We begin our practices with a quote for the day to help us focus on the theme for the day or week. Here are a few of the quotes that we have displayed in our locker room. You will also find links to quotes which we use when teaching winning character traits.
“It’s amazing how little difference there is between a winning effort and a losing one.”
Norm Snead
“One big play can win a football game. No one knows when the big play is coming up, therefore every player must go all out on every play.”
Vince Lombardi
“There is a big difference between wanting to and willing to.”
Bear Bryant
“Don’t give up. Reach down inside of you and you’ll find something left.”
Bear Bryant
“If my 75 percent boy plays 15 percent over his ability and your 100 percent boy slogs around and plays 15 percent under his, then we will beat you every time.”
Bear Bryant
“When you make a mistake, there are only three things you should ever do about it: admit it; learn from it; and don’t repeat it.”
Bear Bryant
“You’re never beaten until the clock runs out.”
Bear Bryant
“Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don’t quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal and don’t quit until you reach it. Never quit.”
Bear Bryant
“Remember, do your job for just six seconds, every play, and make something happen. Don’t wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Do that, and we’re going to win.”
Bear Bryant
“In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first – ahead of personal glory.”
Bear Bryant
“A great performer can give a great performance and lose. A great player will do the things it takes to win.”
Bear Bryant
“Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.”
Vince Lombardi
“It’s amazing how little difference there is between a winning effort and a losing one.”
Norm Snead
“One big play can win a football game. No one knows when the big play is coming up, therefore every player must go all out on every play.”
Vince Lombardi
“There is a big difference between wanting to and willing to.”
Bear Bryant
“Don’t give up. Reach down inside of you and you’ll find something left.”
Bear Bryant
“If my 75 percent boy plays 15 percent over his ability and your 100 percent boy slogs around and plays 15 percent under his, then we will beat you every time.”
Bear Bryant
“When you make a mistake, there are only three things you should ever do about it: admit it; learn from it; and don’t repeat it.”
Bear Bryant
“You’re never beaten until the clock runs out.”
Bear Bryant
“Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don’t quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal and don’t quit until you reach it. Never quit.”
Bear Bryant
“Remember, do your job for just six seconds, every play, and make something happen. Don’t wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Do that, and we’re going to win.”
Bear Bryant
“In order to have a winner, the team must have a feeling of unity; every player must put the team first – ahead of personal glory.”
Bear Bryant
“A great performer can give a great performance and lose. A great player will do the things it takes to win.”
Bear Bryant
“Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is.”
Vince Lombardi