Training is principally an act of faith.

With the proper motivation, that is, a good reason for wanting to do it, your mind can overcome any sort of adversity.

The coach's job is twenty percent technical and training, and eighty per cent inspirational. He may know all there is to know about tactics, technique and training, but if he cannot win the confidence and comradeship of his pupils he will never be a good coach

Fear is the strongest driving-force in competition. Not fear of one's opponent, but of the skill and high standard which he represents; fear, too, of not acquitting oneself well. In the achievement of greater performances, of beating formidable rivals, the athlete defeats fear and conquers himself.

Training is principally an act of faith.

There's nothing a man can't do if the spirit's there.

Confidence is the most important quality in all athlete-coach relationships.