Mario Lemieux Quotes

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

I used to sleep, eat, breathe volleyball. Now I have that with my kids.

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'd love to be coaching kids three or four years. You kidding me? That's what I used to do.

I'm enjoying watching my kids grow and play sports. That's a ton of fun.

I try to keep my kids with me everywhere I go.

My father got me involved in the game when I was four years old.

My kids really like food, and they like to cook, so it's a lot of fun to shop with them.

You know, a football coach is nothing more than a teacher. You teach them the same subject, and you have a group of new guys every year.

I love children. They're so much fun and I would have a blast spoiling them.

Being with my kids is really important to me, being a good dad and being around a lot.

My desires are simply I love to teach, I love to be in uniform, I love to throw batting practice, I love to be with the kids.

I coach my daughter's softball and basketball team. We go to all the school functions. We go out to eat at night and take the kids to the movies. We try to be as normal as we can.

I really like kids.

I have to hold a meeting with the rising generation every evening, and that takes time. Henry can say, 'Twinkle, twinkle,' all himself, and Edward can repeat it after his father! Giants of genius! Paragons of erudition!

Involvement in my kids' sports teams is something I have made time for over the years. I've also been able to coach all three of them in baseball and basketball, something that has strengthened our bonds and given me indescribable joy. I wouldn't trade it for anything.

My dad never really played basketball, but now he's my biggest critic. I come home, and he says: 'Why didn't you shoot there? Why didn't you drive?'

A kid is something precious, and you want to protect it and keep it fun. I'm not a dad, but I've seen people and how they behave with their kids.

A coach, especially at a college level - much more at a college or high school level, than at a pro level - you're more of a teacher than an actual coach.

I get a huge buzz from spending time with kids.

Making ski racing fun and engaging for kids and families is an exciting opportunity and a real passion of mine.

Like most kids, my dad played. He would drag us out to the course and make us shag balls for him and caddy and all that kind of stuff.

I thoroughly enjoy working with kids, whether it's The First Tee or the lesson tee with my grandkids.

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 was with All Pro Dad, and I was coaching. People recognized me as a coach. They might see my face and say, 'What's going on there, is that something with the Colts or the Buccaneers?' Then they realize, 'This is something with my kids; let me explore.' So I think that helped, that name recognition.