INFLUENCING YOUR OPPONENTS PLAY

"You can't always be the strongest or most talented or most gifted person in the room, but you can always be the most competitive. 

There are bound to be days when you run into someone who is better than you.  What can you do about it?  You can compete, that's what.  You can put forth so much effort that you cut your opponent down to size and force him to play below his abilities.  Competitiveness allows you to influence your opponent."

- Coach Pat Summitt, from Reach for the Summit (Thanks FootballCoachAcademy)