Regis Philbin Quotes

As a team-mate, the one who taught me the most was undoubtedly Fabio Cannavaro.

I believe in Coach Louis Wong. He is so much more than just a football coach.

I feel fortunate to be a part of a football community that includes leaders who recognize the power of sport to make a difference and who, like so many of my coaches, are defined not only by their knowledge but by their ability to bring out the best in every member of their teams.

Coach Saban did his best job to make me a better player and a better person. I thank him for that.

If I continue to work as a coach, it is because my passion and love for football, for the players, is still there.

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

I used to get stressed out all the time when I thought winning was important. I wanted to try to win and help my kids win. Once I figured out it wasn't about winning or losing, it was about teaching these kids about being men, that's when I started to relax.

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

Growing up my favorite coach was Billy Martin.

We are a great fit, and I'm excited about the chance to influence a new generation of young footballers alongside Warrior.

I've watched what coaches do for young people in our country.

I wanted to give back to football what it's given me. So, I decided, 'I'm going to be a coach.'

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

When I think about the future and how I can make a difference in the world, I want to be able to use my love of the game of baseball to be a good example and a good person.

Playing with Wayne Rooney was a dream come true. He's a legend and a role model to me.

Football has given me so many opportunities in life and now I want to play my role in supporting others through the game.

I want to coach because I love it. I don't want to sound hokey, but when you play for Frank McGuire, Dean Smith, and Pete Newell - they taught me a lot - I want to share what they taught me with a lot of people. I don't want to stop doing this.

Everything I am I owe to Sterling Sharpe. He made me a better football player, a better father, and a better man. He was, and always will be, my hero.

I'm thankful for the experience and to be able to coach other young people on their journey through college football. It's a privilege.

Sir Alex Ferguson sent me a letter wishing me good luck before my fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr. He also sent me a United shirt, signed by all of the players. It was a really nice touch and typical of the man who has always made himself available to managers in this country whenever they've needed advice.

Rod Strickland has been influential. He gives me a lot of advice, good and bad games; he is someone I really look up to a lot.

I've grown up playing for some incredible coaches, and I don't think anybody's ever been as fortunate as I have in terms of the people I've been allowed to play under, coach under, or be involved with.

In my career, Diego Maradona had the biggest influence on me.

I think the athletes respond well to me because I have been successful.

Every kid needs a mentor. Everybody needs a mentor.