Ted Newland Through the Years

Wit and wisdom from the winningest coach in the history of college water polo.

* In 1970, on his devotion to weight training: “We lift more than most football teams. The only way to outplay everyone is to outwork everyone. Only losers look for secrets.”

* In 1982, on the lack of a 50-meter pool on the UCI campus: “They figure Newland will win practicing in a toilet.”

* In 1987, on the importance of mental and physical toughness: “The smart can take away from the strong and the strong can take away from the smart, but those who are smart and strong can take away from everybody.”

* In 1993, on NCAA rules limiting practice time and off-season workouts: “These academicians don’t have a clue. You give kids more free time and expect them to use it effectively? They’re going to use it to get drunk, chase girls and get in trouble. Anybody who’s raised boys knows the more tired you keep them, the better off you are.”

* In 1996, on NCAA gender-equity rules: “Women’s crew, that’s the big new one. What a joke. [University of] Kansas has 60 women on the crew team. So they have to drive two hours to find a lake to practice on, it meets the Title IX requirement.”