Team Spirit Advocates Pillows

one man finishes another's sneeze as a team.

The Quarterback

'It's all Dewey's fault, coach. Rick was showing me how he can fit an entire basketball in his mouth when Dewey walked up and slapped him on the back.'

Coach to football players: 'And no cuddling!'

"There will be a winning team and a losing team. Are you OK with that?"

Go team!

Support Group for a Good Problem

"Do you do temporary ones that last about two weeks?"

"Lordy, I am such a klutz!"

"Good game, good game, nice game, namaste, good game, nice game ..."

The trauma of losing.

'Yes, Jenny, I know I'm always reminding the team to be good sports, but you really don't have to thank the ref after every call.'

"Look at them smiling. They've reached their comfort zone."

Teamwork

"Good news...I found a doctor who says you can still play!"

'Best save I've ever seen.'

'What are we, wimps? Are we gonna let a bunch of rabbits push us all over the field? Come on, big guys.'

"Winning isn't everything, Josh. Not being the reason your team loses is everything."

"He's got great velocity but his trajectory needs work."

Belief and Trust.

Kick Me! (sign on an anthropomorphized soccer ball)

'Son, I want you to get out there and play like I've never played before.'

'Verheyen! How many times have I told you? Don't let your personal life affect your play on the court.'

'This is just an informal pledge that we all go through.'

"Gracie, I'm proud of you. Your team lost, but you tried your best and that's all that counts."

7 can't-miss prayers to insure that your team wins.

"There will be a winning team and a losing team. Are you OK with that?"

Jumping cheerleaders

'Let me guess...you're a knights supporter?'

I like what I'm seein' out there. This could be our year Wikowski.

"I'm glad you felt able to get that off your chest...now could we discuss next year's targets?"

"I got a red card for not having enough fun!!"

"When you put on the uniform, you surrender a part of yourself."