J. B. Bickerstaff Quotes

Let us agree here today to adopt among ourselves a simple and unwritten rule. We will not rise to criticize someone else's idea unless we are prepared to offer an alternative idea of our own.

Our best comes out when we have honest discussions.

Discipline and unconditional support is earned by understanding and trust and inclusion. Not by isolation, not by nasty tricks.

I was raised not to be rude, but I also try to get the best work out of people.

Disagreement on issues doesn't mean 'dissension.' All it means is that honest men can differ in their approach. You lay out your positions, and president makes a decision.

If you want to influence people, you want them to accept your suggestions, you don't say, 'You don't know how to use the English language,' or 'How could you make that argument?' It will be welcomed much more if you have a gentle touch than if you are aggressive.

Coach OB is fun to play for. He's very tough on you. He wants you to be successful.

From an early age, I tried to take in all the instructions of all the coaches I had.

When you work for Pat Riley, you're not just putting your hands on the basket and hanging out during practice. He puts you in positions where you have to coach. You have to be enthusiastic and fierce with your preparation and work ethic.

I've got a great team around me. They keep me working hard; they keep me focused.

I don't want just attitude and loud opinion.

Coach Calipari pushes his players, and that's why his teams are successful.

My leadership mentality is to outwork everybody else around me, and hopefully the guys respond well to that and work harder for themselves.

If my coach told me to go run them bleachers, you didn't ask no questions. I turned around and started running until he said stop.

I'm just going to do everything my coaches ask me.

There will be no name-calling when I disagree with anyone, no disparaging remarks toward anyone, no taking sole credit for collective achievements or blaming others when things go wrong.

I understand my teammates. I know which teammates you can get on during the game, and which respond better to constructive criticism.

I think coaches who don't coddle but praise players when they deserve it get the best results.

Rules without relationship leads to rebellion.

Constant, gentle pressure is my preferred technique for leadership, guidance, and coaching.

My work ethic is from sports.

I work hard. The staff and crew see how much energy I put into this project, and it makes them step up.

When you do what you're supposed to do and don't complain much, I think the fans, media, players and front office appreciate and respect that.

I think it's good for parents to be supportive, to motivate, and to somewhat nudge their kids because the majority of kids will want to quit something when it gets hard - that's just their nature. Children will normally take the easier road.

Peterson was the most coachable athlete I have had in my life, and I coach many athletes.