Franz Stampfl Quotes & Sayings

Confidence is the most important quality in all athlete-coach relationships. — Franz Stampfl

There's nothing a man can't do if the spirit's there. — Franz Stampfl

The Athlete defeats fear and conquers himself! — Franz Stampfl

Training is principally an act of faith. The athlete must believe in its efficacy; he must believe that through training he will become fitter and stronger; that by constant repetition of the same movements he will become more skilful and his muscles more relaxed ... He must be a fanatic for hard work and enthusiastic enough to enjoy it. — Franz Stampfl

The Possibilities in racing tactics are almost unlimited, as in a game of chess, for every move there is a counter, for every attack there is a defense ... The runner's greatest asset, apart from essential fitness of body, is a cool and calculating brain allied to confidence and courage. Above all, he must have a will to win. — Franz Stampfl

The coach's job is twenty percent technical and training, and eighty per cent inspirational. He may know all there is to know about tactics, technique and training, but if he cannot win the confidence and comradeship of his pupils he will never be a good coach — Franz Stampfl

The runner's greatest asset, apart from essential fitness of body, is a cool and calculating brain allied to confidence and courage. — Franz Stampfl

The coach's main job is 20 percent technical and 80 percent inspirational. — Franz Stampfl

With the proper motivation, that is, a good reason for wanting to do it, your mind can overcome any sort of adversity. — Franz Stampfl