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    “Learn from the past.  Prepare for the future.  Perform in the present.” ~ Gary Mack, Mind Gym

      “When you are playing your game right on time, in the present, you perform at your best.  Why?  Because in the present, there is no pressure.  Pressure is created by anxieties about the future and remembered failures from the past.” ~ Gary Mack, Mind Gym

        “I have always believed that if you want to achieve anything special in life you have to work, work, and then work some more.” ~ David Beckham

          “Early practice is vital so that performances became totally ingrained and flow from the subconscious.” ~ Earl Woods

            “…The differences between expert performers and normal adults reflect a life-long persistence of deliberate effort to improve performance.” ~ Ericsson

              “Nobody – but nobody – has ever become really proficient at golf without practice, without doing a lot of thinking and then hitting a lot of shots.  It isn’t so much a lack of talent; it’s a lack of being able to repeat good shots consistently that frustrates most players.  And the only answer to that is practice.” ~ Jack Nicklaus

                “The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights.” ~ Muhammad Ali

                  “Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.” ~ Muhammad Ali

                    “If you even dream of beating me you’d better wake up and apologize.” ~ Muhammad Ali

                      “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” ~ Muhammad Ali

                        “The main ingredient of stardom is the rest of the team.” ~ John Wooden

                          “It’s the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen.” ~ John Wooden

                            “Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” ~ John Wooden

                              “A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.” ~ John Wooden

                                “Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It’s courage that counts.” ~ John Wooden

                                  “Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.” ~ John Wooden

                                    “Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” ~ John Wooden

                                      “Whenever you feel yourself growing anxious, breath in energy.  Breathe out negativity.  Breathe in relaxation.  Breathe out stress.” ~ Gary Mack, Mind Gym

                                        “Oxygen is energy  – it’s juice.  Oxygen helps relax muscles and clear the mind.  When you hold your breath, you are creating pressure and a nervous feeling.  Athletes who choke start to become nervous about being nervous.  Anxious about being anxious.” ~ Gary Mack, Mind Gym

                                          “We all choke.  Winners know how to handle choking better than losers.” ~ John McEnroe