Wednesday, March 28, 2018

The vision of a champion by Anson Dorrance. Quotes

-Winning does not tempt that man. This is how he grows: by being defeated, decisively, by constantly greater beings. Rainer Maria Rilke.
-What is extraordinary  and eternal does not want to be bent by us. And then, what you win or what you become has much more meaning. This kind of victory you carry with you wherever you go; it is what you are. 
-The unique and inquiring UNC world, one which, I would later discover, transcends more sport. It is a world in which women are called warriors; a world in which, even more than their athletic ability, players are valued for traits such as tenacity, resilience, and courage, testimony to the depth and quality of their character. Gloria Averbuch
-After hearing my first Anson pregame team speech, laced with life philosophy, I wept. Gloria Averbuch
-This book shows you that while skill is essential, what makes a true champion is not just physical ability of soccer talent. Victory only begins on the field. At UNC program, it is often outside the white lines that the players' abilities are truly tested, developed, and deepened. You will learn that champions are not born, they are constructed. Gloria Averbuch.
- Victory is never all triumph.
-Team chemistry requires constant attention. Sometimes you have to work off the field just as conscientiously as you do on it. 
-The winning mentality occurs when each and every player steps up to take responsibility. Be a part of the reason your team wins. 
-The will to win is overrated in athletics, because everyone wants to win. It's the will to prepare to win that makes the difference. 
-The vision of a champion is exemplified by heart, athleticism, strength, tactics, focus, and skill. 
-At UNC we do not believe in a sense of entitlement. 
-Let's dream impossible dreams. 

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