Kalvin Phillips Quotes

Who is the ally of the coach? Who's going to write, 'Man, that was a well-coached game.' Players win, coaches lose.

I have the mindset of a coach. I have to think, what would a coach think? How would a coach feel if I'm playing a guy a certain way?

When I left college ball, I think I was prepared to coach a team, but I don't think I was prepared to help the team win.

You just play your game and find a way to win for your team.

I'm busy working on every aspect of my game - defense, shooting, rebounding - but I really want to become a better overall team player. Help my teammates become better players out on the court in order to win more ball games.

The key is having great players. But there are a lot of teams that have All-Stars and haven't been able to put it together.

When I'm out on the football field, I have so much confidence in what I'm doing.

The quarterback is an extension of the coach and has a certain type of swagger mentality, on and off the field.

As his team prepares, a coach's entire being must be concentrated on winning games.

In the IPL, you are often single-handedly responsible for the fortunes of your team. It makes you more responsible as a player.

No coach has ever won a game by what he knows; it's what his players know that counts.

I feel like in order for our team to have the upper hand, I have to play extremely well, and I have to bring the rest of the team with me. That's how I feel approaching every game.

The team that is going to win is the one that does its homework the best by studying its opponents.

The coach doesn't have to play the sport as well as you do. They have to watch you and get you to be your best.

Even if we're in fifth place in September, I get butterflies before a game. I'm nervous.

I've had good players in my time. I really have.

I know that it is a huge responsibility to be the captain, the No. 10, but I like it. I like the responsibility, the pressure, and I like playing football.

I like to make statements on the field.

That's why I play basketball. To play a lot of minutes, and to help my team win.

When I'm on the field, I'm locked in, focused on my job. I try to have a positive play and try to get points on the board.

As a player you always feel the pressure and as a team you are always trying to make sure the opposition are under it.

I like a little pressure. That's how football goes.

As a manager you're going to put out the player you think is going to best help you win the game.

I want to go out and win football games, and I want the ball to be put in my hands.

What I liked of Mourinho is his work ethic and the way he organizes his team against the opponent. He knows the strength and weakness of the opponent, and he will give the details for what he wants. And for me, that was impressive.