Tony Dungy Quotes

One of the things I've always said is that if you're given the ability to coach kids, then you're really given the ability to be a father or parent of some sort.

Being a father, being a friend, those are the things that make me feel successful.

I want to congratulate all the men out there who are working diligently to be good fathers whether they are stepfathers, or biological fathers or just spiritual fathers.

Some men don't have the opportunity to be the type of father they need to be, and I hope my example teaches them to step up.

My children see me being coach enough. I gotta make sure they see me being dad.

Both of my sons used to coach high school football. When they started, I'd say things I shouldn't have. So I learned my lesson.

I'm trying to be the best father and take care of my kids.

My son, he is the reason I got involved. It's been a joy to be around him and teach him the stuff that I know, and to the other kids as well. When he started playing I wanted to be involved in his hockey career. It's a lot of fun for both of us.

All that really matters is I have two beautiful kids, and I'm trying to be the best dad I can possibly be, and that's the most important thing of all.

When you think about 19 years, it has been a heckuva ride. Physically, I want to be able to participate in activities with my kids, so it has taken a toll. It is time to move on and think about maybe coaching or doing some broadcasting.

I always said I was good football player, I'm fine as an actor, but I'm a great dad.

Kids - young men find it uncool to be a dad, I think. It's very cool to me... I love being at home with my kids.

My most important legacy is being a good father to my two children.

I love kids, and I think I would be a great dad. I had great parents, and my mother and father are my best friends, so I'd have good examples to lead from.

I wanted to be a father, and I wanted to be involved in my children's athletics, school stuff like that.

I am a coach. I don't have to have a title. I have five children that need guidance.

I have always been a dad who is there because, in football, you have time.

What matters to me is that my four kids think I'm a good dad.

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

My son plays football so I coach a couple of his teams. My youngest son just started playing last year and I assistant coached for one of his teams. I try to be there as much as I can. I also want to kill the stereotype. I want them to respect me as a man and a father first and then if you like hip hop go buy my album.

Having kids, any time you can help kids, it's something that's close to my heart.

Some guys didn't have fathers. Some guys grew up with great dads but the weight of fatherhood shifts onto their shoulders because they make millions now. Some guys are away from their kids or divorced. I'm letting them all know they aren't alone when it comes to fatherhood issues and to encourage them to make time for their kids.

Away from football, it is just family. I try to spend time with my kids - I have to spend a lot of time away, so every time I am at home, I like to spend time with them.

About him as a father, I can only say that he has been nothing less than a hero in real life to me and an inspiration like no other. I'm just in awe of his life and I am so grateful to be a part of his life.

Football is football but life is life. I am so happy at being a father and reaching the Champions League final.