Bill Courtney Quotes

Every great thing that has been accomplished, and is yet to be accomplished, starts with a dream.

What builds character? It's a commitment to integrity, hard work, honor and keeping your word. All of that comes straight out of the Sigma Nu Creed. The guy who wrote that meant it. The whole idea is to think about those words and make them a part of who you are.

No matter how many good deeds we preform, they aren't the ticket to earning God's favor. God graces us in spite of what we do in this life, not because of.

Don't believe in the fate society chose for you. Instead, carve out a new fate for yourself.

There is one possession that can never be taken away as long as you will not allow it to be taken, and that is your word.

Serving and attempting to inspire others is a responsibility, not a choice.

In the marathon of life, there is no finish line.

Each one of us has a comfort zone. The problem comes when we are unwilling to leave it.

You think football builds character. It does not. It reveals character.

How did you act when all was not good? Did you rise to the challenge? Did you display grit, resilience, and integrity in your response? Character isn't about being perfect or always doing the right thing. Character is how you respond to your own failures. It's when you screw up and life hits you in the mouth that you have an opportunity to reveal your inner strength.

Grace is not something one possesses; instead, grace is something one receives.

The measure of a man's character is not determined by how he handles his wins, but how he handles his failures.

The true measure of a person's character is how one handles one's failures, not successes.

Approach each new day as a new opportunity to be the person you aspire to be.

In our community, we have a duty to strengthen the weakest among us to build a better society.

We should feel grateful instead of entitled. We have a moral obligation to give back.

Recognize the remarkable individuals in your life who help you envision a world far beyond yourself.

Coaching doesn't start with X's and O's. It starts with believing that players win games and coaches win players.

The effectiveness of a leader is best judged by the actions of those he guides.

You are more in control of your destiny than you have ever imagined.

A true legacy is established over a lifetime and relates to what a human being does for others, not for himself.

If you define yourself by the title of coach or boss, you'll never earn real trust from your players or employees.

You can't be a successful leader or mentor until you have served. You can't serve until you have stepped out of your comfort zone. And you can't step out of your comfort zone unless you have character and keep your word.

Internal character: how you behave when no one is watching.