Quotes by Tom Landry

About Tom Landry:

Thomas Wade "Tom" Landry is ranked as one of the greatest and most innovative coaches in National Football League (NFL) history, creating many new formations and methods. He invented the now popular 4–3 defense, and the "flex defense" system made famous by the "Doomsday Defense" squads he created during his 29-year tenure with the Dallas Cowboys. His 29 consecutive years as the coach of one team are an NFL record, along with his 20 consecutive winning seasons.
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Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan.

Tom Landry

When you want to win a game, you have to teach. When you lose a game, you have to learn.

Tom Landry

I've learned that something constructive comes from every defeat.

Tom Landry

If you are prepared, you will be confident, and will do the job.

Tom Landry

A winner never stops trying.

Tom Landry

Right after the game, say as little as possible.

Tom Landry

The secret to winning is constant, consistent management.

Tom Landry

I don't believe in team motivation. I believe in getting a team prepared so it knows it will have the necessary confidence when it steps on a field and be prepared to play a good game.

Tom Landry

Leadership is getting someone to do what they don't want to do, to achieve what they want to achieve.

Tom Landry

Leadership is a matter of having people look at you and gain confidence, seeing how you react. If you're in control, they're in control.

Tom Landry

Today, you have 100% of your life left.

Tom Landry

Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable.

Tom Landry

Author Bio

  • NameTom Landry
  • DescriptionCoach of the Dallas Cowboys
  • BornSeptember 11, 1924
  • DiedFebruary 12, 2000
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionSportsperson; Aviator; Gridiron Football Player; Sports Coach