Coach lou holtz offers 3 rules of the game washington. Apr 16, 2014 in 1988, lou holtz filmed do right an exploration of the values that serve as the foundation for his success. Wasife in this motivational program training video or dvd program, olympic champion mary lou retton introduces lou holtz who shares his three playlikeachampion rules. Lou holtz facebook recently, at a major ceo conference lou holtz, one of the most successful college football coaches in history, shared his insights about success, failure and leadership. Lou holtz says hes retiring from espn at seasons end. Jan 02, 2010 badgered for details, holtz said the players violated the do right rule. Show people that you care i have been your age, whether you are twentyone, or twentyfive, or even eighteen, offered holtz, the author of a new book, three rules for living a good life. All who put into practice his ten elements for success will raise their level of performance significantly. Weve got federal laws, state laws, corporate laws, bylaws you name it. Do right soon became the best selling corporate film in america, introducing countless executives, employees, students, and athletes to lous personal philosophy.
During his college coaching career, he compiled a record of 249 wins, 2 losses, and 7 ties. He attended kent state university after high school. Top 20 lou holtz quotes author of wins, losses, and lessons. And i went by where i was born last night about 10. Rosenthal, athletic director emeritus, university of notre dame lou holtz has put into his book every element required for success in any endeavor. Holtzs 1988 notre dame team was undefeated and determined to be the consensus national champion. Lou holtz offers insight on effective team building. Am i, you do this with the phone book when i was younger, but no credit strong that you cant let people carry up, criticized is out. Holtzs decision to bench three stars in the orange bowl vs heavily favored oklahoma was a defining moment in lou career. In his book, he said the rule governs personal conduct, and that the players simply made a bad decision. What makes holtzs life and leadership insights so compelling and believable are his dynamic life experiences and his incredible list of accomplishments. May 31, 2019 lou holtz, the legendary football coach who spent a decade at notre dame as well as four seasons leading the wolfpack, knows quite a bit about living well. The do right rule was a big part of holtzs code of discipline. Set the tone in the beginning and never let it slip.
Lou holtz is a brilliant strategist, a firstclass motivator, and an inspiring role model. I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth, i know. Lou holtz meet lou holtz, the motivational miracle worker who revitalized the notre dame football program by leading the legendary fighting irish to nine bowl games and a national championship. If you follow this rule, holtz says you can succeed even when no one else believes in you. Lou holtz has been around and in a lot of different states and different jobs. Lou holtz quotes quotable quote i follow three rules. During his twentyseven years as a head football coach, holtz garnered a 216957 career record. Speech given at franciscan university of steubenville. Lou holtz is an american footballer, coach, and analyst. Sep 12, 2017 lou holtz uses his humour to give a speech about his philosophy and the simple life rules he uses to live a happy life. Do right soon became the best selling corporate film in america, introducing. His handling of that matter has colored the way i think all coaches should address disciplinary matters ever since. Lou holtz famous quotes laminated poster print 24x20 do right. Lou holtz, the legendary football coach who spent a decade at notre dame as well as four seasons leading the wolfpack, knows quite a bit about living well.
Youve got to make a sincere attempt to have the right goals to begin with, then go after them with appropriate effort, and remember that you cant really achieve anything great without the help of others. But everybody can do the best they can with the time allotted. Most people know him as a football coach and a motivational speaker. Lou holtz uses his humour to give a speech about his philosophy and the simple life rules he uses to live a happy life. Coach lou holtz has spent years coaching and teaching about success in life through football. May 10, 2012 ive heard lou speak a hundred times, and he still amazes me with his practical, downtoearth, plain and simple advice. Winning every day coaches you through the hardwon lessons of life that coach holtz has gleaned from a lifetime of learning. Weve all done dumb things and wish we hadnt done them, but you cant go through life with an albatross around your neck saying, i made a mistake.
Lou holtz has 22 books on goodreads with 3539 ratings. Apr 23, 2020 nc state football coach lou holtz spoke to cardinal residents about his legendary football career, as well as his recent book three rules for living a good life. The video analysis assignment was over lou holtz 1980 do right speech. Lou holtz was known as the best motivational speaker of the 1980s. Louis leo holtz born january 6, 1937 is a former american football player, coach, and analyst. Lou holtzs most popular book is wins, losses, and lessons. Training videos by coach lou holtz, including the best selling, classic leadership video, do right. His thoughts are worth hearing, and here are a few powerful moments that stood out for me. Make sure you have a positive attitude and have fun with what you are doing. Lou holtz quotes 30 really inspiring quotes for life.
Books by lou holtz author of wins, losses, and lessons. Badgered for details, holtz said the players violated the do right rule. This book of championships and almosts begins before knute rockne and goes well beyond lou holtzs 1988 undisputed title. The man who complains about the way the ball bounces is likely the one who dropped it. Ive heard lou speak a hundred times, and he still amazes me with his practical, downtoearth, plain and simple advice. Dec 09, 2015 lou holtz facebook recently, at a major ceo conference lou holtz, one of the most successful college football coaches in history, shared his insights about success, failure and leadership. His father, lou, wrote a book about that life lesson and a couple of others and, while the head coach at arkansas. Do the right thing, do the best you can, and always show people you care. Legendary lou holtz shares three rules for a good life. Lou holtz, one of the most successful college football coaches of all time, a college football analyst, and a premier motivational speaker, shares a message that is genuine and sensible. Lou holtzs three rules of life albuquerque business first.
For other people named lou holtz, see lou holtz disambiguation. In 1988, lou holtz filmed do right an exploration of the values that serve as the foundation for his success. Winning every day is the best of lou holtz richard a. Lou holtz is considered one of the best college football coaches in history, working with teams at the college of william and mary, north carolina state, university of arkansas, university of. Lou was fired without reason at arkansas but bounced back turning around the um golden gophers. Youve got to make a sincere attempt to have the right goals to begin with.
He encourages people to not take the easy road, but to let challenges escalate and handle them. His career began in 1969, and according to his book, its been a long journey of wins, losses, and lessons. But most of you have not lived in your ninth decade. After all, he says on a call from his home in orlando last month, its the same three thingstrust, commitment and lovethat will bring you success in life as what will bring success. Top 20 lou holtz quotes author of wins, losses, and lessons the american football player. Weve all done dumb things and wish we hadnt done them, but you cant go through life with an albatross around your neck saying, i. Nc state football coach lou holtz spoke to cardinal residents about his legendary football career, as well as his recent book three rules for living a good life. What makes holtz s life and leadership insights so compelling and believable are his dynamic life experiences and his incredible list of accomplishments.
September 8, 2017 these are the 3 rules lou holtz wished he knew when he was 21. If you have had the good fortune to see it or the even better fortune to have heard coach holtz in person, you will recognize a number of the stories, anecdotes, axioms, principles, and poems he relates in winning every day. Many wins, one success by shawn brown the 700 club. You just have to commit to one another, that what we gonna do its like many of you thought you probably call me nana, but if you really have a. Holtz simplifies things by following three simple rules. Much of this book deals with how to treat people the right way. He grew up in east liverpool and graduated from east liverpool high school. Legendary football coach lou holtz, now retired and in the college football hall of fame, had an uncanny ability to turn losing teams into winners. Whether through osmosis or genetics, skip holtz has this do right thing down pat.
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