Game Readiness Quotes

I think playoff experience matters for sure.

I want to be more than prepared for the game, for the preseason, for the season.

I'd rather not talk about myself in terms of stepping up a level or things like that because I prefer to do my work during the week and then show my best in the game.

As far as starting or not starting, that means more to some players than others. And if it means more to someone else, I think you should let them start and just go out there and do your job when it's your turn.

I think all you can do is prepare properly for every game but you also have to be realistic. Be realistic about what you are as a team.

I don't want a player that's content with not playing... But we wanted to play the guys that got us here.

I don't think I was a fine game coach. I'm trying to be honest. I think I was a good practice coach.

You would want to play in every game if possible, but I am realistic.

I do feel we have several great keepers on this team. We just need to get them that experience.

I like the ball in a big game. I'm not afraid to take it.

There's something to be said with your quarterback your leader being there on Day 1.

I didn't think I was going to play that day. I'd have to thank the training staff for getting me on the field that day. They made a bigger deal than I thought it was.

A key basketball skill is imagery. The best players "see" situations before they happen so they can be prepared

Sometimes, when I am not playing in a game, it leaves me feeling very tired when I play in the next one. It is like I haven't trained for a month.

When I get up in the morning, I look forward to the games and I'm just buzzing. At the end of the day, if you are nervous or scared before games, you are not going to perform. I just go out there and think, 'If I get a chance, I'm going to score' and that's it.

The knee just isn't 100 percent. It's hard to be out there when you know that you can't play at your best and could potentially make it worse.

I always want to play. It is important to gain match rhythm.

The players have to come and play. Today we did.

Some players don't like training and I've seen some players who aren't bothered if they play or not. But I want to play every game. Sometimes you have to rest in certain games, but I want to play in every game.

You can't go out to the mound hobbling and take a pitcher out with a cane.

I would love to start if a coach considered me as a starter.

Every night you have different match-ups, and you have 82 games, so physically you are going to get tired. You have to be ready mentally to bring your energy and bring the juice every night.

I've done a lot of basketball drills, not a whole lot of competitive stuff. I have basically been in the gym everyday working on my game, working on the time off that I've had from the game, just getting myself prepared mentally and physically for the season.

If I can't walk, then I can't go. That's just the way I play, no matter if you're banged up or what, you've got to be in there.

I don't believe in team motivation. I believe in getting a team prepared so it knows it will have the necessary confidence when it steps on a field and be prepared to play a good game.