Jennie Finch Quotes and Sayings - Page 1
More Jennie Finch quote about:
- Being The Best,
- Children,
- Coaches,
- College,
- Dad,
- Dreams,
- Fun,
- Growing Up,
- Husband,
- Inspirational,
- Motherhood,
- Parents,
- Role Models,
- Sports,
- Team,
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“Never limit yourself, never be satisfied, and smile-it's free!”
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“I think that when young players really see their game rise next level, it's when practices are like competition and there's no separation there. Of course, there are adrenaline and the butterflies; you don't have that so much in practice. You want to fake yourself out and try to get them there because you want to be as close to that game mentality as you can when you step on that field every single day whether it's practice or in your backyard or down the street with your dad.”
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“I mean, I love winning, but losing is a much more intense feeling.”
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“Our sports [softball] is a game of failure already so my dad always says to parents who he is a pitching coach and he's been my pitching coach since I was 11 years old is if they can be the best kid on the team, let them experience that and then obviously the challenge has to come later on but you don't get that opportunity very often and confidence is such a huge part of this game and in life in general.”
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“And my dad drilled it in my head, you know, 'If you want it bad enough, and you're willing to make the sacrifices, you can do it. But first you have to believe in yourself.”
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“As a believer, I know that Jesus Christ has a plan and it's not going to be my plan. It's not always succeeding and looking back it's amazing looking back to see how God works in mysterious ways, not always good ways, rough ways but those rough times, those rough patches, and those swamps and all those things that I went through are looking back, were such an incredible life lessons for me not only to shape and build me as an athlete but most importantly, my character as a person.”
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“To some Softball is a game; to others it's Life.”
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“I didn't really get into boys until my junior year of high school, when I had my first boyfriend. But for the most part I was always playing sports, so I was too busy for them!”
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“My goal is to never lose. That may not be realistic, but I'm going to try.”
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“When I'm in the game [softball], it's not so much mechanics. It's more of just trusting my teammates, trusting myself, trusting my preparation that we've put in to get there. When you're in the game, it's go-mode. There's going to be times when you're tweaking things but when you're in that game mode, you just want to think about that one next pitch.”
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“Whatever I am doing at that moment, I want to make the most of it.”
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“Looking back, I've learned the most from the bad coaches, really, how not to act, how not to coach, how not to treat people. So I always say no matter what situations you're faced with, how bad it is, you can always walk away and learn. You can always rise above it.”
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“When you train six to seven hours a day to be the best in your sport, you don't want that to be overlooked. I don't train for my looks.”
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“It's a game of failure [softball]. Everybody would play, that was easy and everyone's not playing because it is so tough. But it's a matter of keep plugging away, keep working hard, believing in yourself and it is a team sport and there is nothing better than being out there, having a ball in your hand, playing the game that you love and ultimately that's what it comes down is having fun and enjoying it.”
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“Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine!”
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“I had the vision of creating my own camp to make sure I was teaching the campers what I wanted. Plus I picked other players that were good on the field and off so we could be great role models for these girls to look up to. I hope to inspire others and encourage them to go after their dreams.”
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“I still think there are some pitches in this pitching arm, so I will continue playing with USA Softball, but knowing that this could be the last time a softball player stands on the Olympic podium and has the opportunity of experiencing this - it was emotional.”
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“Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine! Softball is amazing that way as a sport. Everyone on the field has a slightly different ability that makes them perfect for their position.”
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“A miracle is really the only way to describe motherhood and giving birth. It's unbelievable how God has made us women and babies to endure and be able to do so much. A miracle, indeed. Such an incredible blessing.”
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“I could have never dreamed what an amazing ride this has been.”
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“It's so empowering to see yourself as a machine.”
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“It is incredible how far women have come and women in sports have come.”
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“I've face more than 35 major leaguers, and only two have ever made contact against me.”
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“When I was 12, I had a coach tell me I would never be a championship pitcher. That devastated me. I was crushed.”
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“My husband, after two weeks of dating, asked me, if our relationship were to work out, would I be OK with our first boy being named Ace.”
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“I'm pretty adaptable and can adjust to any environment.”
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“Being fit and being in the best shape that I can be helps me be the best mom as well.”
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“Growing up, I looked up to major league baseball players, and now these young women have amazing, incredible women all across the board, from swimming to gymnastics to softball to basketball.”
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“Although it is disappointing that softball was not reinstated into the Olympics, we are going to continue to keep growing the sport.”
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“College softball each year reaches new levels of interest.”
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