Nick Nurse Quotes

You can put in all the plays in the world, but if a guy is not executing it's not going to work.

In my opinion, there's nothing better than practicing a play all week and then going on the field and thinking, 'This is going to be a touchdown.'

If I don't practice the way I should, then I won't play the way that I know I can.

You hit home runs not by chance but by preparation.

There are few secrets in football. So execute.

The team that gets to play to their plan is usually the team that has the most success.

In my job, whenever I delivered a presentation I would rehearse several times before the actual event. In sport, it is important to be equally prepared about my opponents.

Generalities don't count and won't help you in football.

It is not enough to do your best; you must know what to do, and then do your best.

The 6 Ps: Proper Planning Prevents Piss-Poor Performance

I treat auditions as if they are gold. I try to make every one count.

I think more about preparation than numbers. If I'm well prepared, there will be results.

It's nice to get comfortable with the plays before the season starts.

People regularly practice playing a sport like golf or basketball - but few people think about 'practicing being successful.' I had practiced meeting the Queen of England - what I would wear, how I would stand, the handshake - so when I did meet her, I was comfortable - for I had practiced the moment for years.

To win is not important. To be successful is not even important. How to plan and prepare is crucial. When you plan very well and prepare very well, then success can come on the way. Then winning can come on your way.

Systems win you nothing, and football players win you games.

Practice don't win games.

Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.

You can't make a great play until you first do it in practice.

There is timing in everything. Timing in strategy cannot be mastered without a great deal of practice.

Behind every brilliant performance there were countless hours of practice and preparation.

When you stop planning and preparing . . . you stop winning.

The seven Ps: Proper Planning and Preparation Prevent Piss-Poor Performance

When you go to meetings or auditions and you fail to prepare, prepare to fail. It is simple but true.

Practice every time you get a chance.