Coach K. vs. Dean

embracing change instead of tradition - he has a genius for adjusting "I think

cultures continue to change, environments change, and if you want to be successful

in each culture, in each environment, you have to anticipate as much change as

possible," Krzyzewski said. When Smith left coaching in 1997, he was having trouble relating to today’s

players

D. Smith’s strength’s wouldn’t be as successful today

C. Smith - “Basketball: Multiple Offenses and Defenses" - best selling technical

basketball book in history

B. Coaching is about how a leader confronts challenges, develops and inspires

talent and achieves the highest goal in his or her field. Krzyzewski has been just as successful during an era when star players are more

difficult to coach and teams are shaped to accentuate individual talents

III. Krzyzewski would have been a successful coach in Smith’s time

B. '

What's happening today? How do you make these the good old days?"

IV. College basketball dynasties were more prevalent in Dean Smith’s days - easier

to maintain a strong basketball program for many years at a time

B. Players give automatic attention to coach

C. Krzyzewski appears to be getting better at relating to them

V. Smith has a powerful record, and a legacy of honor and integrity - his

innovations changed the game

B.