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Coaching Quotes

The next chapter after playing days end.

These reflections come from people weighing coaching as a genuine career path after years spent close to the game in other roles. It pairs with Career quotes for readers exploring life after competition.

I'm not sure if I'm going to get into coaching. I'm sure I'll stay in soccer somehow.

Quotes by Abby Wambach

I'm interested in coaching.

Quotes by Timothy F. Cahill

I worked under Francis Schmidt, and he was the biggest influence on my coaching career.

Quotes by Sid Gillman

I have specific plans. I have a lot of ideas, desi ideas, which I want to implement in coaching.

Quotes by Sandeep Singh

About Quotes

I've never had any complaints about my coaching ability.

Quotes by Roy Nelson

Van Basten went directly to the national team without coaching any other clubs. It's not the norm in Italy.

Quotes by Roberto Baggio

I'm not going to coach again. I've done my coaching, and I think I can put that aside.

Quotes by Phil Jackson

At the end of it, I'll maybe do a coaching badge but I'm not going to get forced into things.

Quotes by Paul Gascoigne

Coaching in the NBA is not easy. It's like a nervous breakdown with a paycheck.

Quotes by Pat Williams

Been Quotes

No, I'm not coaching. It's a huge responsibility to coach somebody.

Quotes by Oksana Baiul

Of course you want to coach in the Bundesliga when you move into coaching.

Quotes by Miroslav Klose

Coaching England is a huge job, and no ambitious coach would rule himself out completely.

Quotes by Mickey Arthur

It wasn't until I started my coaching badges that I found that I enjoyed it.

Quotes by Michael Carrick

Nearly all of these Chinese girls that have had success have had coaching from foreign coaches.

Quotes by Michael Chang

Career Quotes

Coaching really is an individual philosophy.

Quotes by Mark Messier

Coaching the national team would be great.

Quotes by Luis Enrique

I did a few more plays, and then I went to L.A., because I knew I could get a coaching job there.

Quotes by Lee Majors

Coaching's not a job, it's a privilege.

Quotes by Lee Corso

How would I coach LeBron and Lonzo? Guess what, less coaching is the best coaching. Let them do what they do.

Quotes by LaVar Ball

Done Quotes

Coaching is not hard.

Quotes by LaVar Ball

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do these coaching quotes focus on?
Mostly the idea of coaching as a natural, appealing next step for people who've spent years close to a sport in other roles.
Is coaching described as inevitable for anyone here?
Yes, one speaker calls it inevitable that they'll end up coaching or working as a general manager eventually.
Does broadcasting experience connect to coaching in these quotes?
Yes, one credits years spent on television coverage with preparing them for several opportunities, coaching included. Related career reflections continue on Career quotes.
Is coaching treated as a firm ambition or just an interest?
It varies — some speakers list it as a clear aspiration, while others simply say they're interested without committing further.
Who would find this page relevant?
Former players, broadcasters, or anyone weighing a move from playing or commentary into a coaching role.

For some, the interest in coaching feels less like a backup plan and more like an inevitable direction. See also About or Done.