Athlete Quote by LaVell Edwards
“It has been our experience that if a young man decides to go on a mission, he can not only play well when he returns, he will often play better. If an athlete could play well before he went on a mission, he will definitely play well when he returns; and, if an athlete could not play well before his mission, he probably won't play well when he returns. However, his chances of playing well are perhaps better if he goes because he will return with . . . better work habits, and a better knowledge of what it takes to be successful.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Coaching conference, 1970s
Experiencing a mission improves an athlete’s performance due to better habits and understanding of success.
In simple terms: Missions build better habits and insight, boosting performance.
Key Takeaway
Seek growth experiences to enhance skills.
Themes
growth
habits
performance
mission
success
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- team building
- military service
- career development
- sports training
Key Concepts
psychology
skill development
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you structure a mission to maximize skill gain?
- What habits matter most for performance?
A Different Perspective
Improvement may depend on prior skill level; not everyone benefits equally.
![“You're not going to tell me that you're going to find a person who's not a very good athlete and he or she is going to be a great player. But anyone can play the game. That's the nice thing about the game. You don't really have to be a world-class athlete to play the sport [golf] and have fun…” quote by Jack Nicklaus](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c59/jack-nicklaus-1429_athlete_you-re-not-going-to-tell-me-that-you-re_2613799.jpg)
