“Sport can be used for messaging, for example, making the connections between shin guards or a helmet that protects you, and protection in terms of HIV and AIDS. There has also been a very active program in Africa called 'Kick Polio out of Africa,' where soccer players have spoken out in terms of polio. There is also going to be a swim for malaria.” UsedSportsTermPlayerExampleProtectProgramConnectionsActiveProtectionAidsSoccerKicksSwimHivProtect YouHelmetMalariaSoccer PlayerPolio Author:Carol Bellamy
“A coach who is not teaching leads to the worst thing in a program -- players not learning.” PlayerTeachingWorstProgramCoachesWorst Things Author:Don Meyer
“I think there's an awful lot of ball players with great skills, but whether or not they're going to be on winning teams is not going to be answered until you see how they fit in to a team or a program. If they don't, it may be their fault or it may be their coaches.” IfsThinkingMayWinningPlayerTeamFitSkillsProgramBallsFaultsCoachesAwfulWinning TeamBall Players Author:Tex Winter
“I don't blame the players, I don't blame the parents, I blame programs and I blame the coaches.” ParentPlayerProgramBlameCoaches Author:Tony DiCicco
“"You were designed to be very smart, Max," she told me. "We electrically stimulated your synaptic nerve endings while your brain was developing." "And yet I still can't program my DVD player," I said.” SaidStillsBrainPlayerDirectorsSmartProgramDevelopingNervesMaxDvdsVery SmartMaximum Ride Author:James Patterson
“The Barcelona youth program is one of the best in the world. As a kid, they teach you not to play to win, but to grow in ability as a player.” WorldPlayKidsWinningGrowsSportsAbilityTeachPlayerYouthFootballProgramBarcelonaPlay To Win Author:Lionel Messi
“It's not my job to motivate players. They bring extraordinary motivation to our program. It's my job not to de-motivate them.” KidsJobsMotivationSportsPlayerProgramExtraordinarySportsmanship Author:Lou Holtz
“The P.A.S.T. preventative screening and treatment programs are a must for all players. We can extend our lives and live a healthy and pain free life. The programs are very comprehensive. We have lost several players at a young age, maybe the loss of some of our players could have been prevented with the prevention, knowledge, and treatment that P.A.S.T. provides.” Has BeensAgePainYoungLostLossOur LivesPlayerHealthyProgramTreatmentCould Have BeenYoung AgeComprehensivePreventionScreeningFree Life Author:James Worthy