Auriemma Philosophy

Principle #1
Break them down to build them up

Principle #2
Demand perfection to find excellence

Principle #3
Be negative when winning, positive when losing

Principe #4
Pressure the players so they pressure the opponent

Principle #5
Never survive and advance,
Always dominate and conquer

Principle #6
Turn good into great, great into legendary

Principle #7
The scoreboard is always on

Principle #8
Practice harder than the games

Principle #9
Only measure talent at the end of 4 years

Principle #10
Anything less than a
National Championship
is unacceptable!


"From the 1st practice of the season to the 1st play-off game he makes you feel like the worst player and the worst team in the nation.  And then he makes you feel unbeatable, unstoppable and unbreakable." 
-Diana Turasi (3x NCAA Champion)