Joe Root Quotes

Growing up, we played sports nonstop. I mean every single day. As soon I got done with breakfast, I was ready to go.

In Brazil, U.S., Japan and some other countries, there are many sports being played and I hope that will be the case in India as well. Sports is good for the country.

The Olympic Games must not be an end in itself, they must be a means of creating a vast programme of physical education and sports competitions for all young people.

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

Baseball was made for kids, and grown-ups only screw it up.

Minor sports in the community is fun and recreation for everyone, not just the elite. I think back to my days in minor hockey and those are my fondest memories, having fun.

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

I still believe it is important that children have a chance to play other sports because they all offer learning experiences. Soccer is a growing sport and would be a good complement to hockey.

I want to create as many opportunities as possible for people inclined towards sports.

I don't know where sports in general will go. But when I grew up, you just played the sport. Parents just wanted to make sure that you were happy doing something.

Schools are really, really important. It gives you access to every kid in the country. It gives you a massive pool of people to see who might be talented at different sports. It allows kids to try sports. Kids can be inspired all they want, but if they can't go out and try a sport, then it's no good.

Everyone should know a sport.

The more baseball the better. It is a healthful sport and develops team play and initiative, plus an independent attitude.

My four older brothers were my favorite players. That's why I got into football and sports.

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

I think video games are a huge part of our society now. Having kids play baseball video games helps them understand and love the game. It could actually push them to get out there and play the game for real. That's great for the sport.

I played sports in high school and in college.

Companies that support sports developmental programs in our communities should also be applauded.

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

Taking part in these types of programs is crucial to our youth and crucial to the future of this game.

I was a sports nut. I stayed after school probably three hours every day - from fall, to winter, to spring. I went from football to basketball to track, and it started all over again. I loved all of it. I just loved being an athlete and all that it entailed. It really accounts for who I am today and even how I think today.

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.

I want to do what I can to give the next generation of athletes added advantages in the game.

I was an athlete when I was growing up.

Today's Little Leaguers, and there are millions of them each year, pick up how to hit and throw and field just by watching games on TV. By the time they're out of high school, the good ones are almost ready to play professional ball.