Future Sports Star Mugs

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

Future Wrestler

'Here's your chance to shine, son. Make me proud.'

'I'm holding out for a $1 million signing bonus, plus product endorsement perks.'

'This allowance represents an advance against any future product endorsement royalties.'

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

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

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!'

Exercising

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!

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!

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

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.'

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

A boy with a football

'Dad, are you sure this is building the right muscles for football?'

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

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

"It took a lot of hard work to get here, but it was all worth it in the end."

The most probable explanation to the mind of a sixteen year old tennis star

Big Football

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

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

"Look, I'm the bobblehead of this team."

'True - There is no 'I' in team. But there is in 'I don't need my crummy team.'

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

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

'Needless to say, discus-thrower Bill Nordlander went to college on a full athletic scholarship.'

'Kid, go out there and play like you're worth 29 million plus signing bonus, buyouts, and endorsement deals. '

Boy holding football.

'Play your best. There's going to be a scout for the ten year olds in the stands!'

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

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

I'm not worried about the economy. Me either! It's not like I'm going into banking, car manufacturing, or real estate. Totally! We'll still make the big bucks. May I ask doing what? Movie actress. Rock star. When you move to L.A., I'm not converting your bedroom.