“If I came in to recruit your son, I would tell you, your wife, and you...” — Bobby Knight Quote

“If I came in to recruit your son, I would tell you, your wife, and your son, that I will be the most demanding coach your son can play for.”

“As his team prepares, a coach's entire being must be concentrated on winning games.”

“When I first started coaching, one of the worst things that I think I heard was 'It will be O.K.' I would wonder, 'How the hell is it going to be O.K.?' The worst word in the English language is 'hope.'”

“I would challenge anyone who thinks that what we do isn't taxing on your body. People see what we do and think it would be fun to try, but I would challenge anyone to do what we do and show them how physically demanding it is. It deserves a lot more respect.”

“The Premier League is so demanding, so when you win the trophy, it is very rewarding and makes you feel proud.”

“I'm paid well and am demanding of the people I work with, and therefore, I feel I should bring a lot.”