X-Factor Performance Consulting

Motivational Quotes

Athletes and Coaches love motivational quotes.  Here are some of X-Factors favorites.

Michael Jordan

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.”

Andre Agassi

“I think I’ve always had the shots.  But in the past, I’ve suffered too many mental lapses.  Now, I’m starting to get away from that and my mental discipline and commitment to the game are much better. I think I’m really good at looking at the big picture.  That’s the difference between being around for the final or watching the final from my sofa from home.”

JFK

“The relationship between the soundness of the body and the activities of the mind is subtle and complex.  Much is not yet understood.  But we do know...that intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong; that hardy spirits and tough minds usually inhabit sound gods”

Diana Taurasi

We thrive on pressure and I think that’s what makes you great.  I think if there is no pressure there then there are no expectations and you just settle for whatever comes out of it.  The way we play pressure is what we thrive on and that’s what makes you great.

Coach K

“Visualize a wagon wheel as a complete team.  The leader may be the hub of the wheel at the center.  Now suppose the spokes are the connecting relationships the leader is building with people on the outer rim of the wheel.  If the hub is removed, then the entire wheel collapses.  In a situation like that, if the team loses the leader, the entire team collapses.”

Mia Hamm

“You must learn to focus to “find the zone.” That’s what players with mental toughness do.  Is it easy?  Absolutely not.  It is in fact one of the most difficult aspects of soccer and one I struggle with every game and every practice.”