Determined Athlete Mugs

'I'm not quitting! Who knows if i'll ever get another chance to break a hundred!'

"I wanted to be a baseball player 'til I found out they send you to the showers."

My coach wants me to go to soccer camp. Focusing on one sport isn't good for you. But mom! I'll develop crucial life skills. Let's see. "Landing endorsements, agents and college sports scholarships." The definition of "crucial".

I love your enthusiasm, girls, but we're not opening a can of whoop-ANYTHING.

Exercising

"Because when you're drafted by the pros, you'll have to be able to sign your contract. That's why you have to attend first grade."

The team video didn't spotlight my talents. I've hired my own film crew. They'll showcase my skills so college recruiters can see my strengths. Wow! How can the director pack so much into one little video? Great point! Daddy? Tell Steven Spielberg we're going feature length. Nice save!

'I solve so many work problems at home.'

'Bigley, you're over-training!'

'I won't be coming to church any more, Reverend -- I've decided to convert to golf.'

"That's nuthin'. Yesterday he beat up Alex Rodriguez."

The Boys of Indian Summer

"Edgar isn't here. He's working out with the Dallas Cowboys."

'It's great that you want a career in football, Timothy, but don't you think being a striker would be more fun than being a goalpost.'

Charlie's medical advice always went in one ear and out the other.

'When you talk about playing, 'at the next level', you mean lawyering, right, not the NBA?'

'I told my teacher that I won't be returning to school. I'm trying out for a pro basketball team, and her services are no longer required.'

"To be honest, it just collects dust."

'When I grow up, if I don't become a pro basketball player, about about 'spin doctor'?'

'I want to be a professional Polo player too when I grow up...Can I have your autograph please?'

'I want to be a professional Polo player too when I grow up... Can I have your autograph please?'

"Baseball is boring."

"Coach said I can be catcher if I gain 30 pounds."

"I got knocked down while jogging in heavy traffic."

"I do my best thinking in the shower... do I need to run 5 miles a day in order to take one?"

Bernard Hinault

New Years Resolutions: Join Gym. . .Cancel Gym.

'Better make the most of the garden before the summer finally ends.'

'You've got him worried - he's afraid he's going to kill you!'

'Derek's a big fan of resisistance workouts. He always resists working out.'

'Not everyone can make it as a professional footballer!' 'I know dad, there are snooker and darts players...'

'Wow! Feel that kick! I'm buying him a football for his first birthday!'

"You just don't see that kind of can-do attitude every day."

' Don't you think your taking this exercise wheel a bittoo seriously?'

'D'ya wanna wait until it thaws to see if it drops in the hole.'