Synopses & Reviews
Many of the all-time greatest male and female athletes and coaches from virtually every conceivable sport offer their inspirational words of wisdom in this collection of motivational quotes on what it takes to be a champion.What traits does Hall of Fame tennis star Chris Evert think it takes to be a champion' What does Tiger Woods think is his greatest asset' (It has nothing to do with driving, pitching, or putting.)The answers to these questions are found within If Winning Were Easy, Everyone Would Do It. Accomplished sports authors Charlie Jones and Kim Doren have combined hundreds of interviews and careful research to assemble 365 quotes from some of our most beloved sports heroes."It's not where you start, but where you finish," says April Heinrichs, coach of the U.S. women's national soccer team."Confidence is only born out of one thing: demonstrated ability," says Bill Parcells, former NFL head coach and Super Bowl champion. "It is not born of anything else. You cannot dream up confidence. You cannotfabricate it. You cannot wish it. You have to accomplish it.".Whether you are a serious athlete, work out for fun, or simply watch sports on the weekends, this collection of quotes from world-class athletes and coaches will enlighten, motivate, and encourage you to accomplish more in your life.
About the Author
Charlie Jones is one of the most versatile sports broadcasters ever. He covered the NFL for nearly four decades and is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He broadcast three Olympic Games, 50 college football bowl games, the Ryder Cup, and Wimbledon. He's also the New York Times best-selling author of What Makes Winners Win. Kim Doren is a marketing professional, an accomplished athlete, a world traveler, and a motivational speaker. She is the coauthor with Jones of That's Outside My Boat, You Go Girl! and Be the Ball. She lives in La Jolla, Calif.