Matt Cassel Quotes

I want to be out there playing just as much as everybody else.

If I am on the pitch there is a lot of energy in my body.

Is my ability what it was at, say, 25 or 30 years old? Probably not, but I like to compete. I like to go out and play the game hard.

Whether it's a friendly match, or for points, or a final, or any game - I play the same. I'm always trying to be my best, first for my team, for myself, for the fans, and to try and win.

I love getting out of bed for competition.

I'm always a competitor. I'm not there just to have a good time. I want to play well and perform well.

Every time I step on the court, I know I can beat my opponent.

But I am a basketball player going out there to compete, I am going to try to win no matter what. That is just in my blood.

I live to be in these matches.

I've been an athlete and competitor my whole life, and there's nothing more that I get off on than competition.

I'm just a basketball player going out there and trying to get wins.

I always come very motivated to the Grand Slams.

My challenge is to win every match I play.

It's good to be competitive when everyone wants to be in the starting line-up.

I like a little pressure. That's how football goes.

As a competitor you want to be out there starting and competing.

For every athlete, it is very important to be able to engage in their favorite thing, give all the best in training, performing in competitions, defending the honor of the motherland.

When I'm on the pitch, I enjoy myself, and I try to give my all.

I had to sit out for 21 weeks. I got to feel what it would be like if I didn't play, and I can't imagine not playing.

What drives me is winning medals and going out there and enjoying it.

I'm always motivated when I go out on the pitch.

It is nice to be playing, being on the pitch, and contributing to the team.

I have a lot of competitive juices, and I want to go out and compete on the football field every day.

I like to be just an athlete, but if I go to competition and compete, I love to be a star, maybe.

There's nothing like playing. You can coach and you can be around the game, but there is nothing like playing. It's just so much fun.