“The respect of those you respect is worth more than the applause of the multitude.” –Alford Glasow
“Invariably, the route to becoming liked is through respect. And I think one of the great mistakes that all the young coaches make as they are entering the profession is the feeling that they have to be liked.” –Anson Dorrance
“I think that if you’re an honest person who works hard and deals fairly with players, then the coach will gain the respect of those players.” –Bob Knight
"Any time you give a man something he doesn't earn, you cheapen him. Our kids earn what they get, and that includes respect." –Woody Hayes
“The number one thing on any team that will keep your players from being selfish is respect for the other players. Having respect leads to trust and from that they begin to believe in each other. That is the way it works and that is the way it has to be.” –Nick Saban
