Jerry Lynch > Quotes

“the legendary racehorse Seabiscuit, considered by the so-called experts to lack star capability. He had none of the traditional earmarks of the truly great horses, yet he ran with heart and became a successful champion. As an interesting sidelight, it is understood in the race-horse culture that only champion horses receive a formal burial ceremony when they die. The heart and head are buried, while the body is discarded, because those intimately associated with the animal know that it became a champion by demonstrating courage (from the French word coeur, meaning heart), tenacity, fearlessness, and the willingness to suffer pain—all qualities of a true warrior. Among people as well, the heart and the head make the champion.”
― Jerry Lynch, Way of the Champion: Lessons from Sun Tzu's the Art of War and Other Tao Wisdom for Sports & Life

“Whenever your child loses a game, has a setback, or makes a mistake, wait a day and then ask this thought-provoking question: “Why are you a better athlete now than you were before that loss or mistake?”
― Jerry Lynch, Let Them Play: The Mindful Way to Parent Kids for Fun and Success in Sports

“to test is great to win is better”
― Jerry Lynch, Coaching with Heart: Taoist Wisdom to Inspire, Empower, and Lead in Sports & Life

“To be a good sports parent, there are two basic requirements: a lot of driving and a lot of listening. Everything falls into place when both are achieved.”
― Jerry Lynch, Let Them Play: The Mindful Way to Parent Kids for Fun and Success in Sports

“For practical purposes I will define Wu Shi or the Warrior Spirit as a dance between striving to win, yet not needing to win to be successful.”
― Jerry Lynch, Coaching with Heart: Taoist Wisdom to Inspire, Empower, and Lead

“I believe that when we give the game back to our children we demonstrate the highest level of love for these great young spirits. When I ask kids why they play sports, they almost never mention scholarships, going pro, or winning a championship. They usually couldn’t care less about such lofty goals. They want to have fun, feel challenged, and make friends.”
― Jerry Lynch, Let Them Play: The Mindful Way to Parent Kids for Fun and Success in Sports

“Right action demands that you cultivate a mindful environment of integrity by nurturing greatness in all kids involved in sports. You must learn how to guard the spirit and passion of those you parent, helping your kids to discover the goodness within themselves and empowering them with the notion that they are, indeed, great warriors who are capable of accomplishing their dreams.”
― Jerry Lynch, Let Them Play: The Mindful Way to Parent Kids for Fun and Success in Sports

“Champions distinguish themselves from all others in that they are willing to sacrifice, suffer, and do everything that the nonchampions will not do.”
― Jerry Lynch, Way of the Champion: Lessons from Sun Tzu's the Art of War and Other Tao Wisdom for Sports & Life

“Spiritual warriorship is not about mastering others, but about mastering yourself. And there is no path to mastery: mastery is the path, and everyday practice…”
― Jerry Lynch, Coaching with Heart: Taoist Wisdom to Inspire, Empower, and Lead in Sports & Life