Dick Van Arsdale quotes

  • I'm a firm believer in quiet confidence. By that I mean knowing inwardly that you are good, and not exhibiting a boastful attitude outwardly. If an athlete doesn't believe in himself, no one else will.
    -- Dick Van Arsdale

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  • I must follow them. I am their leader.

  • Sir, my concern is not whether God is on our side; my greatest concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right.

  • Tact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.

  • I've always envied the kind of coach who could go completely out of his mind and nobody would know the difference.

  • If a Coach is determined to stay in the coaching profession, he will develop from year to year. This much is true, no coach has a monopoly on the knowledge of basketball. There are no secrets in the game. The only secrets, if there are any, are good teaching of sound fundamentals, intelligent handling of men, a sound system of play, and the ability to instill in the boys a desire to win.

  • Your defense will save you on the nights that your offense isn't working.

  • I believe that good defense embodies seven cardinal principle: reduce the number of your opponent's shots; force your opponent into low percentage shots; control everything within 18 feet; eliminate second shots; no easy baskets; point the ball on all long shots; and prevent the ball from going into the pivot man.

  • It's a profession in which, the longer you stay, the closer you are to being fired.

  • It's snowing still," said Eeyore gloomily. "So it is." "And freezing." "Is it?" "Yes," said Eeyore. "However," he said, brightening up a little, "we haven't had an earthquake lately.

  • Problems are common, but attitude makes the difference!!!

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