Herb Brooks

Herb Brooks (August 5, 1937 – August 11, 2003) was an American ice hockey player and coach, best known for coaching the American team during the 1980 Winter Olympics. Brooks's original expressions were known by his players as "Brooksisms".

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"You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours."

- Herb Brooks

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"Write your own book instead of reading someone else's book about success."

- Herb Brooks

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"I've always said that coaching is like being a king. It prepares you for absolutely nothing."

- Herb Brooks

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"When you pull on that jersey, you represent yourself and your teammates...and the name on the front is a hell of a lot more important than the one on the back."

- Herb Brooks

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"Great moments are born from great opportunity."