Fear is the strongest driving-force in competition. Not fear of one's opponent, but of the skill and high standard which he represents;… — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
The coach's main job is 20 percent technical and 80 percent inspirational. — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
The runner's greatest asset, apart from essential fitness of body, is a cool and calculating brain allied to confidence and courage. — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
The Possibilities in racing tactics are almost unlimited, as in a game of chess, for every move there is a counter, for every attack… — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
The runner must be a fanatic for hard work and enthusiastic enough to enjoy it. — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
Fear is the strongest driving-force in competition. Not fear of one's opponent, but of the skill and high standard which he represents; fear, too,… — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
The coach's job is twenty percent technical and training, and eighty per cent inspirational. He may know all there is to know about tactics,… — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
With the proper motivation, that is, a good reason for wanting to do it, your mind can overcome any sort of adversity. — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
Training is principally an act of faith. The athlete must believe in its efficacy; he must believe that through training he will become fitter… — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
Confidence is the most important quality in all athlete-coach relationships. — Franz Stampfl Copy Share Image
