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"I wasn't naturally gifted in terms of size and speed; everything I did in hockey I worked for, and that's the way I'll be as a coach."

Wayne Gretzky, Canadian Athlete

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"I have never believed in comparisons, whether they are about different eras, players or coaches."

Sachin Tendulkar, Indian Athlete

Coach, Coaches, Comparisons

"So you get two good hours on the field about every day, you get about an hour and a half in the meeting room and that's pretty much all you need to thoroughly coach your team."

Steve Spurrier, American Coach

Coach, Day, Meeting, Pretty

"We had a dialogue coach. She helped us with our T's."

Rupert Grint, English Actor

Coach,

"Our coach was absolutely out of his head. He must have read Bear Bryant's book. We had 78 players out. The first day 35 quit. Twenty quit the second day. We ended with 17 players. It was depressing."

Merlin Olsen, American Athlete

Coach, Day, First

"Coaches who can outline plays on a black board are a dime a dozen. The ones who win get inside their player and motivate."

Vince Lombardi, American Coach

Coach, Coaches

"So I don't really believe that how many years you've had in the league determines how well your players play... Coaching is coaching."

Steve Spurrier, American Coach

Coach, Coaching, Play, Years

"I believe every era has its significance and the same holds true for players and coaches."

Sachin Tendulkar, Indian Athlete

Coach, Coaches

"I criticize a lot of players and coaches. But I back it up with facts. A lot of times guys get mad at me because someone told them what I said. I say, 'You're wrong: Go check the tape.'"

Phil Simms, American Athlete

Coach, Coaches, Facts

"How can a coach have any influence over a player that's making over five times more than he is?"

Hayden Fry, American Coach

Coach, Influence

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"Let's just win it and go home."

Home

"I quit because I didn't feel like the Detroit Lions had a chance to win. It just killed my enjoyment of the game."

Chance

"I want to thank all of the fans and media who made playing in the NFL such a wonderful experience. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of them."

Experience

"My desire to exit the game is greater than my desire to remain in it. I have searched my heart through and through and feel comfortable with this decision."

Heart

"The game is the ultimate significance to me because it is so important to a lot of people. It has left a mark on our culture to be voted as one of the best to ever play."

People

"Christianity affects your whole life. I feel I'm more competitive, a better player, but off the field is where there is always a battle."

Life

"It was a wonderful experience to play in the NFL, and I have no regrets. I truly will miss playing for the Lions. I consider the Lions' players, coaches, staff, management and fans my family. I leave on good terms with everyone in the organization."

Experience

"Shortly after the end of last season, I felt that I probably would not return for the 1999-2000 season. I also felt that I should take as much time as possible to sort through my feelings and make sure that my feelings were backed with conviction."

Time

"I wish my teammates, coaches and the entire Lions organization all the best."

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