Accepting Quote by Summer Sanders

Even if you don't become a professional athlete, the experience of working with a team, knowing how to set goals, and working every day…

— Maya Moore

It's not just about winning or losing, but to learn about teamwork, learn about sportsmanship, learn about discipline. The value of working together for…

— Erik Spoelstra

The values learned on the playing field-how to set goals, endure, take criticism and risks, become team players, use our beliefs, stay healthy and…

— Donna de Varona

Sports can do so much. They've given me a framework: meeting new people, confidence, self-esteem, discipline, motivation. All these things I learned, whether I…

— Mia Hamm

An athlete gains so much knowledge by just participating in a sport. Focus, discipline, hard work, goal setting and, of course, the thrill of…

— Kristi Yamaguchi

Sports build good habits, confidence, and discipline. They make players into community leaders and teach them how to strive for a goal, handle mistakes,…

— Julie Foudy

Playing the sport has taught me about teamwork and how to be a good team player, social skills and most importantly, dedication.

— P. K. Subban

One of the most awesome things about sports, particularly team sports, is that everything you need to do to be successful on the playing…

— Sheila Cornell-Douty

Competitive sports keep alive in us a spirit and vitality. Sports teach the strong to know when they are weak and the brave to…

— Douglas MacArthur

I think that's one of the best things about us being professional athletes, just being a role model for others, really embracing that and…

— Nikola Vucevic

Just having what's important, to have people around you to support and take care of you. That's the most important thing when you are…

— Angelique Kerber

Sports ideally teach discipline and commitment. They challenge you and build character for everything you do in life.

— Howie Long