Committed Coach Gifts

"Edgar isn't here. He's working out with the Dallas Cowboys."

"Good game."

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

I hope a starting salary of 80 and a severance of 12 is acceptable....

"You think you can? Think again, mister. You know you can. Got that?"

'This job is for a 30 hour week. . .but to achieve that you need to work 60 hours a week.'

I like the Jets...I guess

'And remember to emphasize we're giving them the opportunity to find a better job.'

"Those aren't coconuts, they're tennis balls." "Sweet mother of Novak Djokovic!" The island of lost tennis balls.

Others will fight for you

Reach for the Star.

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

'Don't think of it as being a yes man, think of it as being an employed man.'

"Just another 50 decibels on your grunt and we can start to think about letting you hit a few balls!"

'Very impressive educational background...now let's discuss WHO you know.!

'I love your cardiovascular system!'

"There will be a winning team and a losing team. Are you OK with that?"

"Still, diving for it would look good on my college application.

'I clawed my way to the top and then I clawed my way back to the middle.'

'Sure beats your cupping your ear!'

'What distance! Pity it wasn't the hammer!'

'These goalscoring celebrations are getting out of hand.'

"I hate performance review season."

"She can walk the walk, but can she talk the talk?"

"I'm sorry, but we're looking for someone who's more likely to be followed than following."

'Thou shalt not steal...except for bases.'

Go! Means NOW!

The trauma of losing.

Time Is Money

"Good game, good game, nice game, namaste, good game, nice game ..."

Back to school.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a MAP, actually."

"Hiring someone to replace me and then expecting me to train him just doesn't sit well with me."

A married couple share the same pole vault.

'Pass it to Dewey! He's got himself into some kind of rhythm!!'