Philipp Lahm Quotes

Well, I've learned a lot from Bill Belichick. I've said time and time again, before I got to New England, I thought I knew a lot about football. But I think he taught me a lot from A to Z. I still carry it to this day.

I see it as a responsibility of mine to teach others.

My unglittering football career came to a halt at the age at 30, and I had to embark on a coaching career: 14 years of hard work and sacrifice, learning and mistakes.

All the way through the youth ranks at Sao Paulo, I've always been the captain.

My father, my first coach, would never let me punk out if I was capable of helping the team.

It's good to see Graham Alexander back in the game. He was such a tremendous professional as a player so I know he'll give management his best shot.

I like to be try to be a mentor to some of the younger quarterbacks in the NFL.

You learn a lot from quality players.

Being part of the India 'A' team has helped me grow as an all-rounder.

Even though I retired from coaching, I still believe that is my calling.

I was captain of Wales; I've been captain of numerous football clubs.

The best way to find a balance between doing your best and showing that you're ready for more is by developing other people. As tempting as it is to hoard knowledge, don't. Instead, make certain that there are others who know how to do important aspects of your job.

I spent my first twenty years in Morocco, where I coached the national team.

I got to work for some great administrators at great institutions, and I had an opportunity to coach great players. Iowa is no different.

Basketball is my passion, and I love it, and I love to see my players succeed. I'm here for them and my children. That's my passion.

I take my mentoring responsibilities very seriously.

There is always some kid who may be seeing me for the first time. I owe him my best.

I'd give my life to be the national team coach.

Suddenly in the end when it's over, you feel a big weight on your shoulders. That's the role of the captain. Unfortunately, it's sometimes like that in sport.

Anyway, I've never been captain in 16 years in the NHL. But that didn't stop me being a leader in my own way.

There were high school coaches such as Charles Boston that took me under his wing and taught me the fundamentals of football. And when I went to college there was Robert Hill who took me there and he showed me what hard work and determination would do if you put forth the effort and you take a little time.

I just didn't want to leave the Cowboys when they were down. I at least wanted them to get into a respectable position before anyone else took over.

I have often wondered why I was never captain of the Lakers.

Back when I first came up with the Twins as a second baseman, Billy worked with me on my fielding, on playing the game, on being heads-up, hustling, always doing my best, not alibiing. And when he was the Twins' manager, I enjoyed playing for him.

Zidane is a Real Madrid legend. He teaches us things in every training session - even just by playing with us.