Nate Holland Quotes

The only way I can meet expectations of myself and what I think I am capable of is to make sure my game is in order and I am doing things that allow me to perform at my best, to make sure my training is good, to make sure I am focused on watching the ball and not worried about the external expectations.

Since a month, two months ago, you know, I've started hitting the ball well. I'm playing some really good tennis. That really helps. I sort of have to motivate myself to get pumped up. It really helps my game a lot.

It's a fine balance for an athlete in enjoying the moment and being really satisfied, say, with a run, and with your day, and knowing you can make it better in the future.

I want to wake up every day and feel that I'm training harder than my competitors, that I'm dieting harder, that I'm recovering better. That's what gives me confidence when I'm lining up on the blocks. I've never gone out to prove people wrong. I just want to be the best that I can possibly be.

I'm not very good at sticking at things if I can't be successful at them. I gave up on sport a long time ago.

Whatever your situation might be, set your mind to whatever you want to do and put a good attitude in it, and I believe that you can succeed. You are not going to get anywhere just sitting on your butt and moping around.

You tell your kids that no matter what, you set your goals and you go for them. Whatever it is you achieve, never give up. You want your kids to have that good attitude, the confidence, and the will power to believe in themselves.

I think if I just do what I do every day, on the extraordinary Olympic stage, I could be a podium contender.

In order to win, you must expect to win.

I'm just maintaining the same mindset that I had going into the 2012 Olympics and Olympic trials, which is just, whatever happens, happens.

Before important games, I don't change my preparation.

I'd be walking off the court thinking I didn't put everything out there, which was the last thing I wanted, so I just went out there and focused on my game, and it worked out great. It's nice to know I can play at that level, but to do it week in, week out is a different challenge, and I want to be able to do that.

One of the biggest things I've worked on is how to play my best tennis every single time I walk on to the court.

We've got to be right mentally - to stay focused and not get carried away if results go our way.

Tell me why is it easier if you know the number one? You prepare as though you are number one anyway.

There's always a little bit of anticipation - some people call it nerves - the night before, and although I always slept pretty well before big matches, you want to be on edge a little bit to get the best out of yourself.

You literally can't do any more than your best so that was always my attitude and that is still my attitude, which is to go out there and give it my best every single night.

When I'm about to play in a big match, I take things easy.

I think, of course, when you are coming somewhere, when you know you are playing good tennis, it always helps you.

I just want to go out there and play to my full potential, and play a healthy season, know what I'm saying?

When I get onto the pitch, I block out everything around it, and I really focus on the pitch.

I believe that thinking positively and envisioning the best possible outcome can add to your achievements.

There is no point in getting nervous. I get a few butterflies in my stomach, but it isn't really nerves but things that will help your game.

I focus on making sure I'm sharp, and it doesn't matter who I am fighting. I need to perform at my best and try to elevate my game to the highest level I possibly can, so that is what I concentrate on doing.

You have to be completely there in every game, and as soon as you drop your level even one per cent, you concede goals.