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101 Inspirational Quotes for Athletes Before a Big Game

Prepare for Victory

Before stepping onto the field or court, ignite your competitive spirit with these words of inspiration. Let these quotes fuel your drive, focus your determination, and remind you of the power within you.

Quotes to Empower You

• “You've trained for this moment, now seize it.” – Unknown
• “Success isn't owned, it's leased and rent is due every day.” – Ernie Banks
• “The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose.” – Ernie Banks
• “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson
• “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

Quotes to Foster Teamwork

• “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” – Michael Jordan
• “Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” – Henry Ford

li>”Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

• “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” – Phil Jackson
• “Teamwork makes the dream work.” – John C. Maxwell

Quotes to Inspire Relentless Effort

• “Pain is temporary. Quitting lasts forever.” – Lance Armstrong
• “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson
• “Don't be afraid to fail. Be afraid not to try.” – Michael Jordan
• “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill