Developing Champions: How Coach K Brought Out the Best in Superstars Pt. 1

Hall of Fame coach Mike Krzyzewski joins us to discuss keys to his 30 years of sustained excellence at Duke.
Coach K shares how he coached superstar players like Grant Hill and developed a culture of accountability. We learn how intensity and coolness under pressure led to 5 NCAA championships.
Dive into the wisdom behind 30 years of sustained greatness from the winningest coach in college basketball history!
Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 - Coach K’s retirement and staying busy
8:27 - Coaching the best players to reach potential
17:52 - Coach K’s journey from West Point to the Hall of Fame
27:15 - Maintaining greatness over 30 years
36:53 - Intensity and coolness lead to greatness 4
5:40 - Coaching, accountability and winning
Coach K reveals how greatness loves greatness and how he managed different personalities. Hear how commitment, preparation and adaptability contributed to his success.
Discover how Coach K brought egos in rather than leaving them at the door.
He reflects on working with Kobe Bryant and forming lifelong relationships.
Quotes:
"Bring your egos in. Don't leave your egos at the door. I want to coach all of you, not less of you."
"Commitment to excellence then becomes a habit. And that doesn't mean other people aren't committed."
"Greatness is not owned by anyone, but it's achieved by some."
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[@josephmetcalfiv756]

Fantastic questions, most memorable answers are about his Mom, “When I was 16 I couldn’t do anything right…….”, sustaining excellence, the whole interview is a crown jewel. Thank you.

[@Master-jz5op]

we miss coach k more than ever.

[@Str8OuttaFrayser919]

tell me about it.

[@Master-jz5op]

@@Str8OuttaFrayser919 i still t6hink duke will beat unc this weekend and win the acc championship. ryan only shoots well at cameron, he had 28 when he played for notre dame at cameron., and he had 34 with unc at cameron,. he only shoots well there. so duke can beat unc.he averages 11 points a game.

[@FBCNWATV]

This is gold