Those who accept being uncomfortable, and place that above their personal and natural preference to be comfortable, are the ones who accomplish great things.-As quoted in When Good Intentions Run Smack into Realty by Brian Klemme

Various Quotes on Coaching Philosophies: 

·        To share the knowledge I learn, the passion I have gained, and the potential that I see; in every person that is willing to listen.

·        If you think winning is the only thing that matters in youth sports, maybe
you should volunteer for something else.

·        Plan what you are going to do, practice what you have planned, execute what you have practiced, and enjoy the fruits of your labors

·        It’s not just winning and losing that matters; it’s how you teach your players to win and lose ·        If the kids aren’t having fun while they learn at practice, then they
aren’t "PLAYING" soccer.

·        If the kids aren’t having fun while they learn at practice, then they
aren’t "PLAYING" soccer.

·        Coach us like men, treat us like women

·        Youth soccer coaches should measure themselves by how many kids return each year and are the kids improving every year. Kids first, W-L records last.

·        How you practice is how you play. 

·        See goals not obstacles; see possibilities not limits!

·        Preparation, practice, persistence, patience, passion....PREPARATION PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCE

·        Practices are for learning, games are for seeing if we learned.

·        To instill a passion so deep that regardless of the skill level of the player, that they are drawn to the game even when their playing days are over

·        Do or Do Not....There is no try -Yoda

Contact Coach Cristian (Tim.Cristian@dakotagoldsoccer.com) for cumulative quotes to date!