Future Hockey Star Mugs

'The team we're playing tonight is good 'cause I heard they know how to turn and stop!'

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

Football Fans

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

"My mom says I can start a rock band if I call it 'I Love My Mommy.' You in?"

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".

'Wow! That's some growth spurt!'

'I know I'm still in the Juniors, but I already need a therapist.'

'Who I played in Summer Stock.'

'I think he's doing ok, the coach says he has the attention span of a goldfish.'

It's okay -- I'm training for the 2020 Olympics.

"What do you want to be when you blow up?"

The game is tied, and this is the final inning because the sun is setting. I understand, coach, I need to get home before dark!

'Still having problems finding a baby sitter?'

'I wish his guidance counselor spent more time on college plans and less time suggesting names for his band.'

Danae's Celebrity Career: 'Don't you know who I am?...I've decided to pursue a career as a celebrity, so I'm developing the basic language skills used in the industry.'

Runt! You'll never make the team. We'll see! You can't even tie your shoelace! Great technique!

'You'll never be the next Micheal Phelps if you don't start working on your breaststroke.'

"If there is no more American Idol what am I going to do to become famous?"

Future Wrestler

The young Michael Phelps: 'Just another four laps and I'll get out!'

"‘How I Spent My Summer Vacation in a Freaking Gymnastics Camp and Nearly Broke My Neck,’ by Delia McConnell."

Boy asking for bathing machine to be taken out deep so he can dive in.

'He migrates through every year about this time. Just sits there and watches. We leave him alone and he leaves us alone...'

Zdeno Chara

Kids playing ice hockey for a medal.

'I won't bother to bath Mum, we're playing again tomorrow!'

'His wife is very supportive.'

'He'll be a great basketball player someday -- he already dribbles all over the place.

Football Skills

'Reading, writing and arithmetic are important, son. Someday you might sign autographs for money.'

Thin Ice

'I can just see him twenty years down the road pitching for the Giants.'

'We're going to insist that he at least finish kindergarten before entering the NBA draft.'

"A five, six, seven, eight, Mooooom!"