Classic, Inspiring Sports Quotes, Quotations, and Sayings

Inspiring sports quotes really can make a difference: Often, in sports, it takes a little encouragement to help us push through physical exhaustion, or a difficult situation in a game. Sometimes, a quote can help us focus intently, to muster the extra effort to press on. We have gathered what we think are some of the most inspiring sports quotes and sayings ever spoken, by some of the greatest coaches that have ever lived, and some of the most talented athletes ever to play their sports. Hopefully, you can find an inspiring quote here that strikes a chord with you, or whoever you're coaching, and helps you to become champions in whatever your sport.



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Inspiring Mike Ditka Quote on Never Quitting:

"You're never a loser until you quit trying."
~ Mike Ditka
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Bear Bryant Quote on Working Hard in Preparation:

"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
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