A story by Roy Campanella, former Major League Catcher who was paralyzed in a 1958 automobile accident "We're a rugged breed, us quads. If we weren't, we wouldn't be around today. Yes, we're a rugged breed; in many ways, we've been blessed with a savvy and spirit that isn't given to everybody. And let me say that this refusal of total or full acceptance of one's disability all hooks up with one thing -- faith, an almost divine faith. Down in the reception room of the … [Read more...]
Basketball Quotations
This page of motivational and inspirational basketball quotations feature quotes specifically from those involved in the game of basketball. Some are funny, some are wise, and some are just plain crazy! You will find motivational quotes from basketball coaches and players on the other quotation pages -- and many of the quotes below are motivational -- but many don't necessarily fit into any specific category. What you'll find here are just some great basketball quotes and quips from those in … [Read more...]
All-Purpose Advice Quotations
Coaching involves much more than simply the X's and O's. There is a certain art involved in being a leader of this game as well. The same can also be said for the words on this page. [quotcoll tags="allpurpose"] … [Read more...]
Coach Poem
It's not about the whistle or the uniform you wear. It's more about the sportsmanship and values that you share. It's stressing skills and teamwork over victory and fame. Why coach? It's for the players -- and because you love the game. ~ seen on back of Hallmark Keepsake ornament box … [Read more...]
Attitude Quotations
The power of a proper mental attitude is immeasurable. Great things can be achieved on the basketball court and in life if you display a positive attitude. As my dad always says, 'your attitude affects your altitude'! [quotcoll tags="attitude"] … [Read more...]
The Lion and Gazelle
Every morning in Africa a gazelle wakes up and knows that it will have to outrun the fastest lion or it will be killed. And, every morning in Africa a lion wakes up and knows that it will have to outrun the slowest gazelle or it will starve to death. So, in Africa, it doesn't matter if you are the lion or the gazelle. When that sun comes up, you had better be running. … [Read more...]
Think Like A Winner!
What are the traits that make one man a winner and another man a loser? The big difference is in how a man thinks. His attitude will govern his actions. For instance... A winner is always ready to tackle something new ... a loser is prone to believe it can't be done. A winner isn't afraid of competition ... a loser excuses himself with the idea that the competition beat him out. A winner knows he's sometimes wrong and is willing to admit his mistakes ... a loser can usually find … [Read more...]
Be
Be understanding to your enemies. Be loyal to your friends. Be strong enough to face the world each day. Be weak enough to know you cannot do everything alone. Be generous to those who need your help. Be frugal with what you need yourself. Be wise enough to know that you do not know everything. Be foolish enough to believe in miracles. Be willing to share your joys. Be willing to share the sorrows of others. Be a leader when you see a path others have missed. Be a follower when you … [Read more...]
How To Be A Champion
You wonder how they do it, You look to see the knack, You watch the foot in action, Or the shoulder or the back. But when you spot the answer Where the glamours lurk, You'll find in moving higher Up the laurel-covered spire, That most of it is practice, And the rest of it is work. -- Grantland Rice … [Read more...]
Basketball Poem
Why be shopping at the mall, When you could be playing basketball. Why be standing still, When you could be doing basketball drills. Why be lying in a cot, When you could be shooting a foul shot. Why be a cheerleader rooting, When you could be a basketball player shooting. Why be sitting in the sun, When you could be playing one on one. Why be talking to your sibling, When you could be in a gym dribbling. Why be on the couch being lazy, Because if you don't play basketball, you are … [Read more...]