees potential.” – Tony Dungy
“The best coaches build up their players, the worst tear them down.” – Bear Bryant
“Bad coaching creates conflict, good coaching creates camaraderie.” – Phil Jackson
“A coach’s job is not to fix mistakes, but to prevent them in the first place.” – John Madden
“Bad coaching is like a dark cloud, it hovers over the team and blocks out the sun.” – Bobby Knight
“A good coach knows how to push without breaking, a bad coach knows only how to break.” – Pat Riley
“A bad coach is a roadblock to success, a good coach is a guide on the journey.” – Lou Holtz
“The best coaches see failure as an opportunity for growth, not a reason for blame.” – Bill Parcells
“Bad coaching is a disservice to the athletes, good coaching is a gift to them.” – Vince Lombardi
“A coach’s impact goes beyond the game, it shapes the character of the players.” – John Wooden