Kirk Cousins Quotes

As an athlete, confidence makes me more competitive and helps me perform better.

In competition, when I start performance I try not to think about all the pressure from the fans. But, I got a lot of energy from them always. They make me more perfect.

Actually the adrenaline of the game will probably help me out a little bit to regain command and concentration about the things that I have to do.

I actually love pressure.

Pressure brings out the best in me. It's the only way to keep improving: putting a bit of pressure on yourself.

I feel confident of being No. 1, but I know I can't let myself play a few bad games.

Some players need pressure to get the best out of themselves.

Coaches often sting me to get the best of me. I am used to it.

I'd much rather have that pressure than be at the end of the field and no one expecting you to win. That's the kind of pressure that you've got to enjoy and love.

I've never been more motivated to be No. 1 in the world. I've never been more motivated to try to extend that lead from one to two. All the hard work that I've put into my game right now has paid off, but I've got to keep working hard to win as much as I can.

There are periods when you feel really good. You feel the ball is bigger. The court is larger. You feel like you can't miss. And then there are periods when you feel, 'OK, I'm not feeling great.' But I still need to try to find a way to win.

In training, you can push yourself to the limit and test yourself against the best players in the world. That is when the pressure is really on, and they are the moments when you either improve, or you don't.

Winning matches on any surface will definitely give you a much larger element of trust in what you're doing.

I know how good I am, and I know where I can go if I'm in the right mindset and respecting my opponent.

If you want to have that winning feeling, it's best to keep on winning.

When you continue to perform, your confidence level increases dramatically.

In a moment, or type of pressure, you just go out, and I play like I always do. Because it's a big moment, I'm not going to shy away and not show my talents. I'll show what I can do and show it every game.

I think, when I score, it's always important, and that gives me confidence.

If a footballer is well motivated and has various things to motivate him every day, he will keep achieving his goals.

You grow up always thinking you'd be in pressure situations all the time, and that's why I put pressure on myself in practice, so when those situations come in the game I feel I can be successful.

I have to step up and do well in every match I get to play.

Once you get a couple good plays, you get confidence and it carries over.

When I am No. 2, and I am working as hard as I can, then quite often the keeper ahead starts to raise his game even more.

If you start badly, and the crowd get on your case, there is no way back. But if you start well and your confidence is high all that booing becomes music to your ears.

There was always a lot of pressure - I fought on Channel 5 in my first fight and got two million views - but luckily I'm the kind of person who thrives under pressure. I use it to fuel my performances and training, knowing that all eyes are on me and that there's a lot to live up to. It made me harder, tougher and more determined.