Paul is back for another action-packed episode. He is joined by Miss Olivia, and they will discuss some well-known inspirational sporting quotes by athletes and coaches from over the years. Some of what will be mentioned include.
- quotes from a man many consider to be the greatest coach in American football history and in all of American sports.
- an inspirational former Aussie swimmer who broke world records during his career and is now inspiring many through his guts and determination dealing with a rare, debilitating disease.
- the "smash em 'like guitars", quote from a former American swimmer and how the quote inspired a world record swim and the end of a long gold medal streak.
- the great Muhammed Ali and some of his many inspirational quotes.
- Jim Valvano and Herb Brooks
- Michael Jordan and Dennis Lillee
- Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus
- Pele
- Wayne Gretsky
- Arthur Ashe
- Bo Jackson
- Babe Ruth
- John Wooden and Phil Jackson
- Duncan Armstrong
- Jack Gibson
- Tommy Lasorda
We also discuss the importance of writing motivational quotes/affirmations. We have our Quiz and also our segments Who Am I? and Where Are They Now?
Inspirational sporting quotes sources
1. Linktree.com ‘get inspired with our 30 best sports quotes’. By guest contributor, 2023.
2. The sporting news.com ‘the best-and funniest-motivational quotes in sports’, by kevin. L. burke, 10/10/2016.
3. Muhammed ali. The eye witness story of a boxing legend. By alan goldstein, carlton books, london, 2000.
4. Global star holidays australia ‘famous sportsmen’s famous quotes’, by malcolm simpson, n.d.
5. USA today.com ‘i inherited a cancer gene from my dad. He also lefgt me a game plan to live.’jamie valvano, 30/8/2023.
6. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Valvano
7. AZ quotes ‘funny inspirational sports quotes’, n.d.
8. Dennis lillee- cricket’s greatest. Roshan ariyaratnam, 9/6/2022.
9. Basketball mindset training.com ‘top 50 michael jordan quotes about basketball and life’, 22/10/23
10. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vince_Lombardi
11. Goodreads.com ‘babe ruth quotes’, n.d.
12. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Ruth
13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wooden
14. Quotes of famous people.com ‘jack gibson quotes’, n.d.
15. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Lasorda
16. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Klim
17. https://www.olympics.com.au/olympians/michael-klim/
18. Great australian sporting moments, by michael roberts with michael tormey, the miegunyah press, 2008.
19. https://www.azquotes.com/author/47204-Michael_Klim
20. Wide world of sports.nine.com.au ‘Exclusive: australian olympic hero michael klim’s debilitating symptoms have stabilised with the help of plasma donors’, by emily patterson, 2/10/2023.
21. The sunday project ‘Exclusive: australian swimming hero michael klim reveals major health battle with CIPD’, 10/7/2022.Network 10 the project tv.
22. Micebass ‘men’s 4 x 100m freestyle relay sydney olympics 2000- www.wobblyblock.com’,7/2/2007.
23. Inside with brett hawke ‘smash them like guitars. Gary hall junior explains’, 2/12/2020.
24. Miracle-Coach Brooks Addresses Team Pre Game. by MurphyStar1. 12/6/2008.
25. ESPN Sports "Don't Give Up...Don't Ever Give Up!-Jimmy V. @espnthrowback.
26. Jim Valvano Three Things To Do in Life-by Kiersten Long. 2/5/2016.
Intro Music- One Shot by Soundroll.
Outro Music- Can't Give it Up by All Good Folks from Upbeat.
