Coach McGuirk

"You're stronger than you think. Probably stronger than I am."

"Fear keeps you from doing dumb things. Use it wisely."

"Power corrupts people. I've seen it happen. Don't let it happen to you."

"Money's important, but not as important as people think. You need enough, then it doesn't matter."

"Stay healthy. It's easier than getting healthy."

"Adventure's out there if you want it bad enough to go find it."

"Imagination is the best thing kids have. Don't let anybody kill it."

"Technology's useful, but it's also annoying. Like most things."

"History repeats itself because people don't pay attention the first time."

"Philosophy is just people thinking about stuff. I do that sometimes."

"Literature's fine if you're into that sort of thing. I'm not, but I respect it."

"Politics is dirty. Stay out of it if you can."

"War's terrible. Don't let anybody tell you it's glorious."

"You need motivation to do things. Find yours and stick with it."

"Inspiration comes when you least expect it. When you're looking for it, it disappears."

"Relationships are hard. The good ones are worth the effort."

"Solitude's underrated. Sometimes you just need to be alone."

"Being an adult isn't as great as it seems when you're a kid."

"Kids say the darnest things. Most of them are surprisingly honest."

"I try to be a good role model, but I'm not sure I'm doing a good job."

"Soccer's a good game. Better than most things you could be doing."

"Losing teaches you more than winning ever will."

"I'm not smart, but I'm not dumb either. I'm right in the middle."

"Marriage is complicated. But then again, what isn't?"

"My son's a good kid. I don't always show it, but I'm proud of him."

"Friends are important. Don't take them for granted."

"Hope is dangerous. It makes you want things you can't have."

"Success looks different for everyone. Just figure out what it means to you."

"Happiness is fleeting. You gotta grab it when it comes."

"I've made mistakes with my dad. I try not to make the same ones with you guys."