Frank Vogel Quotes

As a coach, you look for the elements. Sort of like a chemist, you want to say, 'Okay, here we have all of the parts,' and make what you think will be a successful line.

I used to have a log on every corner in the league, what their strengths and weaknesses are.

You buy the right players for the system that you believe will be successful.

To say we have to play a certain way, or try to, every game is great in theory, but depending what players you have got you have to play to their strengths and cover up their weaknesses.

We have to talk about the players we have.

Whenever you are coaching, you are trying to get the most balanced team that you can: balance between defense, offense, and rebounding.

People often talk about a coach's philosophy, but generally, I think managers look at the players they have and then decide on their style.

I don't think, in international cricket, there is a need for coaching. The real coaching is to recognise your players' strengths and weaknesses. You always remain positive with your players.

When you change 10 out of 22 outfield players, you need time and hard work.

It's all about putting the best team together - not just in the front office but the players on the field.

We probably spend more time talking about individual players in our coaching sessions than anything else.

What I always do is just look at the players, look at the best 11 they can put on the pitch.

The head coach is the chemist.

When I went to the Dolphins, we retained most of their coaching staff, and of course, we had a few veteran players. So, I just tried to add a few pieces here and there.

It's hard to change a roster around. You've got to hit your draft picks right, you've gotta hit free agency right, and a team's got to fit together.

There are small things that every coach brings when they go to a new team. Like, you need to press this way or the other way.

We have to understand the abilities of the players. We will try to build a game model with our ideas and with the players we have.

I've always believed if a young guy has a chance to play, why would you explain where his weakness is? The only reason would be to help the other team, or to help a gambler.

As a coach, you have to play to how your team is built.

People talk about tactics, but when you look at it, tactics are just players. You change things so that the team can get the most out of the skills they have to offer, but you don't go any further than that.

If a team has multiple looks, it's so hard to stand in front of your team and say, 'This is the scouting report. This is what you have to prepare for.'

We get to play every team before the World Cup, touring in different conditions besides a few series at home. It gives a lot of opportunities to the youngsters. As we play more, we get to see who a quality player is and what plans and strategies would work for the team.

Every manager has their own way of approaching games.

We cannot try to play in a manner that does not correspond to our players' characteristics.

As a player, I had no idea whatsoever about getting a team ready for a game, what it entails.