Great coaches are great humanitarians. They really care for the athlete as people first and athletes second. This is paramount in gaining respect.

- Gordie Gillespie

Love the player for who they are, not for what they can do for you. Kids see through the coach whose only concern is for himself.

- Gordie Gillespie

Teach positively, never abuse kids in the teaching process. I believe it is cowardly to teach in a negative way, to insult players, or challenge thei…

- Gordie Gillespie