Quotables
"Success is a peace of mind which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best that you are capable of becoming."
-- John Wooden
“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my desitination.”
Jimmy Dean. Dean was an American country music singer, television host, actor, and businessman.
"The harder you work for something, the greater you'll feel when you achieve it." ... anonymous (or from a good coach, parent or boss).
"Sports don't build character ... they reveal it." ... Legendary coach John Wooden.
"Anything worthy of your passion should be worthy of your prepration." ... Sue Enquist, former UCLA softball coach
“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.”
— former Los Anegles Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda.
"Players do not decide their future; they decide their habits and their habits decide their future."
… anonymous!
“The absolute heart of loyalty is to value those people who tell you the truth, not just those people who tell you what you want to hear. In fact, you should value them most. Because they have paid you the compliment of leveling with you and assuming you can handle it.” ... Legendary coach Pat Summitt
"The more I practice, the luckier I get." Legendary golfer Arnold Palmer.
"Pride Plus Passion Produces Positive Performance with Propery Preparation" ... Tom Mauldin, Bend High School softball coach.
“I think the most important thing for a high school athlete is to work on improving yourself both on and off the field.” ... Brandi Chastain, US Olympian.
“One day of practice is like one day of clean living. It doesn't do you any good.” ... Abe Lemons. legendary college coach.
“The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before.” ... Hall of Fame quarterback Steve Young.
“Practice puts brains in our muscles.” ... legendary golfer Sam Snead.