In the achievement of greater performances, of beating formidable rivals, the athlete defeats fear and conquers himself.

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

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

Training is principally an act of faith.

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

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

The runner must be a fanatic for hard work and enthusiastic enough to enjoy it.