Bear Bryant’s Three Rules for Coaching
1. Surround yourself with people who can’t live without it.
“I don’t hire anybody not brighter than I am. If they’re not smarter than me, I don’t need them.”
“Be aware of “yes” men. Generally, they are losers. Surround yourself with winners. Never forget - people win.”
2. Recognize winners. They come in all forms.
“First there are those who are winners, and know they are winners. Then there are the losers who know they are losers. Then there are those who are not winners, but don’t know it. They’re the ones for me. They never quit trying. They’re the soul of our game.”
“If there is one thing that has helped me as a coach, it’s my ability to recognize winners, or good people who can become winners by paying the price.”
3. Have a plan for everything.
“It’s not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.”
“Little things make the difference. Everyone is well prepared in the big things, but only the winners perfect the little things.”
