Ana Ivanovic Quotes

It's so important for kids to get involved with sports in general at a young age.

Enrolling your child in a recreational sport sponsored by your neighborhood recreation community centers is a great way to keep kids active.

As a father, I believe that involving children in sports at a young age is generally, a wise proposition. I believe that healthy competition is... well... healthy; that sporting events foster a spirit of teamwork that far surpasses the events themselves; and that active participation keeps children moving and is good for their self-esteem.

We want to encourage the young ones to learn and get some confidence in sports. It's fun and keeps you active and moving.

I have long recognized a link between fitness and mental health and I think we need to encourage young people to take part in sports and team activities because we know it has such positive results.

I'm convinced that promoting sport is an intelligent way of educating our children.

Everybody recognises that giving young people competitive outlet through sport is a very good thing.

Sport is one way of keeping kids off their phones.

We should teach kids, whether you're on the varsity team or not, that movement is a great thing in your life.

Don't just set a goal for your child but ensure that they play outdoor sports for overall development.

I was always active as a child. My dad tried to place me in every sport imaginable. I had so much energy, he wanted to push me in a direction where that energy was used appropriately to keep me out of trouble and focused while I was in school.

I think that kids aren't even exploring the option of sports anymore, and they don't even know what they could do.

The Games are just a nice, positive way to build friendships, camaraderie and, of course, self-esteem. Plus, the Games are a great opportunity for people to participate in sports who normally wouldn't.

I enjoy sports in person.

My son has taken liking for sports and is most of the time playing cricket and football. It is so much fun being with them, as I'm enjoying every phase of motherhood.

When I grew up we had gym at school, two or three dance classes after school, ice skating lessons, and all sorts of sports at our finger tips. We weren't glued to computers because they didn't exist, so being active was all we knew.

I played football. I wrestled. Those were team sports and I played for the school. When I was younger, I played kick the can and stuff like that. I loved that.

My kids know the importance of being active - and that's why teaming up with the USTA was such an organic fit for me. They are making strives to get families outside - and using tennis as a way to get kids to stay active.

Olympism is a philosophy which, by blending sport with culture, seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal ethical principles.

Sport is something that is very inspirational for young people.

I would encourage people to participate in sports. You don't have to dream of being an Olympic or a professional athlete.

If you want experiences to make you a better person, then you play two or three sports.

My parents always kept my brothers and I in sports to keep us out of trouble.

Engaging in sports from a young age will ensure physical and mental well-being.

I have to say that sports is what kept me out of trouble. No matter the circumstances, my mom kept us playing sports. She worked hard to provide for us and even harder to make sure we always stayed active. Whether it was football or basketball, we were playing one sport or another year-round.