You know, Willie Wonka said it best: we are the makers of dreams, the dreamers of dreams.

Meaning of the quote

We are all like Willie Wonka, the famous candy maker. We have the power to create our own dreams and imagine new possibilities. As coaches, we help others dream big and work hard to turn those dreams into reality. Our role is to inspire people to believe in themselves and to never stop chasing their aspirations.

About Herb Brooks

Herb Brooks was an American ice hockey player and coach who led the U.S. Olympic team to a gold medal in 1980 with the famous “Miracle on Ice” victory over the Soviet team. He later coached in the NHL and led the U.S. team to a silver medal at the 2002 Winter Olympics before his untimely death in a car accident in 2003.

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We should be dreaming. We grew up as kids having dreams, but now we’re too sophisticated as adults, as a nation. We stopped dreaming. We should always have dreams.

Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003)

If I’d have went on the ice when this thing happened, someone would have speared me or something. It’s a great feeling of accomplishment and pride. They had to do it; it was their moment.

Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003)

Maybe I’m sort of like the players – there’s still a lot of little boy in me.

Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003)

You know, Willie Wonka said it best: we are the makers of dreams, the dreamers of dreams.

Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003)

Everything goes in cycles, to a degree.

Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003)

This is your moment. You’re meant to be here.

Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003)

You’re looking for players whose name on the front of the sweater is more important than the one on the back. I look for these players to play hard, to play smart and to represent their country.

Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003)

And maybe I’m a little smarter now than I was before for all the stupid things I’ve done.

Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003)

Great moments are born from great oppurtunities.

Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003)

You’re playing worse and worse every day and right now you’re playing like it’s next month.

Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003)

I’m a dreamer.

Herb Brooks

American ice hockey player and coach (1937-2003)