There are things about some professional athletes that I cannot stand-the pretense, the egos, the pomposity, the greed. — Ted Simmons Copy Share Image
I have been visualizing myself every night for the past four years standing on the podium having the gold placed around my… — Megan Jendrick Copy Share Image
People in the States used to think that if girls were good at sports their sexuality would be affected. Being feminine meant… — Martina Navratilova Copy Share Image
Most of the preparedness happens during training every single day, so it's all about getting to a meet and being as relaxed… — Lenny Krayzelburg Copy Share Image
There can only be one state of mind as you approach any profound test; total concentration, a spirit of togetherness, and strength. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Nothing can substitute for just plain hard work. I had to put in the time to get back. And it was a… — Andre Agassi Copy Share Image
A guy who gives you less than what he has to give is, one, telling you what he thinks of you, and… — Pete Carril Copy Share Image
When I got cut from the varsity team as a sophomore in high school, I learned something. I knew I never wanted… — Michael Jordan Copy Share Image
Not many people understand what a pump is. It must be experienced to be understood. It is the greatest feeling that I… — Arnold Schwarzenegger Copy Share Image
The goal is to keep having fun. Not let that pressure get to me and still be Missy. — Missy Franklin Copy Share Image
When a great team loses through complacency, it will constantly search for new and more intricate explanations to explain away defeat. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
My responsibility is leadership, and the minute I get negative, that is going to have an influence on my team. — Don Shula Copy Share Image
Give your players something they can physically do - don't ask them to do something they can't do. — Lou Holtz Copy Share Image
In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first ahead… — Bear Bryant Copy Share Image
I do the same exercises I did 50 years ago and they still work. I eat the same food I ate 50… — Arnold Schwarzenegger Copy Share Image
The Most Important Thing I Know About the Spirit of Sport... It instills in us the ability to recognize and appreciate the… — Dot Richardson Copy Share Image
I know I've made huge gains in my confidence, and knowing more about my racing and myself as a person. That has… — Libby Trickett Copy Share Image
The values learned on the playing field-how to set goals, endure, take criticism and risks, become team players, use our beliefs, stay… — Donna de Varona Copy Share Image
I was always dreaming about very powerful people. Dictators and things like that. I was always impressed by people who could be… — Arnold Schwarzenegger Copy Share Image
