George Halas Quotes

There were high school coaches such as Charles Boston that took me under his wing and taught me the fundamentals of football. And when I went to college there was Robert Hill who took me there and he showed me what hard work and determination would do if you put forth the effort and you take a little time.

I might not be Shaq, but I can be Kobe, you know?

Deacon Jones has been the most inspirational person in my football career.

I was able to really see that connection as a football player where success requires a lot of hard work and effort, physically and mentally.

I don't think I'm conscious of most of the things I've drawn from football, because they're so ingrained in me now... understanding that the discipline and the routine and the regimentation to be successful.

To be successful in anything, you have to have a passion for it, and that leads to being enthusiastic and demanding. I didn't have it for history. So I wouldn't have been a good teacher in that area. But I had it for basketball. And that's what coaching is at every level: it's about teaching.

I was lucky enough to train with Carragher and Gerrard, and watch what they did on a daily basis - they never missed a session. I'd look how Carragher played, how he spoke and he was big to follow.

I think me making the Select Team was huge. It was the chance for me to be around those guys and see their work ethic and how they prepare. I think that's what I took the most away from it.

I tell people all the time that football taught me about life in every single aspect.

Football is still the most important thing. It keeps me focused and driven every day and that takes me on to be the best dad, son, and friend.

An important mentor for me, in terms of teaching me that there's a right way and a wrong way to do things, was probably my football coach. And playing football was one of the first times in my life that I realized nothing is given to you. You have to work really hard.

A lot of the lessons that are taught in football will promote success in anything you get into after football; for me, it just happens to be music. Being disciplined. Good character. Trying to do the right thing, and working hard.

Football teaches you hard work. It takes a lot of unspectacular preparation to have spectacular results in both business and football.

Basketball is my passion, and I love it, and I love to see my players succeed. I'm here for them and my children. That's my passion.

Sports were a big part of my life. I was the captain of the basketball team in high school, and captain of the basketball team at Princeton.

Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose-it teaches you about life.

Joe Gibbs helped define what the Washington Redskins stand for - integrity, hard work, determination, winning and championships.

In order to gain the respect of your players in the locker room, you can't just perform on Saturday. You have to do it consistently during practices, meetings, and in the weight room.

I'm going to go out and try to be the best player I can be and help the Chicago Bears win.

I learned a great many things in the Marines that helped me as a football coach. The Marines train men hard and to do things the right way, just as a football team must train.

Football taught me how hard you had to work to achieve something.

I know Penny Toler and coach Ross have worked hard to put together a strong team this year, and I am ready to start the season with my teammates.

I was lucky enough when it came to sports and work ethic to be taught some basics that continue to be important.

Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.

Sport has given me drive and discipline. It also taught me to remain humble.