John Edgar Wideman Quotes

As of right now, I have no desire. I've watched several games and played pickup ball thinking I'd have the feeling I'd like to get back, but I didn't have that feeling. I don't really miss the game.

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 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 danced for 12 years, and I played a lot team sports: basketball, volleyball.

I grew up a huge jock, a lot of basketball and football. We had a pond in my back yard growing up, and we played a lot of hockey, too. I loved to score goals.

I was a cheerleader in high school, but I love to play basketball.

I know I used to play basketball every day, whether it was for fun with my older brother or if it was organized basketball on teams.

I love basketball because it's social, and you're not even thinking about working out - you're just playing a game and getting great exercise at the same time.

Competition is great for everyone. Sports can teach you so much at an early age, including camaraderie and sportsmanship. Competition aspect is something I've always been big on - I always wanted to compete in something. It was swimming for many years, then I moved on to basketball. I had to find a way to channel my competitive energy, so I'm lucky that basketball worked out for me.

I played a little basketball. Some football in junior high.

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

If I make a change to a young kid to play any sport, not only tennis, instead of spending time in front of the TV or computer, that is good. I want to give them a good example: 'Hey, go out and play and see the world.'

I played basketball and soccer my freshman year in high school.

I would never tell anybody to give up hockey - the great sports we have here - basketball, lacrosse - rugby coming into its own - we've got so many great team sports, and I say hold on to them.

My days shouldn't be hard because I'm doing what I'm doing and that's playing basketball.

Since childhood, sports has been one of the most important influences in my life.

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

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.

I love sports. I've played basketball, baseball, soccer, tennis, track and field growing up.

I love sports and I love sports movies.

We look for opportunities to play together including basketball, tennis, swimming, riding bikes and touch football. I try to provide a loving environment where we can play. I think that's good on so many levels - emotionally, for family interactions and, of course, physically.

I find buying a bicycle is a great way to stay in touch with people.

Nobody cared about swimming. You could draw a crowd for basketball.

I love team sports - they give me something to focus on rather than the fact that I can't breathe or my muscles are aching.

I love the gym; I love basketball. I'm really passionate about it.