When you set a goal, write it down and then it's like making a promise to yourself. — Tony DiCicco Copy Share Image
There are only two options regarding commitment; you’re either in or you’re out. — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
Competition is key to developing players. The only practice environment in which you truly develop a player is a competitive arena. — Anson Dorrance Copy Share Image
In sport, part of the game is accepting the umpire's call, no matter how hard that might be. Sometimes the calls go… — Dot Richardson Copy Share Image
Be fast on the field physically, but play slow mentally. Basically, play hard but play smart. — Kevin Leveille Copy Share Image
Some succeed because they are destined to, but most succeed because they are determined to. — Henry Van Dyke Copy Share Image
I'm fanatical about sport: there seems to me something almost religious about the fact that human beings can organise play, the spirit… — Simon Gray Copy Share Image
Nobody's a natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hard to stay on top. — Paul Coffey Copy Share Image
In the 8th inning you can't hear the roar of the 9th, all you can do to hold yourself together, and trust. — Jim Abbott Copy Share Image
The difference is almost all mental. The top players just hate to lose. I think that's the difference. A champion hates to… — Chris Evert Copy Share Image
My thoughts before a big race are usually pretty simple. I tell myself: Get out of the blocks, run your race, stay… — Carl Lewis Copy Share Image
When you're playing against a stacked deck, compete even harder. Show the world how much you'll fight for the winners circle. If… — Pat Riley Copy Share Image
All of us get knocked down, but it's resiliency that really matters. All of us do well when things are going well,… — Roger Staubach Copy Share Image
There is no room in your mind for negative thoughts. The busier you keep yourself with the particulars of shot assessment and… — Jack Nicklaus Copy Share Image
It's unbelievable I'm swimming so fast. I went in with no expectations. I just went out hoping to get a personal best.… — Jade Edmistone Copy Share Image
When it comes to sports I am not particularly interested. Generally speaking, I look upon them as dangerous and tiring activities performed… — Fran Lebowitz Copy Share Image
An athlete gains so much knowledge by just participating in a sport. Focus, discipline, hard work, goal setting and, of course, the… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
Most bodybuilders only have a hazy notion of what they want to look like. They do not say, 'I am going to… — Arnold Schwarzenegger Copy Share Image
Victory is in having done your best. If you've done your best, you've won. — Bill Bowerman Copy Share Image
To be a champ you have to believe in yourself when no one else will. — Sugar Ray Robinson Copy Share Image
The coach should be the absolute boss, but he still should maintain an open mind. — Red Auerbach Copy Share Image
I talk to our players about life and situations and doing the right thing all the time. — Tony Dungy Copy Share Image
You owe it to yourself to be the best you can possibly be - in baseball and in life. — Pete Rose Copy Share Image
I swear it upon Zeus an outstanding runner cannot be the equal of an average wrestler. — Socrates Copy Share Image
