American Football is a great sport. In order to become a great player, you need to be in outstanding physical shape, have unmatched skills in ball handling and the cunning to outplay the other team. You need to be able to play well as an individual and as a member of a team to win. It takes great discipline to withstand training and passion to keep trying even when the season is not looking up. Almost every school has a football team and these teams are a source of pride and inspiration for their towns. Many football players dream to to someday play with the big boys in the National Football League.
Unfortunately, once they leave their small towns, some players are exposed to the ugly side of sports. Pressures from team patrons/sponsors, throwing the game for money, using performance enhancing drugs are just some of the things that threaten to taint the sports industry. The money involved in professional sports is astounding – with professional players earning up to $20 million dollars a year. Some Football players are seen in the media enjoying the high life -parties, booze, expensive cars and clothing. They get in trouble with the law for doing drugs, getting involved in prostitution or DUIs. Teens might get the wrong impression of the sport – that this is what being a football player is about.
That’s why we are thankful for websites such as Sports Feel Good Stories. A website dedicated to find inspiring stories in different sports, SFGS aims to remind us what it is all about – developing good character. Sports aren’t about attending flashy parties – but being able to work as a team. It’s not about having ‘bling’ either – it’s about learning to take loosing and winning astride. As their name implies, their website is full of inspirational stories and quotes designed to inspire visitors whether they’re sports fans or not. Everyone appreciates a good story that reminds them of the goodness left in this world. Encompassing different kinds of sports both in the major and minor league, Sports Feel Good Stories delivers just that. Here are some awesome quotes we thought might inspire you – you might even want to print these on foam fingers or t-shirt to support your favorite team!
11 Players, 1 heartbeat
Pain is weakness leaving the body
Pain is temporary, pride is forever
It’s not every Friday, it’s every day
Respect All, Fear None
Expect Victory
Refuse to Lose
Outwork the competition
Some wish for it – we work for it
What’s your favorite quote?
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