best game speeches

10 Most Riveting Speeches In Video Games

These speeches heighten the gameplay experience as they sometimes motivate players to put in more effort during critical gaming moments.

Video games often blend fun with commentary. There are many games out there that have a character tell a riveting speech, one that makes the player think and ponder the reality of the person speaking the powerful words. Fictional, or not, the words spoken by characters can truly be both inspiring or upsetting.

RELATED: RPGs With The Most Romance Options

There is a great deal of iconic video game characters that give speeches , either to the player, or their crew. Some are entirely compelling and make the player forget that they are holding a controller. What can make these speeches harder to listen to, is when a boss fight is brewing. So, which riveting speeches in video games can be considered iconic?

10 The Healthy Human Mind (Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2)

As the penultimate mission of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 ’s campaign, “ Just Like Old Times ” features a grandiose speech from Captain John Price. As his ally, Soap, asks for Price’s input, he is met with silence, until Price begins to audibly philosophize on death.

RELATED: Why Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Won't Feature Zombies

Price’s speech is cold and somewhat morbid. It’s a great look into his mind and his goal. “ We will. Kill him .” That’s it, that is the mission. Price will forever be a soldier, and his speech to Soap teaches him a valuable lesson on doing whatever it takes to make sure true history survives.

9 More Powerful Than Any Weapon (Mass Effect 3)

As the climax in Mass Effect 3 ramps up, Commander Shepard performs their final speech to their Comrades . The Mass Effect games have held some great speeches, thanks to Commander Shepard’s charisma and intellect. Yet, there’s something poignant about their final speech.

Shepherd rallies their friends and comrades-in-arms, and the player can choose what Shepherd says to their friends. It makes the speaker feel that much more personal, and that much more emotional; knowing how close the player has become with their crew, before entering perhaps the final battle as Commander Shepard, and the lats look of their friends.

8 Dear Humanity (Halo 2)

The fourth campaign mission of Halo 2 features Master Chief on Old Mombasa, Earth, with his fellow Marine soldiers. The introduction cutscene of this mission, “ Outskirts ”, has the characters ponder on the mystery behind the message they received, which repeats “Regret, Regret” in a loop.

The intensely charismatic Sergeant Major Avery Junior Johnson wastes no time in deciding on what “ regret ” means. His speech is extremely short but gets the point across. He talks of how the aliens will regret coming to Earth. It’s funny, and Sergeant Johnson rallies his troops with one large “ oorah !”

7 Free To Follow Our Own Path (Assassin’s Creed 2)

A compelling speech, from one of gaming’s most iconic characters, and most iconic assassins . Assassin’s Creed 2 features Ezio Auditore giving a speech to the Italian people about the profound identity of individuals, the freedom of choice, and forging one’s path.

RELATED: Assassin's Creed: Games With The Best Cover Art, Ranked

Ezio proves with this speech just how wise and strong he is. It’s a beautiful speech and one that sums up Ezio’s character growth perfectly. From a rebellious youth to one of the bravest, and greatest leaders of the new Assassin order. There’s a reason why Ezio Auditore is so well remembered, even after the conclusion of his story.

6 There Is Light In The Darkness (Fallout: New Vegas)

Fallout is a franchise that is no stranger to the weird, the wonderful, and the compelling. Fallout: New Vegas provides fans of the Fallout franchise with a plethora of interesting characters. Characters that make the player debate their choices for a while.

One character is Joshua Graham, introduced in the Honest Hearts DLC. Toward the end of the DLC, Joshua offers a glimmer of hope, even after the horrific circumstance of his being and location . This is because Joshua has been burned to near death. Joshua speaks of religion and the importance of family. It’s a grand speech.

5 My Fellow Americans (Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus)

Those that chose the Wyatt timeline are given a riveting speech in the genre-defining franchise sequel, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus . At the end of the game, Wyatt provides those watching live television with a great speech. After the victory of the Nazis in an alternate timeline, Americans were left on their knees.

Wyatt gives warnings to the Nazi regime, as a hopeful song softly strums in the background. Wyatt’s passion can be felt through the television screen, and it’s entirely infectious, patriot, and in search of the liberty that belongs to a free country, and a free people.

4 I’m Big Boss (Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain)

As gunfire and explosions rage across Outer Haven, Big Boss takes one last look at himself in the mirror before heading off to the latest, and potentially last, confrontation, in Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain . It’s here, that Big Boss remembers all those years ago, and discovers “ The Man Who Sold The World ”.

“Venom” Snake listens to a recording from Big Boss, who tells “Venom” who he is. “ I’m Big Boss, and you are too. ” Big Boss is so inspirational , and grand, that a man willingly changed his entire identity to reforge the laws of the world. It’s epic and perfectly wraps up the Metal Gear saga.

3 Vorkuta Burns (Call of Duty: Black Ops)

The second campaign mission in Call of Duty: Black Ops follows Alex Mason and Viktor Reznov starting an uprising to escape Vorkuta, the brutal Soviet Labor Camp in Northern Russia. As the men rally to a radio tower, Reznov delivers a powerful speech to help invigorate the men escaping, as it echoes across the labor camp.

His speech is nothing short of riveting, and it rallies even the harshest critics to Reznov’s side. He speaks of war, the exploitation of young men for their country, and how it is now their time for victory. The speech is the perfect call to action, as the imprisoned of Vorkuta seek death over enslavement, even though, a Thundergun easter egg would have helped too.

2 I Fight (The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim)

There is a uniqueness to The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim for its story. Not only does the player embark on the journey of the Dragonborn, to fight the evil Alduin the World-Eater, but they are also faced with the decision of war. The player can embark on either side, the Imperials, or the Stormcloaks.

The leader of the Stormcloaks is Ulfric Stormcloak, the Jarl of Windhelm. The civil war in Skyrim is over the Nords and their rights to their freedoms and right to beliefs. He gives a powerful speech on why he fights, and even if the player opposes Ulfric’s rule, they cannot fault his dedication.

1 Life’s End (Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater)

Hideo Kojima’s creative genius has no end, and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is no exception. When The Boss betrays Naked Snake, he ventures through the game in wondering why she would betray her country, and him in particular.

At the final confrontation, The Boss provides Snake with a great speech. It’s a one-sided conversation in which Snake just listens, and is enthralled by her words. It’s one of the saddest scenes in the franchise. His love for his mentor is strong, and The Boss is encapsulating, and beautifully tragic. She’s one of the greatest characters in Metal Gear , and her character had a domino effect on the entire franchise.

MORE: Games That Incorporate Game Overs Into Their Stories

15 Most Badass Monologues In Video Game History

"Is a man not entitled to the sweat of his brow?"

Cinema has long been the go-to medium that everyone would look to for legendary monologues, and you'd expect no less from something that's been around for over 100 years. However, ever since video games evolved from blips and bloops and made cinematic storytelling possible, they've been brimming with memorable speeches that cause tingles to go up your spine, engraining themselves into your collective subconscious in the process.

Whether they spur us on into last stand battles, mockingly introduce us to ruined worlds or make us rethink everything we've done in the game up to that point, video game speeches have a unique relationship with the player.

What gives them their power is the fact that they're addressing you directly, pulling you in on a personal level and inviting you to react and respond to them - be it with your gun, your own dialogue options, or simply by playing the narrative laid out for you. A great video game monologue affects us in a way that no other medium ever will, and these are the greatest ones that will stuck with you forever.

Gamer, Researcher of strange things. I'm a writer-editor hybrid whose writings on video games, technology and movies can be found across the internet. I've even ventured into the realm of current affairs on occasion but, unable to face reality, have retreated into expatiating on things on screens instead.

Grand Theft Auto 6

Rise of the ronin.

• Sea of Thieves
• TopSpin 2K25
• Graphics Comparisons
• Feature , Slider

Seven Most Influential Speeches In Video Games

Posted By Shubhankar Parijat | On 20th, Dec. 2010

Dialogues are a very vital part of any visual media of entertainment, which means video games as well. And the stronger and well-written the dialogues are, the better the story of the game turns out to be. It is believed by many that dialogues are the very backbone of any story, because if the dialogues fall flat, so does the entire narrative, for they are what drive the entire flow forward, lead one thing to the other.

Video games are no different in this aspect, especially the ones these days, what with them having so heavy and complex stories. And with strong speeches showered between regular intervals, a game can truly outshine its competition- if, of course, the speeches are well written and delivered.

Here is out list of the seven best speeches we have come across in games. These, we feel, were delivered and written nigh-perfectly, and provided for a few minutes of sheer awe and joy. Enjoy the list!

Remember, these speeches have been ranked and listed in no particular order.

Solid Snake- War Has Changed (Metal Gear Solid 4)

War has changed. It’s no longer about nations, ideologies, or ethnicity. It’s an endless series of proxy battles fought by mercenaries and machines. War, and its consumption of life, has become a well-oiled machine. War has changed. ID-tagged soldiers carry ID-tagged weapons, use ID-tagged gear. Nanomachines inside their bodies enhance and regulate their abilities. Genetic control. Information control. Emotion control. Battlefield control. Everything is monitored and kept under control. War has changed. The age of deterrence has become the age of control… All in the name of averting catastrophe from weapons of mass destruction. And he who controls the battlefield… controls history. War has changed. When the battlefield is under total control… War becomes routine.

Solid Snake is a great speaker, perhaps one of the best we have seen in any game, and he was probably at his peak in Metal Gear Solid 4. The very opening scene of MGS4 started off with a bang, as Solid Snake went on about how war has become much more complex and deep than it originally was. And with Kojima’s superb direction, the intro scene feels like nothing but a movie.

Visari- Defenders Of The Helghast Dream, Now Is Our Time (Killzone)

My people, sons and daughters of Helghan. For many years we have been a broken nation- shunned, oppressed and conquered by those we sought to escape. Days ago, I asked for time, and that time was granted by you. You, the strength in my arm, the holders of my dreams. Our forefathers embarked on the greatest exodus in the history of all mankind. An exodus for freedom. Helghan became that freedom. Our new world changed our bodies. At first, it weakened us. But in fact, we were growing stronger. In the time you have given me, I have rebuilt our nation. I have rebuilt our strength. And I have rebuilt our pride. Our enemies at home have been re-educated. We have given them new insights into our cause. On this day, we stand united once more. On this day, those driven to divide us will hear our voice. On this day, we shall act as one, and we shall be ignored no more. Defenders of the Helghast dream, now is our time.

The opening, and the best, few minutes of Killzone. Scolar Visari is a genius- that much can be figured out upon hearing his awesome speeches. And like the analogies that are drawn quite a lot of time not just in the game, but even on the forums, he was much like Adolf Hitler- a misguided genius. And yet, upon hearing Visari speak, we almost start believing him, start sympathizing with him. We start believing in the Helghan dream. That is how good a speaker he is- was. May he rest in peace.

Chairman Prescott- Humans Are No Strangers To War (Gears of War 2)

Humans are no strangers to war. After all, we’ve been fighting for as long as we can remember. War is all we know. In the past, we fought for emulsion. We fought for country. We fought for freedom. But all that changed after E-Day. For fifteen years, we have been fighting for our very survival against inhuman, genocidal monsters. But it is a fight we cannot continue. Humanity faces extinction, unless we end this war now. We had hoped the Lightmass bombing would decimate the Locust Horde, but they survived… and have returned stronger than ever. They’ve brought with them a force that can sink entire cities. Even Jacinto, our last beacon of hope through all these dark days, is now at risk. Soon, we’ll have nothing left to defend. And that means, we have only one option… attack. Gears, what I ask of you now is not an easy thing, but it is necessary. If we are to survive, if we are to live long enough to see the seasons pass, our children grow, and experience a time of peace that we have never known, we must now take this fight to the Locust. We will go to where they live and where they breed, and we will destroy them. This is the day we take the battle to the heart of the enemy. This is the day that we correct the course of human history. This is the day we ensure our survival as a species. Soldiers of the COG, my fellow Gears, go forth and bring back the hope of humanity.

Gears of War 2 is, according to many people, not half of what the original Gears was, but an epic storyline, presented through brilliantly directed cutscenes, make it an awesome game. And with a speech to boot at the very beginning, it becomes completely unforgettable. Chairman Prescott motivates his people to take one final stand against the Locust as their final hope, or all life would diminish, until the human race is completely eradicated, and these “genocidal” aliens take over.

Games You May Like

Publisher: Rockstar Games

Developer: Rockstar Games

Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X

Publisher: Future Friends Games

Developer: Helder Pinto

Platforms: PC

Publisher: Sony

Developer: Team Ninja

Platforms: PS5

Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out!

Share your thoughts below  ( always follow our comments policy ), keep on reading.

Diablo 4 Season 4 PTR Adds New Uniques, Legendary Aspects, and More

Each class has new Uniques and Legendary Aspects to grind for when the Public Test Realm goes live on April 2n...

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 Developer is “Hard at Work on it,” Says Creative Director

Tetsuya Nomura also extends a "gentleman's agreement" to composer Nobuo Uematsu to return for the conclusion o...

Diablo 4 – Season 4 PTR Notes Detail Helltide Changes, The Pit of Artificers, and More

The Echo of Andariel also joins the Season 4 PTR ladder, offering another source to farm Uber Unique rates oth...

Like a Dragon Kiwami 3 Will “Definitely” be Made “Sooner or Later,” Series Director Says

"I’m just going to say, I think we’ll do a Kiwami 3 at some point," says series director Masayoshi Yokoyam...

Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio Will Hold Auditions for the Next Like a Dragon Game Soon

Details on what exactly the series' next instalment will be are currently scant, however.

Outpost: Infinity Siege Review – Towering Dread

Team Ranger's tower defense/shooter hybrid dilutes its potential with unnecessary elements, a terrible plot an...

The most badass video game mottos and speeches

Let me begin.

Back in my college days, I was forced to take a speech class in order to complete my degree. Being that I didnt have any great fear of public speaking, I figured this would be a simple class I could easily breeze through. The professor I ended up with, however, was one of the tougher ones in the school, and expected State of the Union Address-style perfection from all of us.

Needless to say, the class was much more stressful than I had anticipated. Years later, I still harbor some negativity toward him. And, since letting go of baggage is nothing but a good thing, Ive decided the time has come. The time to exorcise these demons once and for all. How? By passive-aggressively diverting my insecurities elsewhere and grading the speeches, sayings, and mantras of characters in video games.

"May the Night Mother wrap you in her cold, dark embrace." The Dark Brotherhood (The Elder Scrolls)

10/10 This salutation shared between those of you within the Dark Brotherhood is easily one of the most chilling things said in video games. It fits perfectly, allowing one to be cordial with a fellow killer-for-hire while still reminding one another of your true purpose and method of making a living.

Cold, macabre, and eerily effective, theres something awesome in the way its shared between Brothers that gives it the ultimate badass edge so many others strive for. Truly, the greatest shame is that none of your victims will ever fully appreciate the lengths to which your badassery goes before taking a dagger to the throat.

"Nothing is true. Everything is permitted." Ezio Auditore da Firenze (Assassins Creed: Revelations)

Full speech: "Nothing is true. Everything is permitted. To say that nothing is true is to recognize that the foundations of society are fragile, and that we must be the shepherds of our own civilization. To say that everything is permitted is to understand that we are the architects of our actions, and that we must live with their consequences, whether glorious or tragic."

6/10 While its a beautiful breakdown of the Creed, Ezio, I dont know if this reaches quite the same heights of badassery as the others on this list. Rather than being a badass statement, its a little bit more of a philosophical lecture on the mindset and beliefs held by the Assassins. Plus, in this explanation, were supposedly talking about a group of people who dedicate their lives to perfecting the killing arts. This sounds like the initiation speech of a really pretentious fraternity. I will give you this; the poignant way in which you deliver it gives each word a nice punch, but its not the skull-crushing blow it needs to be to stand out on this list.

"Spartans never die. They just go to Hell and regroup." Spartans (Halo Series)

8/10 Allow me to be frank with you, Halo. Although it sounds a bit like the grumbled, jingoistic military nonsense spoken by Colonel Quaritch in Avatar, I do have to admit this saying has a nice ring to it. The Spartans themselves are tough as a bear raised in a barbed wire forest, so its fitting for them to have an equally tough mantra used to help assuage the emotions of those mourning their MIA comrades.

Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter

Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more

As any good commanding officer will know, its important to keep morale high during times of war, especially when that war is one waged with ancient alien races looking to blast lasers through the midsections of unsuspecting humans. So Halo, as much as I dont love campy military dialogue, I cant fault you for evoking the image of immortal soldiers as a way to keep everyone motivated to finish this fight.

"Amonkira, Lord of Hunters. Grant that my hands be steady, my aim be true, and my feet swift. And, should the worst come to pass, grant me forgiveness." Thane Krios (Mass Effect 2)

10/10 Thane, everything about this prayer serves as a nice summation of who you are. You are, in my mind, one of the ultimate badasses, a gentleman killer who is fully aware of his power and feels no need to broadcast machismo to the entire world. The mere fact that you do this so well is nothing short of impressive.

Humility and loyalty are two of your most important traits, and this prayer to Amonkira shows it. Whats more, this prayer very delicately asks for success in killing someone and forgiveness in the event everything goes wrong, all delivered in one cool, reverent breath. If I were one of your targets, Id be hiding under the blankets of my bed, completely terrified. Well done, sir. Take a bow.

"When we hunt, we kill. No one is safe. Nothing is sacred. We are Blackwatch. We are the last line of defense. We will burn our own to hold the red line. It is the last line to ever hold." Blackwatch (Prototype)

9/10 I wont lie folks; this is a pretty solid creed. Death is promised, safety is denied, and you pretty much establish yourselves as cold-blooded pragmatists that will do anything to ensure the success of your mission, including sacrificing your own people for the sake of your objectives.

The only thing that counteracts this is that youre essentially proven worthless against one man who has the ability to transform himself into a hideous writhing monster in varied forms. Youve successfully contained entire viruses before, but youre not able to stop a single dude who looks like the bass player of a late '90s punk rock band. You might want to spend a little less time reciting badass creeds and start working a lot more on your combat performance.

"I am matter. I am antimatter. I can see your past. I can see your future. I consume time, and will consume you." Culex (Super Mario RPG)

9/10 Culex, the most devastating part of this entire saying of yours is the fact that you pretty much simultaneously declare yourself anything and everything all at once. That sets up pretty lofty expectations, which is exactly what the ultimate badass needs to be fully realized.

Where you run into trouble is the continuity thing. You start off declaring that you are both everything and nothing, that you see the future and "consume time," and then immediately jump to consuming your foes. Which, you know, thats fine, but the two arent really connected per se. A minor critique, but one you might want to keep in mind the next time you decide to emerge and wish devastation upon unsuspecting plumbers and their friends.

"My name is Ultima. I am power both ancient and unrivaled. I do not bleed, for I am but strength given form. Feeble creatures of fleshyour time is nigh!" Ultima Weapon (Final Fantasy)

9/10 I really do have to applaud your brash confidence and self-esteem, Ultima. You obviously think highly of yourself, and it shows in this amazingly badass declaration. It also doesnt hurt that youre a massive, terrifying dragon monster in almost all of your varied forms.

The only issue you run into here is that youve appeared in a number of Final Fantasy games and have been defeated time after time by its different characters. The fact that you have proven yourself so vulnerable sort of robs this statement of its ultimate badassery. After all, why fear a villain with an amazing and ominous declaration of power such as this when you know its possible to defeat him? Plus, your adorable chibi form in Theatrhythm honestly does little to leave me quaking in my boots.

"We will be reborn in the cold womb of the ocean." (BioShock 2)

9/10 To the Rapturian vandal who decided to scrawl this on the wall in BioShock 2: well done. Yours is a ruined city plagued with insanity and run by the unstable, and yet, like the diehard fans of a horrible sports team, theres an undying sense of hope within its citizens that things will one day return to their former glory.

Thats why this creed is so powerful; its direct in its message, a declaration that things will one day be good again. That one day, people wont have to walk down hallways and see blood smears on walls or damaged corpses lying awkwardly on the floor. Of course, we all know how things eventually turned out for the once-Utopian underwater paradise, but heyits good to dream.

"The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world. So wake up, Mr. Freeman. Wake up and smell the ashes." G-Man (Half Life 2)

7/10 Heres the thing, G-Man: when you deliver this quote, its done in a way that implies you know things are about to get crazy. This makes things even more unsettling and mysterious, because we know next to nothing about you other than the fact that you enjoy speaking cryptically and have a penchant for fine mens wear.

Its really the way you deliver this line that robs it of some of its ultimate badassery. At the best times, you have a very creepy, unhinged way of speaking that is nothing short of unsettling, but its undercut by words you sometimes brokenly deliver like an old man in a nursing home asking for a bowl of oatmeal. You dont have a deep, sinister voice, so playing up the creepiness of your mysterious nature will go a long way in helping you achieve badass actualization in the future.

"God: the title suits me well." SHODAN (System Shock)

Full speech: "In my talons, I shape clay, crafting life forms as I please. Around me is a burgeoning empire of steel. From my throne room, lines of power careen into the skies of Earth. My whims will become lightning bolts that devastate the mounds of humanity. Out of the chaos, they will run and whimper, praying for me to end their tedious anarchy. I am drunk with this vision. God: the title suits me well." SHODAN (System Shock)

10/10 Ill be honest, SHODAN: things simply dont get any more terrifying than this. Your haunting, distorted voice delivers each of these lines slowly, savoring them like a fine wine while casually condemning humanity. Whats more, you kind of hit on all the points necessary to qualify as a horrifying villain: promise of death and destruction to humanity, descent into utter madness, omnipotence, and that whole difficult-to-stop thing that keeps people from ever fully being able to defeat you. Well done, SHODAN. Well done.

What say you?

There we have it. Badassery was expressed, chilling dialogue was delivered, and weve hopefully offered our heroes a bit of constructive criticism that will one day transform them into the pinnacles of badassdom they all aspire to be. Have any critiques youd add? Any other quotes I might have missed? Share them in the comments below, and we might add them into the article!

And if you're looking for more, check out the best quotes in gaming's history and the best games ever .

Destiny 2: The Final Shape suddenly looks like the coolest thing to ever happen to the MMO thanks to a new Prismatic subclass and Exotics designed to break the game

The vice on the PS4 and Xbox One gets a little tighter as Diablo 4 boss agrees "there's always a time and a place" to drop last-gen

Civil War star Kirsten Dunst has a surprising comparison for Alex Garland's latest movie: Paris, Texas

Most Popular

By Ali Jones 10 April 2024

By Jasmine Gould-Wilson 10 April 2024

By Will Salmon 9 April 2024

By Jasmine Gould-Wilson 9 April 2024

By Joe Donnelly 9 April 2024

By Jen Simpkins 8 April 2024

By Jordan Farley 8 April 2024

By Jeremy Peel 8 April 2024

By Niall O'Donoghue 7 April 2024

By Rachel Watts 6 April 2024

By George Marston 5 April 2024

The Excelling Edge

Building culture, mental toughness, resilience.

How to Make Every Pre-Game Speech a Winner

I love pre-game speeches. I love the excitement and anticipation before the face off. I love watching coaches, like yourself, share a few final thoughts before the teams take the field. How can you make the most of those precious moments before the game? Let’s look at 4 Cs to guide your pre-game speech.

The art of the pre-game speech is a skillset many coaches struggle to master.

You may wonder:

• What does my team need to hear?
• What kind of example can I use?
• What message do I want to get across?

4 Targets for Your Pre-Game Speech

To help you focus your message, I’ve identified 4 targets of a powerful pre-game speech.

To keep it simple, I’ll show you how to hit each of the 4 Cs.

1. Confidence

One of the six sources  of confidence is preparation. Payton Manning once said, “Pressure is something you feel when you don’t know what the hell you’re doing.”

Help your athletes overcome pressure and play with confidence by highlighting the hard work, sweat equity, and diligent hours they’ve invested to be ready for this game. Talk about the collective strengths and skills they have to match up against their opponents.

One caution: stick to what’s true.

2. Cohesion

Jon Gordon tells us that, “Team beats talent when talent isn’t a team.” A united team is a powerful team.

Talk your team about what they’ve been through together. Refer back to early morning conditioning and adversity they’ve endured. Emphasize the importance of playing together as one unified team.

Urban Meyer did this all season long with the Ohio State Buckeyes football program. Their staff pounded the concept of “Seven Units Strong” into their team, showcasing how the seven position groups had to play together if they were to reach their goals. That year they won the first FBS Playoff National Championship.

3. Concentration

It is easy for athletes to get focused on the wrong things. I often refer to this collection of distractions as worries, doubts, and fears . This is especially true when players are focused on things they can’t control (i.e., referees, weather, opponents actions, winning or losing).

Encourage your athletes to focus only on what they can control . This minimizes stress and frustration and helps each player stay in the present moment. Emphasize the control they have over their attitude, effort, and level of execution – owning their role .

4. Commitment 

You want your team to be resilient, persevere through momentum shifts, and fight to the end. That’s commitment – to each other, to the game, to giving their all.

A key to inspiring such commitment is to instill belief. Be an “over-believer,” like Dabo Swinney . Tell your team how much you believe in them and why. Belief fuels the fire of commitment.

Target at least one C in every pre-game speech, or hit them all. Plug and play what works best for you.

Click To Tweet

Bonus Download

To help you make the most of every pre-game speech, I create a PDF to remind you of the 4 Cs. Print it out and keep it handy throughout the season!

Your Pre-Game Speech Keys to Success

Whether you are a high energy motivator or a philosophical tactician you can master the art of a pre-game speech. You can use just a few words or take our time. The point is to make every word count.

By targeting these 4 Cs, you’ll ensure your team is receiving a message packaged to optimize performance. Confidence, cohesion, concentration, and commitment are your pre-game speech’s keys to success!

Question: What other targets do you believe are important for a pre-game speech?

I’d love to hear from you in the comments below, or on  Facebook  or Twitter .

• Book: Above the Line by Urban Meyer
• Post:  How To Build Confidence In Athletes: 6 Proven Methods
• Post:  How to Coach Athletes to Focus on the Right Thing
• Post:  How To Help Athletes Focus On What They Can Control
• Post:  How to Get Every Player to “Own Your Role”
• Post:  10 Secrets Every Coach Should Steal from Dabo Swinney
• Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
• Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)
• Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)
• Click to print (Opens in new window)

The Game Awards Winner Speeches We Didn't Get to Hear

A number of winners at the game awards never took the mic at all..

In the days since The Game Awards last week, there have been a number of discussions from fans and developers about what the show should have been, or should not have been. And one common thread among them was a desire to hear more from more developers who were accepting awards.

While a number of award winners did get up and give speeches that were limited to roughly 30 seconds, some other winners never took the mic at all. The Game Awards has in recent years presented several of its categories rapidfire, between announcement trailers , with no opportunity for winners to get up and give speeches. In some cases, whether you agree with them or not, you can maybe see the thinking behind that choice: it's a three-plus hour show, Baldur's Gate 3 won a lot of awards, does Sven Winke really need to clonk up to the stage multiple times in his armor to accept them all? ( obviously the answer is yes, but I can see how some might argue differently ).

However, that doesn't really explain the choice to have so many award winners who only won one award not get a chance to accept their prizes with a speech, even one that would inevitably be cut short by prompters. A number of games were in this situation. Armored Core 6 (best action game), Resident Evil Village VR Mode (best VR/AR game), Sea of Stars (best indie), Final Fantasy 16 (best score), Street Fighter 6 (best fighting game), Honkai: Star Rail (best mobile game) and Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth (most anticipated) were all put in this position, as were all the esports awards and content creator of the year.

Sure, maybe there are good explanations for why this happened. Maybe they weren't able to send representatives out to accept the award, or declined to give a speech at all. But however we ended up here, it did end up feeling that a lot of deserving winners got skipped, and that's kind of a bummer regardless of intention.

So we reached out to a number of the developers who hadn't gotten a chance to give their speeches for whatever reason, and offered them the chance to do so here on IGN. Here's what we got back:

Thierry Boulanger, Co-Founder & Creative Director at Sabotage Studios and Game Director on Sea of Stars, Winner of Best Indie

Thank you so much. I've been outspoken throughout development that Sea of Stars is a game that's incredibly personal to me. It would be hard to put into words how much it means that the team allowed me to share this vision and then poured themselves into it to such an extent. That is something I will never forget. We are all so lucky to do what we love, and I try to keep that reminder close every day that I have the privilege to make games.

Like many productions, it has been a very challenging and fulfilling journey. Everyone from the team at Sabotage has poured in an incredible amount of heart and soul in this little world we created, and it is a real delight to see everyone that gathered to celebrate it. Shoutout to our partners Du Coup Animation for their amazing job on the cinematics, and to Kowloon Nights for believing in us from day one. And finally, a big warm hug to all our fans for their incredible support since the game was announced. Thank you! Phil Crifo, Creative Director at Awaceb and Game Director on Tchia - Winner of Games for Impact

[Author's Note: Sony's Shuhei Yoshida accepted the award on behalf of Crifo at The Game Awards and did offer a short speech, but Crifo also shared his own thoughts with us since he couldn't be there.]

This has an especially symbolic place in my heart, because the first time we revealed Tchia was on this show, and back then we couldn't believe that a little piece of New Caledonian culture was, for the first time, being broadcast to millions of people around the world. We were incredibly proud then, and even prouder today.

There are many people I'd like to thank:

• Thierry Boura and Marilou Lopez, for taking that leap of faith with me.
• My Awaceb family, for their trust and unbelievable talent.
• Alexis Garavaryan, for somehow believing in this crazy project.
• Everyone at Kepler who I love dearly.
• Greg Rice for noticing Tchia so early, and everyone at PlayStation.
• Thanks to the Game Awards for celebrating games like ours, and congratulations to the other nominees who deserve this just as much.
• And most importantly, I'd like to thank the whole population of New Caledonia for championing and embracing Tchia all along.

This award is not just a celebration of what we made, it is fuel to keep going, and to keep telling stories that are deeply ours, believing they will keep resonating with all of you.

Takayuki Nakayama, director on Street Fighter 6 - Winner of Best Fighting Game

In a field of strong titles appearing in recent years, we’re very thankful to be selected Best Fighting Game. All the other nominated fighting games are amazing and shine brilliantly. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the players and to the members of the development team who worked so hard to bring the next chapter of the Street Fighter series to life. We will not be complacent and will continue to develop the game and provide the best experience possible to our fans. Thank you very much for your continued support.

Shuhei Matsumoto, producer on Street Fighter 6 - Winner of Best Fighting Game

Thank you very much for choosing Street Fighter 6 for Best Fighting Game. I was moved by the loud cheers in the theater when we won the award. I am filled with gratitude to the members of the development team who took on many challenges and to everyone who has played the game. We will continue to make Street Fighter 6 more exciting for players to enjoy, so please look forward to it!

The Resident Evil Village Development Team for Resident Evil Village VR Mode - Winner of Best VR/AR Game

It’s such a privilege to be selected as Best VR/AR game. From the solitude of the snowy mountains to the ornate beauty of the castle, and the intimidating immensity of Lady Dimitrescu, stepping into the shoes of Ethan Winters and seeing the game's world from his perspective in the PSVR2 version of Resident Evil Village is a unique and unforgettable experience. We greatly appreciate and thank you for all the support!

Update 12/14/2024: Following the publication of this piece, Larian CEO Swen Vincke took to Twitter/X to share a full version of what he wanted to say at The Game Awards, having been cut short in his actual speech to a 30 second limit. We're embedding his thread below:

What I wanted to say at the #gameawards (1/16) — Swen Vincke @where? (@LarAtLarian) December 14, 2023

Original story continues: It can be easy to dismiss the need for these moments, especially if you're primarily watching a show like The Game Awards for the trailers. Why do we need to hear another developer thank their team and their players, right? But the chance to stand in front of your audience and peers and accept the honor and recognition they are giving you can be a powerful, weighty moment, especially for small developers who don't often get a stage of that size. Hopefully The Game Awards is able to squeeze in a few more in future years.

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Got a story tip? Send it to [email protected].

In This Article

IGN Recommends

Top 6 Best Boss Speeches in Video Games 

Even if you are not an avid gamer, you must be familiar with video games that include bosses. Basically, a boss is a challenging character controlled by a computer in video games. He/she must be defeated at the end of a game segment, level, or the very end of the game itself. Bosses appear in different types of video games, including those based on a story, shooters, racing and fighting games, survival horrors, role-playing, and platform games. Typically, games feature several bosses and each of them is more difficult than the last one.

By the way, bosses usually give exciting speeches created by professional copywriters working at web development companies. Generally, writing a great speech is quite an important skill nowadays. That’s why students are often assigned this task at schools and colleges. But what to do if you can’t deal with it? Check the answer below.

Help with Speech Writing

Speeches are an integral part of our life. We hear them at ceremonies, competitions, concerts, and various public events. Hence, making a good speech is a vital skill. To develop it, you can start by following an example of professional speech writers. When I had to write my speech for graduation, I turned to a special company to help with that. Experts working there completed this task for me, so I had an excellent example of how to create a powerful speech that will touch listeners. Besides, if you like video games, you can get inspiration for your speech from so-called bosses. Let’s consider some of the best speeches given by them.

The best speeches by a boss in video games

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

The game Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an action-adventure developed by Japanese company FromSoftware. Some people think that it’s a bit thin on the ground for storytelling. However, Sekiro tells a great tale about coups, hierarchal collapse, and a number of mystic dragons. But to access it, players must make it quite far. Before the final battle, you can also hear an extremely powerful introductory speech by a boss.

Far Cry 2 is a first-person shooter that was developed and published by Ubisoft Montreal. The game is set in a fictional East African country where a civil war takes place. The storyline is focused on a mercenary whose task is to kill a weapons dealer called Jackal. The phrase that hooked many players in his amazing speech is “The Harder You Beat A Man, The Taller He Stands”.

Gears Of War 2

Another shooter on our list is ‘Gears Of War 2’. It was developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios, expanding technically on the previous version. Interestingly, the plot for the game was provided by Joshua Ortega, a famous comic book writer. The phrase that causes players to be lost in thought is “Life Is Cruel” said Queen Myrrah in her opening speech in the first sequel.

Resident Evil 5

All shooter game fans must know ‘Resident Evil 5’. This is a third-person shooter created by Capcom. The plot of ‘Resident Evil 5’ follows an investigation of a terrorist threat by agents called Chris Redfield and Sheva Alomar. The events take place in Kijuju, a fictional region of Africa. This game is also known for its expressions like “Incompetence surrounds me!” and “Let me clarify something for you, Chris. I don’t think of myself as a king. No, I am a god! And even kings bow to gods!” said Douglas.

Batman: Arkham City

This is an action adventure published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. and developed by Rocksteady Studios. Obviously, it’s based on the DC Comics superhero Batman . Actually, this game is the sequel to the 2009 video game Batman: Arkham Asylum. In the main storyline, Batman must uncover the secret behind a threatening scheme orchestrated by Hugo Strange. The words that impress players of this game are “There’s Plenty Wrong With Me”. It seems many of us could relate to this phrase.

‘BioShock’ is an exciting first-person shooter designed by 2K Boston and 2K Australia. This is the first game in the BioShock series, whose concept was developed by Ken Levine, Irrational’s creative lead. It’s important to note that ‘BioShock’ incorporates ideas spread in the 20th century by dystopian and utopian thinkers, including Ayn Rand, George Orwell, and Aldous Huxley. What words from ‘BioShock’ speeches will make you think? Probably, the following:  “Oh, hang on. I am a massive puppet who isn’t in control of my own destiny here”. Is this true about you?

Which boss speech inspired you the most in video games? Did we include your favorite boss or did we miss it? Let us know in the comments section below.

Author’s BIO

Cameron Debenham is a video game developer and a big fan of online gaming. He works at one of the top US companies creating world-known video games. In his free time, Cameron works as a freelance writer, helping people complete their academic papers and create speeches.

You May Also Like

The Evolving Era of Gaming and the Excitement of Virtual Economies

The Ultimate Guide to Enjoying Your Free Time During College

Influencers and Icons: The Rise of Gaming Streamers and their Influence on Gaming Trends

Battle of the Best – Dragon Ball Z vs Naruto

6 Best Live-Service Games in 2024

Decoding the Crypto Gaming Frontier: A Guide for Navigating this New Arena

About the Author: Staff

Leave a reply cancel reply.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

221 BEST Motivational Pre Game Speeches Quotes (Top)

Disclosure:  Some of the links in this article may be affiliate links, which can provide compensation to me at no cost to you if you decide to purchase. This site is not intended to provide financial advice and is for entertainment only.  

It’s no secret that motivation is essential for any athlete or team to perform their best.

Every good coach knows the importance of getting his players in the right frame of mind before a game, and one way to do this is through pre-game speeches.

Having an inspirational quote can be just as powerful as a carefully crafted speech, and it can also help to get your players in the right mindset for victory.

With that in mind, here are 221 of the best motivational pre-game speeches quotes from some of sports' greatest coaches and athletes.

Each one provides unique insight into what it takes to win – both on and off the field – so take a look and find something inspiring!

1. “The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose.” –Ernie Banks

2. “Success isn't owned, it's leased and rent is due every day." –J.J Watt

3. “I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit.' Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion." –Muhammad Ali

Prize: 39.98

Buy this IDEAL Motivational Hustle Posters Prints Inspirational Decor 3 Pieces Canvas Picture Painting Positive Quotes Success Wall!

>> Click HERE <<

Yes, I Want It Now

4. "It ain’t about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." -Rocky Balboa

5. "Do not let what they say distract you from what you know — sometimes silence has the loudest roar!" -LeBron James

6. "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them." -Michael Jordan

7. “You are never really playing an opponent–you are playing yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach your limit, that is real joy!” –Arthur Ashe

Get this IDEAL Moon Pod super-fast!

Get more info about this Excellent Moon Pod!

Yes, I Want More Info Now!

8. "Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about" -Winston Churchill

9. “Don’t measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.” –John Wooden

10. "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up." -Vince Lombardi

11. “If you can't outplay them, outwork them.” –Ben Hogan

12. “The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back." -Vince Lombardi

13. "You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take" -Wayne Gretzky

Prize: 17.99

Buy this IDEAL NOFICHE Arthur Williams Inspirational Print Quote Poster Motivational Positive Wall Art!

14. "The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose."- Ernie Banks

15. “There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do!” –Derek Jeter

16 .“Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing!”–Vince Lombardi

17 ."Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." -Michael Jordan

18 ." play each point like its match point!"- Pete

19. “You’re never a loser until you quit trying.” -Mike Ditka

20. "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." -Vince Lombardi

21. "The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory" -Les Brown

22. “Don’t let what they say distract you from what you know!”-LeBron James

23. “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation because character is who you are and reputation is only what people think of you!” –John Wooden

Prize: 14.59

Buy this IDEAL Colorful Sport Inspirational Quote Art Print--Basketball Football Baseball Soccer Sport Motivotional Saying Canvas Wall Art!

24. "Champions keep playing until they get it right" -Billie Jean King

25 ."A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning."- Pat Riley

26 ."It's not about how hard can I hit; It's about how hard I can be hit and still stand up."–Rocky Balboa

Get other OUTSTANDING products from Moon Pod Miracles Company !

Get SPECIAL offers. Get special DISCOUNTS!

27 ."Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records."–William A Ward

28 ."Pain is temporary but victory lasts forever!"- Lance Armstrong

29 ."If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied."–Dwayne Johnson

"Success isn't owned, it's leased and rented"

30. “The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.” –Joe Paterno

31. “It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.” –Vince Lombardi

32. "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships." -Michael Jordan

33. “Success isn't owned, it's leased and rent is due every day." -J J Watt

34,"You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take" -Wayne Gretzky

35."Be more concerned with your character than your reputation because character is who you are and reputation is only what people think of you!"-John Wooden

36 ."Don't count on success without having put in the work first"–Robert Kiyosaki

37 . "I am building a fire, and everyday I train I add more fuel"–Larry Bird

Prize: 29.90

Buy this IDEAL KaiLeFu-Colorful Sports Inspirational Quotes Framed Canvas Wall Art -Motivational Basketball Baseball Soccer Football Quotes Sport Art Wall!

38. “If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail” -John Wooden

39. "The only38."When nothing seems to help make sure there still hope left"- Mother Teresa

39 ."Achievement comes in small steps that eventually reach great heights!"- Unknown

Get this IDEAL Crescent super-fast!

Get more info about this Excellent Crescent!

40 . "You can do anything as long as you put your mind to it"–Anonymous

41. "If you work hard enough, anything is possible."- Unknown

42. "You do not need to be perfect, just try your best and give it all you've got!" -Unknown

43. “The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” -Confucius

44. "Your limitation—it's only your imagination"–Piglet (Winnie the Pooh)

45. “It always seems impossible until it’s done!” –Nelson Mandela

46 . “Success isn't owned; it's leased, and rent is due every day."-J J Watt

47 ."Don't let what they say define who you are"- LeBron James

Prize: 28.88

Buy this IDEAL 3 Panels Mindset is Everything Motivational Canvas Wall Art Inspirational Entrepreneur Quotes!

48 . “Winning doesn’t always mean being first; winning means you’re doing better than before."- Bonnie Blair

49 . “Dream big and dare to fail!” – Norman Vaughan

50 ."There will be obstacles but don't forget that greatness lies within reach" - Unknown

51. “A winner is just a loser who tried one more time.” –George Moan

52. "It's not how you start, it's how you finish" - Unknown

53. “Make each day your masterpiece."- John Wooden

54 . "Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong"- Unknown

55 . “The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose."- Ernie Banks

56 ."When nothing seems to help make sure there still hope left"–Mother Teresa

57 . "Success doesn’t come overnight; It takes hard work and dedication!" -Unknown

Prize: 46.99

Buy this IDEAL QYHART Motivational Posters and Prints Wall Decor Wall Art Canvas Paintings!

58 ."The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; The size of your dream; And how much effort put into achieving them.–Robert Kiyosaki

59 . "If something stands between you and success, move it".-Dan Waldschmidt

60 ."Choose wisely and don't look back!"–JK Rowling

61. "Let your dreams be bigger than your fears and your actions louder than your words." – Unknown

62. “The only person who can stop you from achieving greatness is yourself.” – Unknown

63. "Success isn't about how much money you make; it's about the difference you make in people’s lives." -Michelle Obama

64. “The pain of discipline is nothing compared to the pain of regret!” —Unknown

65. “Don’t fear failure, fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today!” –Anonymous

66. "You have to believe in yourself when no one else does"– Serena Williams

67 . "One man alone can be pretty dumb sometimes, but for real bona fide stupidity there ain't nothin' can beat teamwork!"- Edward Abbey

68 ."No matter the difficulty or challenge, never give up!"- Unknown

69 ."Do what needs to be done and don't worry about who gets credit"– John Wooden 70 . “When life throws a curveball at you, hit it with confidence and drive it home!—Unknown

Prize: 16.99

Buy this IDEAL 60 Pieces Motivational Quote Rubber Wristbands Colored Inspirational Silicone Bracelets Stretch Unisex Wristbands for Women Men Teen Gifts, 20 Styles!

71. “No one ever drowned in sweat!” - Unknown

72. "You can't put a limit on anything, the more you dream, the farther you get" - Michael Phelps

73. "Rise above the storm and you will find peace."- Unknown

74. “It doesn't matter how many times you get knocked down; all that matters is that you get up one more time than you were knocked down." – Vince Lombardi

75 . “Don’t fear failure; fear being in the exact same place next year as today!”–Anonymous

76 . “Success isn't accumulated; it's created." –Joel Brown

77 . "The harder we work and push ourselves to reach our goals, the greater success we will achieve!" -Unknown

78 ."Everything has its beauty but not everyone sees it"- Confucius

79 ."Success only comes before work in dictionary" - David Lloyd George

80 ."Do what needs to be done and don't worry about who gets credit"– John Wooden

Prize: 36.49

Buy this IDEAL Positive Energy Sound Button!

81. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" - Winston Churchill

82. “It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get back up.” –Vince Lombardi

83. "You can't be afraid of what people might say or think about you"- Aaliyah

84 . “Push yourself, because no one else is going to do it for you!”- Unknown

85 . “Never cut corners when chasing your dreams." –Unknown

86 . “Take control of your own destiny and don't let anyone hold you back!"– Unknown

87 ."The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams." —Eleanor Roosevelt

88 ."Don't always try to find a way out, sometimes just keep pushing through and make a way instead."— Unknown

89 ."If something stands between you and success move it".- Dan Waldschmidt

90 . "Go above and beyond what's expected from you"— Howard Schultz

91 . ”Everyone has potential; just unlock yours!"– Unknown

Prize: 39.69

Buy this IDEAL Rustic Soccer Football Baseball Basketball on Vintage Wood Grain Floor Fine Art Prints Sports Decor Soccer!

92 ."Do more than exist! Live!"- Unknown

93. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" - Winston Churchill

94. “Take risks, if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise” – Unknown

95 . “Good things come to those who wait but better things come to those who hustle."-Anon

96 ."You must dare to dream big and then take action!"– Unknown

97 . “Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire!”—Unknown

98 ."Dreams without goals remain dreams and ultimately fuel disappointment"- Unknown

99. "The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra" —Jimmy Johnson

100. "Eliminate possibilities until only success remains." -Brian Tracy

101. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" - Winston Churchill

Prize: 34.99

Buy this IDEAL KAWAHONE Basketball Motivational Work Hard Canvas Wall Art, Encouraging Quotes Wall Decor Positive!

102. “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.” – Unknown

103 . “Make something happen and don’t wait for it to happen!”–Unknown

104 ."You can have anything you want if you are willing to give up the belief that you can't have it."- Dr Robert Anthony

105 ."If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you're not sure you can do it, say yes—then learn how to do it later!" — Richard Branson

106 . "Never let anyone limit your dreams or expectations."―Anonymous

107 ."The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible"— Arthur C Clarke

108 . “Great things never come from comfort zones.”– Unknown

109 . “Do what makes your soul shine!”- Unknown

110. "Go for greatness rather than living in mediocrity" – Rich Wilkerson Jr.

111 . "Hustle until your haters ask if You're hiring." – Unknown

Prize: 15.99

Buy this IDEAL Motivational Poster Art Prints Positive Quotes Wall Decor Modern Inspirational Canvas Painting!

"It's not how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do that counts"

112. "The harder you work, the luckier you get" – Gary Player

113. “Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom”― George S. Patton Jr

114. “It always seems impossible until it's done” ― Nelson Mandela

115."You are your only limit"– Unknown

116 ."Anything that can be dreamed can be achieved!" - Walt Disney

117 . “Good ideas and hard work will eventually bring success” – Belinda Johnson

118 . "If what you have isn't enough, go out and get more!"- Unknown

119 . "Desire is the key to motivation but it's determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal — a commitment to excellence that will enable you to attain the success you seek."―Mario Andretti

120 ."No matter how difficult things may seem, never give up on your dreams"- Anonymous

121 ."When life gives us lemons we can make lemonade"—Unknown

122 ."Find something worth dying for and then live for it!" —Anonymous

Prize: $15.99

Buy this IDEAL Neon Lights Retro Eat Sleep Repeat Gaming Gamer Quotes Quote Poster Picture!

123 . "Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Willing is not enough; we must do."— Johann Wolfgang

124. “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda

125. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts" - Winston Churchill

126. "You can do anything if you have enthusiasm."–Henry Ford

127. “The key to success is making your dreams come true by working hard & never giving up” – Stan Lee

128 . “Always remember that you are absolutely unique, just like everyone else around you!”—Margaret Mead

129 . “Losers quit when they fail, winners fail until they succeed." —Robert Kiyosaki

130 . "If nothing changes nothing changes!"- Unknown

131 ."Let yourself stand out and be authentic".―Anonymous

132 ."Start strong; finish stronger!"–Unknown

133 . “Focus on being productive instead of busy” ― Timothy Ferriss

Prize: $13.99

Buy this IDEAL NC Kobe Bryant Quotes-Bryant's Ten Rules- 8 x 12 Motivational Basketball Metal Sign Print Poster!

134 ."Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for great." --John D Rockefeller Jr

135 . "Everything starts with one step! Dare To Take It"― Anonymous

136. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful” – Albert Schweitzer

137 . "Before anything else, preparation is the key to success" - Alexander Graham Bell

138 . "Dare To Be Different"―Anonymous

139 ."If it doesn't challenge you, it won't change you!"–Unknown

140 . "When nothing goes right.. Go left" ― Unknown

141."Make each day your masterpiece!"- John Wooden

142 ."The best way out is always through" - Robert Frost

143 ."Follow your dreams and work hard; one day they'll come true".― Anonymous

144 ."Dream big and don't stop until it's done"! —Unknown

145. “It's kind of fun to do the impossible!”— Walt Disney

146."Don't limit yourself; go as far as possible!"- Unknown

Prize: $28.98

Buy this IDEAL KAWAHONE Inspirational Canvas Painting Wall Art, Grind Hustle Execution Motivational Wall Art Success!

147."Start small but dream big"—Anonymous

148 . “You only fail when you stop trying” —Albert Einstein

149 . "Do something today that your future self will thank for"— Unknown

150. "If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it" - William Arthur Ward

151. “Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!” – Audrey Hepburn

152. “Small steps taken consistently will create a major difference in your life over time” — Unknown

153. "Sometimes when things are falling apart they may actually be falling into place" - Unknown

154. “Be yourself; everyone else is already taken”― Oscar Wilde

155 . "No one ever achieved greatness by playing it safe."—Harry Gray

156 ."The only way to do great work is to love what you do"— Steve Jobs

157 ."Don't let anyone tell you that something cannot be done!"–Unknown

158 . "Successful people don't wait for opportunities: They make them happen!"- Unknown

159 . “Success isn't about how much money we make but about the difference we make in people's lives" ― Michelle Obama

160 ."Set a goal so big that even fear of failure can not stop u from achieving it".―Anonymous

Prize: $36.99

Buy this IDEAL sechars 3 Piece Sports Quotes Wall Art Vintage Inspirational Motivational Baseball Signs Painting Poster Prints Success Sayings!

161. “You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them" —Michael Jordan

162. "Don't be afraid to take risks and make mistakes" - Unknown

163. “The only way to do great work is love what you do” ― Steve Jobs

164 . “Be willing to walk alone; many who started with you won't finish with you”― Anonymous

165 . "Success requires hard work, commitment, failure, learning and persistence."—Unknown

166 . "No vision! No Future!"— Unknown

167 ."Risk more than others think is safe but never risk more than you are willing to lose"— Robert Kiyosaki

168 ."If it's important enough, time will always find a way".―Anonymous

169 ."If your dreams don't scare you they're not big enough"--Unknown                                                                                                                                                                             

170."Do or Do Not There Is no Try"- Yoda

171. “You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try” – Beverly Sills

172. "The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph" - Thomas Paine

Prize: $14.95

Buy this IDEAL Stephen Curry Art Print Poster, Inspirational Success Canvas Wall Art !

173. “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time." —Thomas A. Edison

174 . "If you have a plan B then it means you didn't put everything into plan A" -- Unknown

175 . “The only way to do great work is to love what you do” ― Steve Jobs

176 ."There's no substitute for hard work"- Thomas Edison

177 ."It doesn't get any easier until it gets better!"-Unknown

178 ."You miss 100% of shots taken off target"— Michael Jordan                                                      

179."Winners never quit and quitters never win"- Vince Lombardi

180 ."Don't let anyone tell your dreams aren't worth fighting for"!— Unknown

181. “Success doesn't come to you…you go to it." — Marva Collins

182. "If you never try, you'll never know" – Unknown

183. ”Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do” – John Wooden

Prize: $19.99

Buy this IDEAL Retro Baseball Posters Educational Motivational Wall Art Canvas Inspirational Quotes Pictures !

184. "The only way to fail is if I stop trying" - Unknown

185. “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough”— Og Mandino                                                                                                                               

186 . "Effort equals skills x intensity"— Unknown

187 ."You have the power within yourself to make anything possible" — Emmitt Smith

188 ."Impossible is just an opinion"— Paulo Coelho                                     

189 . “A goal without a plan is just a wish” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupery

190 . "Stay focused and be relentless about achieving your goals!"―Unknown                    

191." No one ever became wealthy by chance. It is always the result of hard work and dedication" - Unknown

"The struggle you're in today is developing the strength"

192. "If you don't build your dreams, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs" - Tony Gaskins

193. “Success is a result of hard work and continuous effort” – Anita Roddick

194. “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are” ― E.E Cummings

195. "You can do anything if you have enthusiasm" — Henry Ford

196 . “Take criticism as an opportunity for growth instead of as an insult” ― Unknown

Prize: $11.99

Buy this IDEAL Babe Ruth - Never Let The Fear - Great Motivational and Inspiring Baseball Quote Poster!

197 . "Your future isn't written in stone—you can write it yourself!"―Unknown

198 ."The only limits are the ones we create for ourselves"— Unknown                                     

199."There's no elevator to success; take the stairs" —Anonymous

200."Start where you are, use what you have and do what you can"— Arthur Ashe

201. “Successful people do what they have to do, even when they don’t want to” — Unknown

202. "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear" — Ambrose Redmoon

203. “If you can dream it, you can do it” – Walt Disney

204. "Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle." ― Abraham Lincoln

205. “It's not about having time; it's about making time" ― Unknown

206 . "Confidence comes from discipline and training"— Robert Kiyosaki                         

207 ."The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is one small extra effort!"— Unknown

208 . “If you want something you've never had before, then you have to be willing to do something you've never done before”―Unknown

Prize: $12.99

Buy this IDEAL Henoyso 24 Pcs Hockey Gifts Hockey Bracelets for Boys Hockey!

209 . "Stay focused on your goals; ignore everything else!" - Unknown

210 ."Train hard and make sure your victories

211. “If you don't give up, you still have a chance. Giving up is the greatest failure" - Jack Ma

212. “If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you." — Fred Devito

213. "You can do anything if you believe in yourself and put your mind to it" — Unknown

214. "The only way to succeed is by having a plan and working the plan" ― Unknown

215 . “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined”― Henry David Thoreau                                                            

216 ."Success will come when hard work meets opportunity!"— Unknown                 

217 ."Work until results become inevitable"— Unknown

218 . "Your biggest motivational force should be your own ambition.— Anonymous

219 ."Take advantage of every opportunity that comes along"— Unknown

Prize: $14.69

Buy this IDEAL SEOLLX Ko Basketball star poster BE16 x 24" Wall Art Prints,Inspirational Art Poster Picture!

Yes, I Want It Now!

220."No matter how many times life knocks me down I'll get back up again"- Tupac Shakur

221 . “Always remember why you started and know what will motivate YOU to keep going

Please note

Cactus Lands site is a valuable resource, but when it comes to matters of pet's health, always consult with a trained veterinary medical professional.

Never rely solely on digital information.

Taking into account your individual situation will help you make the best decisions for the well-being of your companion pet.

Cactus Lands site serves as an informative resource, but should never be used to diagnose or treat a medical condition of either you or your pet.

When it comes to the health of your pet, always consult with a qualified veterinary medical professional for the best advice and care tailored specifically for you and your pet!

Cactus Lands site and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical, veterinarian, or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such.

You should always consult with a qualified physician or veterinary health professional about your specific circumstances.

Disclosure:    Some of the links in this article may be affiliate links, which can provide compensation to me at no cost to you if you decide to purchase. This site is not intended to provide financial advice and is for entertainment only.

Enter Your Email Here

(only email nothing else)

• Passion Power Purpose (Album)
• Dare To Be Different (Album)
• Freedom (Album)
• RECHARGE (Album)
• Headphones ON, World OFF – Workout Music Album
• UPGRADE YOUR MIND (Album)
• Better Than Yesterday – Motivational Speeches Album
• Reinvent Yourself – Motivational Speeches Album
• Uncommon Being – Motivational Speeches Album
• Tom Bilyeu – Motivational Speeches (ALBUM)
• Greatest Hits – Album + CD
• 10% Human 90% Beast – Gym Motivational Speeches (Album)
• They Will Never Define Me – Album
• Working On The Dream – Album
• Strong Mind, Strong Life – Album
• Feed Your Mind With Success – Album
• Born Ready – Album
• Hard Work Pays Off – Album
• Success And Nothing Less (Album)
• Today Is The Day (Album)
• Fear Less Dominate More – Album
• Hungry For Success – Album
• Background Music
• Motivational Quotes
• The Great Teachers
• Entrepreneur
• Self Development
• Money & Success
• Athlete Motivation
• Fitness Motivation
• Inspirational Quotes
• Mental Health
• Motivational Speeches
• Spirituality
• Sports Motivation
• Success & Self Help Books
• The Law of Attraction
• Wealth Building
• Using Our Music
• Licensing – YouTube Videos
• Suggestions

• PASSION x AMBITION – Fearless Motivation – OFFICIAL LYRICS
• RE – Official Lyrics – Fearless Motivation, Pendo46, R Reed
• Breathe Success – Official Lyric Video – Fearless Motivation
• WE WON’T LOSE – Official Lyrics and Video – Fearless Motivation

If This Epic Pre Game Speech Doesn’t Fire You Up.. Check Your Pulse

Sports and epic speeches seem to go hand in hand. If you need a hit of motivation scroll down. 

One of the most motivational speeches is Al Pacino from Any Given Sunday but another epic pep talk is the pre game speech delivered by Kurt Russell in Miracle.  

The film is based on the 1980 hockey Olympics match between the unbeatable  Soviet Union and the huge underdogs the United States.

In the film, the United States was greatly outnumbered in size and experience.

The task before them seemed impossible.

But Kurt Russell, playing the US coach Herb Brooks, delivers the incredible miracle speech to motivate his team. 

If This Epic Pre Game Speech Doesn’t Fire You Up 🔥 Check Your Pulse

Here are three lessons you can take from the iconic speech.

When It’s Your Time, Be Ready | Epic Pre Game Speech

As Herb Brooks said, “Great moments are born from great opportunity.” The best moments in sports and life always happen when a moment is seized.

Whether it’s Tom Brady stepping up to win another Super Bowl or Michael Jordan making so many clutch shots for game winners.

The reasons these moments were made was becuase they made them happen. Without hard work, consistency and dedication they would have never been able to perform on the biggest stages.

Ask yourself, are you putting in the work to set yourself up for big moments?

Are you doing the little things, day in and day out, to get the chance to shine when your opportunity arrives?  

Quit Worrying About the Odds | Epic Pre Game Speech

As Kurt Russell said in the film, “If we played them 10 times they would win nine. But not this game. Not tonight.” If you are trying to achieve something great in your life, chances are the odds are stacked against you.

Whether you’re trying to become a professional athlete, build an epic business or win a marathon, the odds are most likely against you. That’s ok, if it was easy everyone would do it!

The problem is that so many people see the odds and don’t even try. Remember, the biggest failure in life is not trying.

When the odds are against you think to yourself how great it will feel when you defy all expectations. Don’t forget, the United States went on to complete the ultimate victory despite the odds being stacked against them.

No one in the world believed it was possible. They believed .

Always Believe in Yourself | Epic Pre Game Speech

Do you believe in yourself with 100% confidence? As Kurt Russell said to close the speech in Miracle, “Tonight, we are the greatest hockey team in the world.”  

He gave them these final words before the Olympians took the ice. These words helped them believe in themselves. 

You have to have to have 100% belief in yourself or else you’ll never make it happen. Don’t worry about people telling you that you’re not good enough, smart enough or talented enough.

Choose to believe in yourself.

If you haven’t seen the movie Miracle I highly recommend it as the movie is incredibly inspirational. Remember, miracles exist but you have to put in the work to make them happen.

If you aren’t willing to do the work when no one is watching you’ll never get your chance to be a champion.

One Response

I think this has been the motivation I’ve always needed..thank you so much.I will never forget this website evn in days of my victory

Leave a Reply Cancel Reply

Your email address will not be published.

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed .

10 Inspirational Locker Room Speeches That Will Remind You It's More Than Just A Game

When it comes down to it, a sport is much more than just a game. You're playing for your team. You're playing for your brothers, your sisters and anyone who ever believed in you.

But when you're getting your ass whooped, sometimes it's hard to keep the faith. However as we all know, it's how you react to adversity and bounce back that measures the greatness of an individual.

The true leaders are guys who motivate those around them. And, sometimes, this needs to be vocalized just like we've seen in countless locker room speeches.

Once you master this, it can be applied to anything in life as the recipe for success is pretty much universal -- hard work and not being afraid to fail! These are 10 Inspirational Locker Room Speeches That Will Remind You It's More Than Just A Game.

Jameis Winston Fires Up Florida State

Even as a freshman for no. 1 Florida State, Jameis Winston proved his value as a leader with this brief, but epic halftime speech. Down to Clemson heading into the third, Famous Jameis reminded his brothers that they should smile. There was just no way he was letting them leave Death Valley without a win. The fact that he went on to lead his team to the victory only solidifies his status as this year's Heisman winner.

Ray Lewis Hypes Up The Stanford Men's Basketball Team

Before a 2010 NIT Tournament at Madison Square Garden, Ray Lewis surprised the Stanford basketball team by delivering them a rousing speech before tipoff. That extra motivation was all they needed as they went on to win the championship game over Minnesota.

West Virginia Coach Bill Stewart Inspires His Troops

Former West Virginia Mountaineers coach Bill Stewart died suddenly from a heart attack in May 2012 at the age of 59, but he left his mark with his team when it counted. Before a match up between Oklahoma in the 2008 Fiesta Bowl, he left no doubt what the team needed to do as the Mountaineers went on to best the Sooners to win the game. His ability to motivate the team was his biggest strength as a coach and this moment proved it. This man was a true legend.

Ed Reed At The University of Miami

Before he was patrolling NFL secondaries, Ed Reed was a legend at the college level for the Miami Hurricanes. Hurting at the half, he didn't have much else to say to his team than to try harder. Playing while injured, Ed Reed is probably the last of a dying breed of safeties who put it all out on the line. If you need any more convincing that he was born to do this, then watch this.

Les Miles Plays For Victory

Les Miles has one motive every time he takes his team out onto the field: play for victory. Dominate the opponent, play together and beat their ass. This recipe for success has been pretty solid for him as one of the top teams in the SEC as he has the power to make his team rise up to any occasion.

Chuck Pagano After Beating Cancer

After his year-long (successful) battle with cancer, Colts head coach visited the team in the locker room to thank them for their support and help when his family needed it most. Then rookie quarterback Andrew Luck had a lot to do with the team's success, but it was all 53 guys on the roster who made their 2012 season a success and building block for the team's future. His illness surely made everyone realize that they were playing for more than just themselves, but for everyone around them.

LeBron James Fires Up The Heat In The Playoffs

I'll admit, this isn't the most motivational pre-game speech of all time, but these are the words and advice of one of the best ever to play the game. LeBron James has the mental aspect of the game down as he stays focused through some of the biggest distractions to continue to perfect his game and to make others around him better. Plus he has the heart of a champion!

Tim Tebow Proves His Greatness

When it's all said and done, and we can take a step back to look at things, Tim Tebow will probably go down as the greatest college football player of all time. His time at Florida was something truly special as he literally did everything for his team on the field. But it was what we didn't see that truly separated him. His leadership was unsurpassed as he was just one of those guys who plays with his emotion and instincts, which, in most cases, got his team the win. What a shame he doesn't play in the NFL today.

Ray Lewis Gets Deep (Pause)

Ray Lewis is a master of pre-game, halftime and post-game speeches. And while former teammate Joe Flacco said some of the things he said didn't even make sense, what does he know? Defensive players always have to get jacked up for their team and Ray Lewis was the greatest at it. He dug deep into his teammate's souls to bring the best out of them and that got him a Super Bowl ring during his last year in the league.

Louisiana Coach Mark Hudspeth Goes HAM

Raging Cajuns head coach Mark Hudspeth had his team playing one of the biggest games in school history back in 2011 when they faced off against San Diego State at the SuperDome. If he weren't being so damn motivational, he could've caught a charge for grabbing and pushing his players like that. But it was all to amp them up as they got the win.

Photo credit: Getty Images

Screen Rant

10 most inspiring sports movie speeches.

Some of the most motivational speeches in film history come from iconic sports movies that instill crucial lessons in life both on and off the field.

The most inspiring sports movie speeches of all time light a fire under every sports fan's heart. They are typically given by head coaches of underdog teams who need a pre-game or halftime locker room pick-me-up to encourage the pursuit of victory against a challenging opponent. They can also arise in other unique ways that encapsulate the feelings of sportsmanship, teamwork, and a love of the game that reminds every athlete, coach, and fan why they play ball.

The timeless tale of inspiring underdogs in sports movies is the culmination of blood, sweat, and tears as well as fearlessness in the face of a formidable opponent. The best speeches in sports movies often remind those it is intended for to keep up their determination and maintain their belief in themselves. The most inspiring moments in sports movies come from the mutual desire to become greater than the sum of any given team's parts and often speak to notions of greatness and achievement that transcend the court or playing field.

RELATED: 12 Awesome Sports Movies Not Based On A True Story

10 Hoosiers - “I Don’t Care What The Scoreboard Says”

In the 1986 classic basketball film Hoosiers , Coach Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) delivers a passionate speech to his Hickory High School Huskers varsity team. Dale walks into a timid locker room in a make-or-break moment that will determine how the Indiana team will approach their big game. Dale's speech denounces the common anxieties that come with pre-game jitters, reminding his team not to focus on winning a distant state championship but to instead remember that the road to victory begins with one step. Dale encourages his team to forget about the crowds and the scoreboard, which leads to an iconic slow clap that fires the Huskers up before they hit the court.

9 Remember The Titans - “Leave No Doubt”

Remember the Titans is full of inspiring moments, but none capture the same intensity of the mid-game motivational speech given by Coach Bill Yoast (Will Patton). During the Northern Virginia Regional Championship Football Game, Yoast pulls his defensive players aside and reinforces their main objective, telling them to blitz the opponent's quarterback all night. After one of his star players quits during the game, Yoast improvises by subbing in back-up Alan Bosley (Ryan Gosling) and delivered the legendary line "You make sure they remember, forever, the night they played the Titans. Leave no doubt!"

8 Glory Road - “Take It”

The most motivational speech in the basketball film Glory Road is delivered by head coach Don Haskins (Josh Lucas) to his Texas Western basketball team as they are just two minutes from winning a national championship. In the huddle during a timeout, Haskins reminds his players that the key to winning a championship is about heart and which team wants to win the most. His inspiring speech encourages the underdog basketball team to take the victory from the established favorites since they will not hand it over simply. The speech is a declaration of the required willpower that turns competitors into champions.

7 Field Of Dreams - “People Will Come”

James Earl Jones delivers one of the most iconic speeches in all sports movies in Field of Dreams . Terence Mann (Jones) paints a portrait of what the baseball filed will inspire if Ray (Kevin Costner) builds it in his cornfield. The speech intercuts with Ray's contemplation of whether he should sell his property to ensure that he won't lose all of his financial assets. The inspirational speech creates the vision of a magical baseball field that will captivate every fan and player's attention and will ultimately prevent Ray from having to sell his beloved property. Mann memorably reminds Ray that if he builds the field, people will come.

6 Friday Night Lights - “Perfect”

Before the popular Friday Night Lights television series began, a 2004 movie of the same name starred Billy Bob Thornton as Coach Gary Gaines. Gaines delivers a brutally raw and honest speech to his team of football players that reminds them of the fleeting nature of life, encouraging them to seize the opportunity to win while they still have it. Gaines reiterates to his team at their most crucial and vulnerable moment that his notion of being "perfect" is not about winning the game, but about becoming good, reliable people through the game. It's a poignant speech that dives into how life is much bigger than any sports game.

RELATED: 10 Saddest Sports Movie Moments That Will Definitely Make You Cry

5 We Are Marshall - “You Cannot Lose”

We Are Marshall is one of the most devastating sports films ever made with many tear-jerking moments. Coach Jack Lengyel (Matthew McConaughey) brings his college football team to the final resting place of former Marshall players and staff members who died in a tragic plane crash. In a grim yet powerful speech, Lengyel reminds his players that although their opponent is physically stronger and more efficient than them, they aren't aware of how passionate they are. Lengyel's message touches on the deepest motivation of any sports competition, which is the commitment and heart in every player and team that can fuel an underdog to victory.

4 Coach Carter - “Our Deepest Fear”

One of the most motivational speeches in sports films is surprisingly not delivered by a coach but a player. In Coach Carter , point guard Timo Cruz (Rick Gonzalez) stands up and recites a poetic monologue that demonstrates the life lessons Coach Carter (Samuel L. Jackson) had taught him during their basketball season. Cruz begins by saying, "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." The moment delivers one of the rare speeches in sports movies that is applicable to philosophy and life in all areas, making it exceptionally profound even to non-sports fans.

3 Rocky Balboa - “It’s Not About How Hard You Hit”

Another beautifully constructed speech that applies to life outside the ring can be found is 2006's Rocky Balboa . Rocky (Sylvester Stallone) gives an impassioned pep talk to his son that delicately criticizes and motivates him to rise to difficult challenges. One of the most poignant parts of the speech is when Rocky says, "It ain't about how hard you can hit, but about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward." It's an incredible message about the importance of resiliency and overcoming obstacles in order to find success and happiness in life.

2 Miracle - “Great Moments Are Born From Great Opportunity”

In Miracle , Coach Herb Brooks (Kurt Russell) delivers one of the best pre-game speeches of all time. Brooks's command of the 1980 U.S. Men's Olympic Hockey team is akin to an army general, which is appropriate given the international tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War at the time. Brooks's speech is focused on the unification and determination required to achieve the highest form of victory. It stresses the importance of disavowing any self-doubt in order to make the most of rare opportunities when they are given.

1 Any Given Sunday - “Life Is A Game Of Inches”

The most inspirational speech in all sports movies is performed by Al Pacino in Any Given Sunday . Coach Tony D'Amato (Pacino) gives a speech that is motivational, heartfelt, relatable, and poetic all at once, proclaiming that life itself is a game of inches that must be earned, just like football. The speech is performed like a sermon that highlights the significance of margins of error in both football and life, which makes all the differences between winning and losing. D'Amato's speech perfectly combines passion, intelligence, and philosophy to create the most inspiring sports movie speech of all time.

447 BEST Pre Game Speech Quotes (MOVING)

• List of 447 BEST Pre Game Speech Quotes
• FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Ready to set your team on fire with motivation and drive?

Welcome to the ultimate collection of 447 best pre-game speech quotes!

These aren't just any quotes - they're a curated selection of pure power, designed to inspire, motivate, and get your adrenaline pumping, whether you're a player, coach, or an ardent fan.

From the words of legendary sports heroes to wisdom from great minds, this compendium has it all.

Embark on this captivating journey of words that promise to not only ignite the spirit of the game within you but also make you revisit this page, time and time again.

Strap in, it's game time!

1. "Believe in yourselves. This is your game, your moment."

2. "Remember, we win as a team, we lose as a team."

3. "This is your time to shine, make it count."

4. "Play hard, play smart, and play together."

5. "This game is about more than winning. It's about our spirit, our grit."

6. "There's no glory in practice, but without practice, there is no glory."

7. "Great moments are born from great opportunities."

8. "Don't count the days, make the days count."

9. "You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take."

10. "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."

11. "It's not about the size of the player in the game; it's about the size of the game in the player."

12. "Leave everything on the field."

13. "Success isn't given, it's earned on the field."

14. "If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride – and never quit, you'll be a winner."

15. "Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."

16. "We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training."

17. "The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender."

18. "The difference between the ordinary and the extraordinary is the little extra."

19. "It's not about the shoes, it's about what you do in them."

20. "Play every game as if it's your last one."

21. "A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."

22. "It's not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters."

23. "Champions keep playing until they get it right."

24. "To succeed… You need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you."

25. "You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get."

26. "Victory is in the quality of competition, not just the final score."

27. "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up."

28. "You're never a loser until you quit trying."

29. "I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."

30. "Don’t run away from challenges, run over them."

31. "Failure is not the opposite of success; it's part of success."

32. "Hardships often prepare ordinary people for extraordinary outcomes."

33. "Believe you can, and you're halfway there."

34. "The only way to achieve greatness is to dare to be different."

35. "Nothing worth having comes easy."

36. "Practice like you've never won, perform like you've never lost."

37. "One team, one dream."

38. "In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."

39. "The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory."

40. "Challenges are what make life interesting, overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."

41. "The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning."

42. "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do."

43. "The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself."

44. "Pain is temporary, glory is forever."

45. "The best way to predict the future is to create it."

46. "Fear is what stops you, courage is what keeps you going."

47. "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game."

48. "Believe in your dreams and they may come true, believe in yourself and they will come true."

49. "To be a champion, you have to see the big picture. It's not about winning and losing; it's about every day hard work and thriving on a challenge."

50. "Your biggest opponent is the one in the mirror."

51. "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog."

52. "The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence."

53. "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."

54. "You're never as good as everyone tells you when you win, and you're never as bad as they say when you lose."

55. "Success is where preparation and opportunity meet."

56. "A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning."

57. "The strength of the group is the strength of the leaders."

58. "Your love for what you do and willingness to push yourself where others aren't prepared to go is what will make you great."

59. "It's not about perfect. It's about effort."

60. "Courage is the commitment to begin without any guarantee of success."

61. "The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday."

62. "Champions aren't made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them—a desire, a dream, a vision."

63. "Don't aspire to be the best on the team. Aspire to be the best for the team."

64. "The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle."

65. "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will."

66. "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today."

67. "The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win."

68. "The key is not the will to win… everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important."

69. "There is no glory in practice but without practice, there can be no glory."

70. "Nobody who ever gave their best regretted it."

71. "Show me a guy who’s afraid to look bad, and I’ll show you a guy you can beat every time."

72. "Sport does not build character. It reveals it."

73. "Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months, and years they spend preparing for it."

74. "Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else."

75. "The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it."

76. "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."

77. "The will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success."

78. "Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up."

79. "You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach your limits, that is real joy."

80. "One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team."

81. "You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours."

82. "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."

83. "You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that makes you a winner right there."

84. "Winning isn’t everything, but wanting it is."

85. "Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play."

86. "The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day."

87. "Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way."

88. "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up."

89. "It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters."

90. "A champion is afraid of losing. Everyone else is afraid of winning."

91. "The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender."

92. "Winners never quit, and quitters never win."

93. "Success isn't given. It's earned on the track, on the field, in the gym. With blood, sweat, and the occasional tear."

94. "Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."

95. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

96. "Winning isn't everything, but the will to win is everything."

97. "To uncover your true potential, you must first find your own limits and then you have to have the courage to blow past them."

98. "Don't limit your challenges. Challenge your limits."

99. "If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it."

100. "Don’t count the days. Make the days count."

101. "Your body can stand almost anything. It’s your mind that you have to convince."

102. "To give any less than your best is to sacrifice a gift."

103. "You're never a loser until you quit trying."

104. "Make each day your masterpiece."

105. "If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you."

106. "It's not about the shoes. It's about what you do in them."

107. "If you fail to prepare, you're prepared to fail."

108. "The only way to prove you are a good sport is to lose."

109. "The more difficult the victory, the greater the joy of winning."

110. "Win or lose, do it fairly."

111. "The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow."

112. "Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there."

113. "What makes something special is not just what you have to gain, but what you feel there is to lose."

114. "Champions keep playing until they get it right."

115. "Don't stop when you're tired. Stop when you're done."

116. "The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory."

117. "There's no substitute for hard work."

118. "The will to succeed is important, but what's more important is the will to prepare."

119. "The road to victory is uphill."

120. "Victory is in having done your best. If you've done your best, you've won."

121. "The minute you start talking about what you're going to do if you lose, you have lost."

122. "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them."

123. "Victory is fleeting. Losing is forever."

124. "Win if you can, lose if you must, but never quit!"

125. "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination."

126. "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen."

127. "You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get."

128. "Success is where preparation and opportunity meet."

129. "Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game."

130. "You can't win unless you learn how to lose."

131. "It's not the size of the player in the game; it's the size of the game in the player."

132. "Sport is the habitual and voluntary cultivation of intensive physical effort."

133. "All I can tell them is pick a good one and sock it."

134. "If at first you don't succeed, you are running about average."

135. "The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital."

136. "The only way to overcome is to hang in."

137. "The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before."

138. "You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, out of your mind; the real test is in there."

139. "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."

140. "Push yourself again and again. Don't give an inch until the final buzzer sounds."

141. "You can motivate by fear, and you can motivate by reward. But both those are temporary. The only lasting thing is self-motivation."

142. "I learned that if you want to make it bad enough, no matter how bad it is, you can make it."

143. "The key is not the 'will to win'… everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important."

144. "Don't let what you can't do stop you from doing what you can do."

145. "Every time you stay out late; every time you sleep in; every time you miss a workout; every time you don’t give 100% - You make it that much easier for me to beat you."

146. "Winning is not everything – but making the effort to win is."

147. "I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

148. "If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?"

149. "Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence — is the key to unlocking our potential."

150. "The harder you work and the more prepared you are for your game, the luckier you seem to get."

151. "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."

152. "Excellence is not a singular act but a habit. You are what you do repeatedly."

153. "The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary."

154. "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."

155. "You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours."

156. "It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up."

157. "You are never a loser until you quit trying."

158. "Show me a guy who’s afraid to look bad, and I’ll show you a guy you can beat every time."

159. "Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears."

160. "One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team."

161. "Your biggest opponent isn’t the other guy. It’s human nature."

162. "If you can’t outplay them, outwork them."

163. "It's not about the shoes. It's about what you do in them."

164. "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."

165. "Believe you can and you're halfway there."

166. "Whether you think you can, or think you can't--you're right."

167. "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard."

168. "Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up."

169. "When you’ve got something to prove, there’s nothing greater than a challenge."

170. "You can't win unless you learn how to lose."

171. "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up."

172. "I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed."

173. "The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning."

174. "If you are afraid of failure you don't deserve to be successful."

175. "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

176. "Victory is in having done your best. If you've done your best, you've won."

177. "The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender."

178. "The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle."

179. "Champions are not the ones who always win races - champions are the ones who get out there and try. And try harder the next time. And even harder the next time."

180. "The key to winning is poise under stress."

181. "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."

182. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

183. "To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you're not, pretend you are."

184. "Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever."

185. "The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."

186. "You don't play against opponents, you play against the game of basketball."

187. "You can't score a goal if you don't take a shot."

188. "Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits."

189. "The only way to prove you're a good sport is to lose."

190. "If you think you're done, you always have at least 40 percent more."

191. "You don't win on emotion. You win on execution."

192. "Play like you're in first, train like you're in second."

193. "A team will always appreciate a great individual if he's willing to sacrifice for the group."

194. "Never let the fear of striking out get in your way."

195. "The best way to predict your future is to create it."

196. "It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey."

197. "Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful."

198. "There are only two options regarding commitment. You're either IN or you're OUT. There is no such thing as life in-between."

199. "Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value."

200. "Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else."

201. "Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it."

202. "The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion."

203. "If you aren't going all the way, why go at all?"

204. "Never give up! Failure and rejection are only the first step to succeeding."

205. "The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That's real glory."

206. "It’s not the will to win that matters — everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters."

207. "The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning."

208. "You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave–win or lose."

209. "The key is not the will to win. Everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important."

210. "Success isn't given, it's earned. On the track, on the field, in the gym. With blood, sweat, and the occasional tear."

211. "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."

212. "Never let your fear decide your future."

213. "The secret to winning is constant, consistent management."

214. "Sweat is the cologne of accomplishment."

215. "Victory or defeat is not determined at the moment of crisis, but rather in the long and unspectacular period of preparation."

216. "Winning isn't everything, it’s the only thing."

217. "Don't count the days, make the days count."

218. "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person's determination."

219. "I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'"

220. "Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end."

221. "A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals."

222. "You don’t win once in a while, you don’t do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is habit."

223. "If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you."

224. "You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get."

225. "The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible."

226. "What makes something special is not just what you have to gain, but what you feel there is to lose."

227. "Greatness is a lot of small things done well."

228. "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size in the fight of the dog."

229. "Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't."

230. "It's not about perfect. It's about effort."

231. "Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle."

232. "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary."

233. "It's not about talent, it's about effort."

234. "It's not about having the skill to do something. It's about having the will, desire and commitment to be your best."

235. "The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose."

236. "Run when you can, walk if you have to, crawl if you must; just never give up."

237. "The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory."

238. "It's hard to beat a person who never gives up."

239. "The body achieves what the mind believes."

240. "Believe in yourself, take on your challenges, dig deep within yourself to conquer fears. Never let anyone bring you down. You got this."

241. "Every setback is a setup for a comeback. God wants to bring you out bigger and better than you were before."

242. "The road to success is always under construction."

243. "The dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately."

244. "Adversity causes some people to break; others to break records."

245. "Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart."

246. "Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place."

247. "The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it."

248. "Be stronger than your excuses."

249. "You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you."

250. "Winners never quit and quitters never win."

251. "Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow."

252. "Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn."

253. "The difference between winning and losing is most often not quitting."

254. "To be a champ you have to believe in yourself when no one else will."

255. "It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up."

256. "The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses – behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."

257. "Believe you can and you’re halfway there."

258. "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will."

259. "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take."

260. "If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it."

261. "You don’t get what you wish for. You get what you work for."

262. "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."

263. "It's not about the shoes, it's about what you do in them."

264. "If you can't outplay them, outwork them."

265. "Champions keep playing until they get it right."

266. "Winning isn’t everything, but wanting to win is."

267. "When you’ve got something to prove, there’s nothing greater than a challenge."

268. "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game."

269. "The only way to guarantee a loss is to quit."

270. "Winners embrace hard work. They love the discipline of it, the trade-off they're making to win."

271. "Champions believe in themselves, even when no one else does."

272. "Anyone can start, but only the thoroughbred will finish."

273. "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them."

274. "You're never a loser until you quit trying."

275. "Make each day your masterpiece."

276. "The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital."

277. "Push yourself again and again. Don't give an inch until the final buzzer sounds."

278. "It's not the will to win that matters — everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters."

279. "Every champion was once a contender that refused to give up."

280. "There may be people that have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do."

281. "Success isn’t owned, it’s leased. And rent is due every day."

282. "It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it."

283. "The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning."

284. "Winning is not everything, but making the effort to win is."

285. "Never let the fear of striking out get in your way."

286. "You can't win unless you learn how to lose."

287. "Pain is nothing compared to what it feels like to quit."

288. "You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours."

289. "Do not let what you can not do interfere with what you can do."

290. "It's not how big you are, it's how big you play."

291. "You can motivate by fear, and you can motivate by reward. But both methods are only temporary. The only lasting thing is self motivation."

292. "Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability."

293. "Make sure your worst enemy doesn't live between your own two ears."

294. "Victory is in having done your best. If you've done your best, you've won."

295. "You were given this life because you are strong enough to live it."

296. "Victory is remembered for at most two decades; an act of good sportsmanship is remembered for a lifetime."

297. "The true champion believes in the impossible."

298. "I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."

299. "I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can't accept not trying."

300. "The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself as to why you can't achieve it."

301. "A champion is someone who gets up when he can't."

302. "The secret to winning is constant, consistent management."

303. "Success is where preparation and opportunity meet."

304. "You're never a loser until you quit trying."

305. "The last three or four reps is what makes the muscle grow. This area of pain divides a champion from someone who is not a champion."

306. "You find that you have peace of mind when you know that it was a 100% effort that you gave, win or lose."

307. "Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period."

308. "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog."

309. "Victory is fleeting. Losing is forever."

310. "Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there."

311. "I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'"

312. "Achievement is largely the product of steadily raising one's levels of aspiration and expectation."

313. "Winners never quit and quitters never win."

314. "The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph."

315. "One man can be a crucial ingredient on a team, but one man cannot make a team."

316. "Just play. Have fun. Enjoy the game."

317. "If you fail to prepare, you're prepared to fail."

318. "The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."

319. "You've got to get up every morning with determination if you're going to go to bed with satisfaction."

320. "Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way."

321. "You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get."

322. "You're only as good as your last game."

323. "Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it."

324. "When you win, say nothing, when you lose, say less."

325. "There are only two options regarding commitment. You're either IN or you're OUT. There is no such thing as life in-between."

326. "If you think you can, you are right. If you think you can't, you are also right."

327. "If you aren't going all the way, why go at all?"

328. "Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else."

329. "The only way to prove you are a good sport is to lose."

330. "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up."

331. "Winning isn't everything, but wanting to win is."

332. "The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team."

333. "The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender."

334. "If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it."

335. "Champions keep playing until they get it right."

336. "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift."

337. "A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning."

338. "The only way to overcome is to hang in."

339. "The key is not the 'will to win'… everybody has that. It is the will to prepare to win that is important."

340. "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination."

341. "The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win."

342. "You are never really playing an opponent. You are playing yourself, your own highest standards, and when you reach your limits, that is real joy."

343. "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."

344. "Sports serves society by providing vivid examples of excellence."

345. "Show me a good and gracious loser and I’ll show you a failure."

346. "Winning is habit. Unfortunately, so is losing."

347. "It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up."

348. "The principle is competing against yourself. It's about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before."

349. "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the fight in the dog."

350. "You miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take."

351. "If you aren't going all the way, why go at all?"

352. "You're only as good as your last game."

353. "Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must first set yourself on fire."

354. "The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent."

355. "Never say never because limits, like fears, are often just an illusion."

356. "You have to believe in yourself when no one else does — that makes you a winner right there."

357. "You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get."

358. "The only way to prove you are a good sport is to lose."

359. "When you've got something to prove, there’s nothing greater than a challenge."

360. "It's not the will to win that matters — everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters."

361. "Pain is temporary, but quitting lasts forever."

362. "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will."

363. "Make each day your masterpiece."

364. "The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day."

365. "Remember this, the choices you make in life, make you."

366. "The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning."

367. "You are never a loser until you quit trying."

368. "Your biggest opponent isn't the other guy. It's human nature."

369. "Every strike brings me closer to the next home run."

370. "Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability."

371. "Sometimes the biggest problem is in your head. You've got to believe."

372. "I've never lost a game. I just ran out of time."

373. "You don't play against opponents, you play against the game of basketball."

374. "Excellence is not a singular act but a habit. You are what you do repeatedly."

375. "Do not let what you can not do interfere with what you can do."

376. "Repetition breeds success."

377. "The will to succeed is important, but what's more important is the will to prepare."

378. "You can't make every shot, but you can make every effort."

379. "Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming."

380. "Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else."

381. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

382. "It's not the size of the player in the fight, but the size of the fight in the player."

383. "The greatest test of courage on earth is to bear defeat without losing heart."

384. "Victory belongs to the most persevering."

385. "If you can't outplay them, outwork them."

386. "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them."

387. "The only way to achieve greatness is to dare to be different."

388. "If you train hard, you'll not only be hard, you'll be hard to beat."

389. "If you don't have confidence, you'll always find a way not to win."

390. "The harder you push, the further you'll go."

391. "The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man’s determination."

392. "You can't win unless you learn how to lose."

393. "For a team to succeed, everybody's role is as important as the others."

394. "To uncover your true potential, you must first find your own limits and then have the courage to blow past them."

395. "You have to do something in your life that is honorable and not cowardly if you are to live in peace with yourself."

396. "The secret of winning is 'deliberate practice,' where an individual, team or company sets specific goals, gets immediate feedback, concentrates on technique rather than outcome, and continually pushes beyond one’s comfort zone."

397. "Sports do not build character, they reveal it."

398. "Success is where preparation and opportunity meet."

399. "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how you play the game."

400. "Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them―a desire, a dream, a vision."

401. "Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."

402. "You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them."

403. "The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in combat."

404. "I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'"

405. "The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary."

406. "I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career, lost almost 300 games, missed the game-winning shot 26 times. I’ve failed over and over again in my life and that's why I succeed."

407. "In order to excel, you must be completely dedicated."

408. "The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life - mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical."

409. "Set your goals high, and don't stop till you get there."

410. "It’s not the will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference."

411. "The only thing that matters is what’s happening right now. Be present."

412. "The pain that you feel today will be replaced by the strength that you need tomorrow."

413. "If you can’t outplay them, outwork them."

414. "A champion is someone who gets up when he can’t."

415. "You can't put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get."

416. "The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."

417. "The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day."

418. "Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships."

419. "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take."

420. "Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."

421. "Success isn't given, it is earned. On the track, on the field, in the gym. With blood, sweat, and the occasional tear."

422. "A trophy carries dust. Memories last forever."

423. "It's not about the shoes. It's about what you do in them."

424. "The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning."

425. "The only way to prove that you’re a good sport is to lose."

426. "Champions keep playing until they get it right."

427. "If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?"

428. "The harder the battle, the sweeter the victory."

429. "Victory is in having done your best. If you’ve done your best, you’ve won."

430. "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard."

431. "It’s not about winning or losing, but love and respect."

432. "Winning solves everything."

433. "Do you know what my favorite part of the game is? The opportunity to play."

434. "To give any less than your best is to sacrifice a gift."

435. "Show me a gracious loser and I'll show you a failure."

436. "Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again."

437. "You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that makes you a winner right there."

438. "I’ve learned that something constructive comes from every defeat."

439. "Make sure your worst enemy doesn’t live between your own two ears."

440. "I don’t plan on being disappointed. We plan on being really good, and obviously we plan on winning."

441. "If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it."

442. "Without self-discipline, success is impossible, period."

443. "You were born to be a player. You were meant to be here. This moment is yours."

444. "A good coach will make his players see what they can become rather than what they are."

445. "If you have everything under control, you’re not moving fast enough."

446. "Victory is fleeting. Losing is forever."

447. "It’s all about the journey, not the outcome."

1. What is a pre-game speech?

A pre-game speech is a motivational address given to a team or athletes before a game or competition to inspire and motivate them for optimal performance

2. Who typically delivers a pre-game speech?

A pre-game speech is usually delivered by the coach or team captain, someone who holds a leadership position within the team

3. What is the purpose of a pre-game speech?

The purpose of a pre-game speech is to boost the morale and confidence of the team, instill belief in their abilities, and motivate them to give their best effort during the upcoming game

4. How long should a pre-game speech be?

The length of a pre-game speech can vary depending on the situation and the coach's style. Typically, it should be concise and to the point, lasting anywhere from a few minutes to around 10 minutes

5. What should be included in a pre-game speech?

A pre-game speech should include words of encouragement, reminders of the team's goals and strategies, inspirational anecdotes, and a focus on teamwork and unity

6. How can a pre-game speech impact the team's performance?

A well-delivered pre-game speech can boost team morale, increase motivation, enhance focus, and create a sense of unity among the players, all of which can positively impact the team's performance on the field

7. Can a pre-game speech turn the tide of a game?

While a pre-game speech alone may not completely turn the tide of a game, it can significantly influence the mindset and attitude of the players, giving them an extra edge and determination to perform at their best

8. Should a pre-game speech be tailored to the opponent?

Tailoring a pre-game speech to the opponent can help the team better understand the challenges they will face and create a game plan that exploits the opponent's weaknesses. However, it's essential to maintain a focus on the team's own strengths and strategies as well

9. Are pre-game speeches effective?

Pre-game speeches have the potential to be highly effective in motivating and inspiring athletes. However, their impact can vary from player to player, and ultimately, it's the actions on the field that determine the outcome of the game

10. Can pre-game speeches be scripted?

While some coaches may prefer to have a general outline or key points prepared, pre-game speeches are often delivered more spontaneously, allowing the coach to connect with the team in the moment and respond to their needs and emotions

11. How can a coach make a pre-game speech impactful?

To make a pre-game speech impactful, a coach should speak with conviction, use powerful and uplifting language, connect with each player individually, and emphasize the importance of teamwork and effort

12. Can a pre-game speech help calm nervous players?

Yes, a pre-game speech can help calm nervous players by reminding them of their skills, reinforcing their confidence, and encouraging them to focus on the present moment rather than being overwhelmed by anxiety

13. Are pre-game speeches given in all sports?

Pre-game speeches are common in team sports where there is a coach or a designated leader. However, the format and delivery may vary depending on the sport and its specific dynamics

14. Are pre-game speeches only for professional athletes?

Pre-game speeches are not limited to professional athletes. They are also given at various levels of sports, including youth, high school, college, and amateur leagues, to motivate and prepare players mentally and emotionally

15. Should pre-game speeches address specific players or the entire team?

Pre-game speeches should ideally address both specific players and the entire team. By acknowledging individual contributions and highlighting the collective goals, a coach can create a sense of unity while recognizing each player's unique role

16. Should pre-game speeches always be intense and fiery?

While intensity and passion can be effective in certain situations, not all pre-game speeches need to be intense and fiery. The tone and delivery should match the team's needs, the game context, and the preferences of the coach

17. Can pre-game speeches include humor?

Yes, pre-game speeches can include elements of humor if it aligns with the coach's style and the team's dynamics. Properly timed and appropriate humor can help relieve tension and create a relaxed and positive atmosphere

18. Can pre-game speeches have a long-term impact on players?

Pre-game speeches may have a short-term impact on players' motivation and focus leading up to a game. However, the long-term impact on individual players often depends on consistent coaching, support, and development throughout the season

19. What are some famous pre-game speeches?

There have been many famous pre-game speeches in the history of sports that have served to inspire and motivate athletes. Examples include Herb Brooks' speech before the "Miracle on Ice" hockey game at the 1980 Olympics, Al Pacino's motivational speech in the film "Any Given Sunday", and various speeches by legendary coaches such as Vince Lombardi and Phil Jackson

20. Can a pre-game speech be given by a player rather than the coach?

Yes, a pre-game speech can be given by a player, especially if that player holds a leadership role within the team. Such speeches can have a significant impact as they come from a peer who is sharing the same experiences on the field

21. Can pre-game speeches be negative or critical?

While criticism has a place in coaching, pre-game speeches are generally not the time for negative remarks. The focus should be on motivation, encouragement, and strategy rather than pointing out mistakes or shortcomings

22. How should a coach end a pre-game speech?

A coach should end a pre-game speech on a strong, positive note that leaves players feeling inspired and ready for action. This could be a powerful quote, a rallying cry, or a simple, heartfelt statement of belief in the team's ability to succeed

23. Do pre-game speeches change in playoff or championship games?

In high-stakes games such as playoffs or championships, the pre-game speech might carry additional weight. The coach may focus more on the importance of the occasion, the opportunity at hand, and the legacy the team can create with a victory

24. Can pre-game speeches be rehearsed?

While rehearsal can help a coach deliver a smoother and more confident speech, it's important to maintain authenticity and flexibility to respond to the team's needs in the moment

25. Are pre-game speeches useful in individual sports?

Even in individual sports, pre-game speeches can be beneficial. A coach's words can help an athlete focus, maintain composure, and draw out their best performance. The primary difference is that the speech may be more personalized, focusing on the individual athlete's mindset and strategy

26. What are the common themes in effective pre-game speeches?

The common themes in effective pre-game speeches often include motivation, teamwork, self-belief, strategy, and resilience. The coach will usually emphasize the importance of each player's role, instill confidence, and inspire the team to give their best effort

27. How long should a pre-game speech typically last?

A pre-game speech should typically last between 5 to 10 minutes. The aim is to inspire and motivate without taking too much time or causing the players to lose focus

28. Is there a place for stories or anecdotes in pre-game speeches?

Yes, sharing relevant stories or anecdotes can be an effective way to connect with players on a deeper level and convey important messages in a memorable way. The stories can be about past games, personal experiences, or famous sports moments

29. Should a coach be open to feedback about their pre-game speeches?

Absolutely. A coach should always be open to feedback from players or other coaching staff about their speeches. This can help them fine-tune their approach to better motivate and connect with their team

30. How can a coach prepare for delivering a pre-game speech?

Preparation for a pre-game speech can involve understanding the team's current mindset, reviewing the game's strategy, considering the individual and collective motivations of the players, and reflecting on the messages that will resonate the most. It's also important for the coach to be emotionally prepared to inspire confidence and enthusiasm in the team

31. Can a pre-game speech be delivered in a quiet and calm manner?

Yes, a pre-game speech can be delivered in a quiet and calm manner. The effectiveness of a speech depends more on the content, the coach's authenticity, and the connection with the players, rather than the volume or intensity of the delivery

32. How can a coach ensure that the pre-game speech has the desired impact?

To ensure the speech has the desired impact, the coach should aim to connect with each player, deliver the speech with conviction, be clear and concise with their message, and use language that aligns with the team's culture and dynamics. They should also observe the players' reactions and adjust their approach if necessary

33. Is it beneficial to get players involved in the pre-game speech?

Involving players in the pre-game speech can be beneficial, as it encourages participation and ownership. This could be in the form of asking a team captain to add their remarks, inviting players to share their motivations, or encouraging a brief team discussion following the speech

34. Are there any examples of poorly received pre-game speeches?

Yes, there are instances of pre-game speeches that missed the mark. These typically happen when a coach focuses too heavily on criticism, fails to connect with the team, uses inappropriate language, or delivers a message that doesn't align with the team's culture. It's crucial for a coach to understand their team's dynamics and tailor their speech accordingly

35. Can a pre-game speech backfire?

While it's rare, a pre-game speech can backfire if it isn't thoughtfully crafted. For instance, if a speech instills doubt instead of confidence, or highlights pressure instead of opportunity, it could negatively affect players' performance. It's important for a coach to strike a balance between being realistic and motivating

36. What are some strategies to alleviate pre-game nerves during the speech?

A coach can alleviate pre-game nerves by using humor, sharing encouraging and inspiring stories, focusing on the process rather than the outcome, and reminding players of their preparation and capabilities. A calm and confident delivery can also help ease anxiety

37. Can the venue or audience affect the content of the pre-game speech?

The venue or audience may subtly affect the content of the pre-game speech. For example, if there's a large crowd or a particularly partisan audience, the coach might emphasize the need to stay focused and not be distracted by external factors. If the game is away, the coach might address the challenge of playing in a less familiar environment

38. Should a coach modify their pre-game speech for different opponents?

Yes, a coach may need to modify their pre-game speech based on the opponent. If facing a particularly tough team, the speech might focus on resilience, tenacity, and the potential for an upset. Against a less formidable opponent, the coach might stress the importance of not underestimating the competition and maintaining a high level of play

39. How might a coach use a pre-game speech to address team conflicts?

In case of team conflicts, a pre-game speech could be an opportunity for the coach to reinforce the importance of teamwork, unity, and mutual respect. The coach may stress that the team is more important than any individual and that every player should put the team's interests above personal issues. However, it is also important for the coach to address such conflicts privately with the individuals involved

40. Are there any standard structures or formats for pre-game speeches?

There isn't a one-size-fits-all format for pre-game speeches, as the context and team dynamics can greatly vary. However, many speeches start by addressing the team's current state, followed by a discussion of the game plan and strategies, and ending with motivational elements. This structure can be adapted based on the coach's style and the team's needs

41. Can a coach use quotes in their pre-game speech?

Yes, a coach can use quotes in their pre-game speech. Quotes from renowned athletes, coaches, or other significant figures can be an effective way to inspire players and drive home a point. However, the coach should ensure the quote aligns with the message they are trying to convey and resonates with the team

42. How long should a pre-game speech typically be?

There's no hard and fast rule for the length of a pre-game speech as it largely depends on the team's needs and the context of the game. However, it's generally necessary to keep it concise and impactful, usually somewhere around 5 to 10 minutes. Too lengthy speeches might lose the players' attention and dilute the key messages

43. Is it helpful for a coach to share personal experiences in their pre-game speech?

Sharing personal experiences can indeed be helpful in a pre-game speech. It can create a greater sense of connection and trust between the coach and the players. These stories can serve as a powerful tool to convey lessons, illustrate the application of certain strategies, or simply inspire the team. But again, relevance to the situation is key

44. Should a coach rehearse their pre-game speech?

Rehearsing a pre-game speech can help a coach deliver their message more effectively. It allows the coach to fine-tune the content, adjust the pacing, and ensure the speech carries the desired emotional tone. However, it's important to maintain a level of spontaneity and authenticity in the delivery

45. Can the pre-game speech influence the team's tactics?

While the pre-game speech is primarily about motivation, it can also be used to influence the team's tactics. The coach can use this opportunity to highlight and reinforce certain strategies or game plans. However, it's important not to overload the players with too much tactical information and to maintain a balance between strategic guidance and motivational messaging

46. Can a coach show emotion during their pre-game speech?

Showing emotion during a pre-game speech can be effective, as it demonstrates the coach's passion and commitment. However, it's essential that the emotion is genuine and appropriate to the situation. Overdone or misplaced emotions might seem insincere or unprofessional to the players. As with all aspects of the speech, the coach needs to know their team well enough to decide how much emotion to show

47. Should a coach incorporate feedback from players into future pre-game speeches?

Incorporating feedback from players can be beneficial for future pre-game speeches. This feedback can provide insight into what resonates with the team and what aspects of the speech could be improved. Moreover, seeking and considering player feedback can promote a sense of collaboration and mutual respect within the team

48. How can a coach handle nervousness before delivering the pre-game speech?

Just like players, coaches can also experience nervousness before a game. Techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, and positive self-talk can help manage this nervousness. Additionally, preparing and rehearsing the speech in advance can help to boost confidence and ensure a smooth delivery

49. What should a coach avoid in a pre-game speech?

A coach should avoid any negative or demotivating remarks in a pre-game speech. Criticism should be constructive, and any issues or concerns should be framed as challenges to overcome rather than insurmountable obstacles. Additionally, it's crucial to avoid focusing too much on the outcome of the game and instead emphasize the process and the individual roles each player has to play

50. How important is the delivery of the pre-game speech?

The delivery of the pre-game speech is as important as its content. A well-delivered speech can engage the players, command their attention, and set the tone for the game. Factors such as the coach's voice modulation, body language, and eye contact can significantly impact the effectiveness of the speech

Please note

This  https://kewmedia.com/ website (the “Blog”) is published and provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. 

The information in the Blog constitutes the content creator’s own opinions (and any guest bloggers posting from time to time) and it should not be regarded as a description of any services provided by any company. 

When it comes to matters of health, always consult with a trained medical professional – never rely solely on digital information. Taking into account your individual situation will help you make the best decisions for your own wellbeing. 

The Blog serves as an informative resource, but should never be used to diagnose or treat a medical condition. When it comes to your health, always consult with a qualified doctor for the best advice and care tailored specifically for you!

The Blog and the materials and information it contains are not intended to, and do not constitute, medical or other health advice or diagnosis and should not be used as such. You should always consult with a qualified physician or health professional about your specific circumstances.

Also the opinions expressed in the Blog are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security or investment product or loan, loans, credit, insurance or any other financial product or transaction. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry. The views reflected in the commentary are subject to change at any time without notice.

Nothing on this Blog constitutes investment advice, performance data or any recommendation that any security, portfolio of securities, investment product, transaction or investment strategy, loan, loans, credit, insurance or any other financial instrument or transaction is suitable for any specific person.  

From reading this Blog we cannot assess anything about your personal circumstances, your finances, or your goals and objectives, all of which are unique to you, so any opinions or information contained on this Blog are just that – an opinion or information.  

You should not use this Blog to make financial decisions and we highly recommend you seek professional advice from someone who is authorized to provide investment advice.

Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly.  Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

This Blog contains links to other websites (which may include message boards or forums). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such sites. Please understand that any information that is disclosed in these areas becomes public information. We have no control over its use and you should exercise caution when deciding to disclose your personal information.

Enter Your Email Here

(only email nothing else)

Best WWE Hall Of Fame Speeches

Since its return as part of WrestleMania weekend in 2004, the Hall Of Fame ceremony is one of the most anticipated events on the WWE calendar. Fans can’t wait to relive the past, along with the superstars getting inducted. Much like the rest of the weekend, it’s one of the best times of the year to be a fan.

Every Version Of Paul Heyman Ranked Worst To Best

This year’s crop is no different, as several speeches are expected to be amazing to listen to, none more so than a man who has made his living being the loudest mouth in the room. Paul Heyman takes his rightful place among the legendary men and women, some of whom he sat under their learning tree, and some who got to sit under his. Here are the best speeches in WWE Hall Of Fame history.

Bret Hart Stands Tall And Shares Some Good Neidhart Tales

The hitman and the anvilette honor the anvil.

• The Hart Foundation was inducted in 2019.
• The Pink And Black Attack are two-time WWE Tag Team Champions.
• Bret Hart was assaulted by a fan during this induction.

Not even a jerk trying to accost The Hitman could ruin The Hart Foundation’s induction. After he was ceremoniously dealt with by FTR and others, Bret and Natalya got down to business . They each got to tell their experiences living with The Anvil - Bret as his partner and brother-in-law on the road, while Nattie spoke lovingly about her father.

Leaping Lanny Poffo Waxes Poetic About The Macho Man

The wwe’s poet laureate helped to induct his brother.

• Randy Savage was inducted in 2015.
• The Poffos' father, Angelo, had a long-standing record for sit-ups - 6033 in four hours.
• The Macho Man was a six-time world champion.

The induction of The Macho Man was a long time coming. There wasn’t a more fitting acceptor than The Macho King’s younger brother, Lanny.

10 Wrestlers "Macho Man" Randy Savage Couldn't Get Over

The Genius, a great orator in his own right, recited a new original poem honoring his brother. Despite Savage wanting to wait until all The Poffos would be inducted as a family, Lanny knew it was best to bow down to The Macho King.

Beth Phoenix Follows Her Heart

The glamazon encouraged her daughters to follow their dreams.

• Beth Phoenix was the youngest inductee in 2017.
• She and Edge were the first ever married couple inducted.
• The Glamazon is a four-time world champion.

Until the ladies really started to break through in the mid-2010s, ladies like Beth Phoenix were charged with pushing the boundaries of what a female wrestler could be. For her efforts, she was inducted. During her speech, she was able to praise all the people who helped her along the way - especially Molly Holly . She was also able to pay tribute to her husband and deliver a message of empowerment to her daughters.

Rey Mysterio Is Just Getting Started

Journeys from san diego to around the world.

• Rey Mysterio was inducted in 2023.
• The induction was the first to be tied into current storylines (Dom walked out).
• Rey was the first ever inductee who is still working full time.

With a career that dates back to the eighties, it’s easy to forget just how young Rey Mysterio still is. The Legendary Luchador is in his mid-forties and has shown no signs of slowing down at all. That didn’t stop WWE from giving him his flowers, despite his trashy son and his friends walking out of his induction ceremony . Rey was able to thank everyone who helped him along the way, especially God (and Konnan).

Ric Flair Tried To Stay All Night... And Stay A Little Longer

Naitch was gonna naitch.

• Ric Flair was inducted in 2008.
• The 16-Time world champion’s first official retirement match was the next night.
• Over a decade later “Ric Flair’s Last Match” took place in 2022.

Ric Flair’s induction speech was a moment we had been waiting for, for a long time. Naitch’s decades-spanning career being featured was a big part of WrestleMania 24 weekend. Ric Flair took us all back to his earliest days of training as well as all of his days styling and profiling. When Triple H tried to tell him to wrap it up, he simply ramped it up more and kept paying tribute to practically everyone who was a part of his career.

The Bushwhackers Get Everyone Whacking

How the hardcore sheepherders licked their way into the hall.

• The Bushwhackers were inducted in 2015.
• They are one of the few inductees to have not won tag team gold.
• The team wrestled for over 40 years.

Considering who they were during their career, you might not consider The Bushwhackers great talkers. You’d actually be right.

10 Things Wrestling Fans Should Know About The Bushwhackers' Time In WWE

But what made their Hall Of Fame speech hall of fame worthy was the energy they brought to telling their story. The energy was so infectious they even convinced a lot of their fellow comrades to come up and say hello while doing The Bushwhacker walk.

Jake The Snake Roberts Survived

He once tried to choose death, but the snake kicked out.

• Jake Roberts was inducted in 2014.
• With DDP, the original goal was to be part of The Royal Rumble.
• Roberts made a cameo during Old School Raw in early 2014.

There are seldom few people on the mic regarded more than Jake The Snake Roberts. The quiet way he talked and the words he chose to use made fans pay attention. His Hall Of Fame was all about the redemption he sought after and earned. Afte r a lifetime of trauma, both his fault and incidents that were out of his control, Jake The Snake was able to take his rightful place in the pantheon of legends and showcase the family he was fortunate enough to reconnect with.

The Fabulous Freebirds Finally Get The Call

Michael ps hayes and jimmy jam garvin rock the house.

• The Fabulous Freebirds were inducted in 2016.
• There was an ongoing rib for years that Hayes wasn’t getting inducted.
• They only worked one day in WWE before Andre tossed them out of the locker room.

Michael PS Hayes, Buddy Roberts, and Bam Bam Terry Gordy - The Fabulous Freebirds were one of the most innovative trios of all time. Hayes and Jimmy Jam helped the early-WCW tag team scene. After years of showcasing a lot of his talents as an agent, Hayes was able to finally stand at the podium . He and Jimmy thanked a lot of folks, joked about being old, honored Buddy and Bam Bam by asking their children on stage. They paid homage to Texas wrestling before the OG Freebird rocked the house with a rendition of Badstreet, USA.

The Undertaker Holds Court

After years of kayfabe, mark calaway takes the stage.

• The Phenom was inducted in 2022.
• It was the first time in a WWE ring that he broke character.
• Undertaker started his One Deadman Show based on this induction.

After three decades of destruction, it was time for the Conscience Of The WWE to take his rightful place in The Hall Of Fame.

10 Wrestlers The Undertaker Was Close To During His Career

Obviously, The Undertaker wasn’t going to show up in full regalia. For the first time ever, most fans got to meet Mark Calaway as he told several stories that had some great lessons to them.

Bobby The Brain Heenan Does What He Did Best

The weasel brings the house down.

• Bobby Heenan was inducted in 2004.
• Besides being the best manager of all time, Heenan worked as a wrestler in the beginning of his career.
• The Brain’s last commentary job was at WrestleMania 17.

When the single-greatest color commentator of all time is getting to take his spot in the Hall Of Fame, every fan needs to take notice. Take notice, grab a chair and sit back to listen to The Brain as he talks about his life and career. The Brain went on a very long and hysterical diatribe about the menagerie and cast of characters he used to work with before lamenting that his best friend, Gorilla Monsoon, was no longer there to enjoy the moment.

⚾️ How Parker Byrd returned to baseball with a prosthetic leg

🐐 VanDerveer announces retirement

🏀 WAY-too-early men's hoops Power 36

Stanford Athletics | April 10, 2024

Tara vanderveer announces retirement after 38 seasons coaching stanford women's basketball.

STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford's Setsuko Ishiyama Director of Women's Basketball Tara VanDerveer, who has won more NCAA college basketball games than any coach in history , announced her retirement on Tuesday, April 9. Negotiations are underway with Kate Paye, who played under VanDerveer from 1991-95 and has been a member of her staff for the past 17 seasons, to become VanDerveer's successor. Paye would become the program's fifth head coach beginning with the 2024-25 season.   In 45 years as a head coach at Idaho (1978-80), Ohio State (1980-85) and Stanford (1985-95, 1996-2024), VanDerveer amassed an NCAA-record 1,216 victories. In 38 seasons at Stanford, she led the Cardinal to three NCAA championships – 1990, 1992 and 2021 – and 14 Final Fours.

🐐  Tara VanDerveer's path to becoming the winningest coach in college basketball   "Basketball is the greatest group project there is and I am so incredibly thankful for every person who has supported me and our teams throughout my coaching career," said VanDerveer. "I've been spoiled to coach the best and brightest at one of the world's foremost institutions for nearly four decades. Coupled with my time at Ohio State and Idaho, and as head coach of the United States National Team, it has been an unforgettable ride. The joy for me was in the journey of each season, seeing a group of young women work hard for each other and form an unbreakable bond. Winning was a byproduct. I've loved the game of basketball since I was a little girl, and it has given me so much throughout my life. I hope I've been able to give at least a little bit back."

  VanDerveer will continue to work with Stanford and the Athletics Department in an advisory capacity.   "Tara's name is synonymous with the sport and women's basketball would not be what it is today without her pioneering work," said Stanford's Jaquish & Kenninger Director of Athletics Bernard Muir. "She has been devoted to this campus for 40 years and a servant to all the student-athletes who have come through her program. Tara built one of the sport's iconic programs almost immediately upon her arrival at Stanford, and then maintained that standard for nearly four decades. An energetic and positive teacher, a Hall of Famer, a trusted friend and mentor, Tara's impact is simply unmatched, and I don't think it's a stretch to characterize her as one of the most influential people to ever be associated with this university. We will look forward to finding the appropriate ways to honor her deep impact and legacy here at Stanford."   VanDerveer's last day on The Farm will be May 8, on the 39th anniversary of her original hire.

• Longest active NCAA women's basketball tournament streaks

Schools with the most DI women's basketball national championships

2024 Berkeley Regional preview; Here's what you need to know

March madness.

• 📆 2024 March Madness schedule
• ❓ How the field of 68 is picked
• 👀 Best performances in tournament history

Women's Final Four Most Outstanding Players from 1982 to present

The 13 highest-scoring individual performances in March Madness women's history

Women's basketball championship history

Best performances in NCAA women's basketball tournament history

Di women's basketball news.

• Tara VanDerveer announces retirement after 38 seasons
• Cinematic recap: South Carolina wins 2024 NCAA women's basketball title
• Here's how often No. 1 seeds make the Women's Final Four
• These women's basketball teams have been a No. 1 seed the most times
• https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-women/article/2024-04-07/season-no-other-hope-south-carolinas-dominance-and-caitlin-clarks-stardom-are
• How preseason No. 1 women's basketball teams do in March Madness
• All-time best performances in the NCAA women's basketball tournament
• What Caitlin Clark said after her last game at Iowa
• Undefeated teams in DI college basketball

Follow NCAA Women's Basketball