Quotes from Gary Mack

Goals must be high enough to excite you, yet not so high that you cannot vividly imagine them. Goals must be attainable, but just out of reach for now.

The task is the same. So what is the difference? For many, it's a four-letter word. Fear.

Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt (Special Olympics Motto).

With great athletes, their eyes aren't searchlights. They aren't even spotlights. They are laser beams.

Consistency separates good athletes from great ones. The best athletes win consistently because they think, act and practice consistently.

They've got a lot of respect for you. The players like you. They trust you. I've heard nothing but good things.

Be prepared mind, body, and spirit to do battle with everything you have, so when the contest is over you can leave the game behind with no regrets.

Success in life is peace of mind, the feeling of having no regrets. It comes from knowing you did your best.

Coaches and volunteers provide what every athlete needs—encouragement and support.

In Asia respect for the game is very important. Players at the high school level bow to the umpire. They also bow to the field. It is a sacred time and place.