Motivational Quotes for Athletes

Having the motivation to become successful is one of the biggest challenges an athlete will face. Coaches often use quotes to help build confidence and encourage his athletes. Below are 10 motivational quotes for athletes I would like to share with you whether you're a beginner or pro athlete.

Achieve the Success You Deserve - Read These 10 Motivational Quotes for Athletes

motivational quotes for athletes

1. "It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters." - Paul "Bear" Bryant

2. "You can motivate by fear, and you can motivate by reward. But both those methods are only temporary. The only lasting thing is self motivation." - Homer Rice

3. "If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it." - Ronnie Lott

4. "What do do with a mistake: recognize it, admit it, learn from it, forget it." - Dean Smith

5. "I've learned that something constructive comes from every defeat." - Tom Landry

6. "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up." - Vince Lombardi

7. "Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding." - Jim Valvano

8."There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do." – Derek Jeter"

9. "If you don’t have confidence, you’ll always find a way not to win.” – Carl Lewis

10. "One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team." – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

You Can Do This by Putting These Motivational Quotes for Athletes Into Action...

Now that these motivational quotes for athletes have given you inspiration, it's time to take action. Remember, nothing works unless you do. In fact, look once again at this inspirational saying by Jim Valvano; "Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding." Bye.