George Allen, Sr. Quotes

United States, Coach
April 29, 1918 – December, 31, 1990.

George Herbert Allen (April 29, 1918 – December 31, 1990) was an American football coach in the National Football League and the United States Football League.[2][3] He was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He is the father of the Republican politician George Allen who served as Governor and U.S. Senator from Virginia.

Winning is the science of being totally prepared.

George Allen, Sr.
- Science
- Winning
One of the most difficult things everyone has to learn is that for your entire life you must keep fighting and adjusting if you hope to survive. No matter who you are or what your position is you must keep fighting for whatever it is you desire to achieve.

George Allen, Sr.
- Life
- Hope
- Desire

If you want to catch more fish, use more hooks.

George Allen, Sr.
Try not to do too many things at once. Know what you want, the number one thing today and tomorrow. Persevere and get it done.

George Allen, Sr.
- Done
- Today
The street to obscurity is paved with athletes who can perform great feats before friendly crowds.

George Allen, Sr.
- Great
Leisure time is that five or six hours when you sleep at night.

George Allen, Sr.
- Time
- Night
- Sleep
People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit. Most men succeed because they are determined to.

George Allen, Sr.
- People
- Men
- Success
Forget the past - the future will give you plenty to worry about.

George Allen, Sr.
- Future
- Past
- Worry

Every day you waste is one you can never make up.

George Allen, Sr.
- Up
The achiever is the only individual who is truly alive.

George Allen, Sr.
When we get to the future, I'll determine the future.

George Allen, Sr.
- Future
Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It's the best part of the day.

George Allen, Sr.
- Up
- Work
- Positive
Every time you win, you're reborn; when you lose, you die a little.

George Allen, Sr.
- Time
- Die
Each of us has been put on earth with the ability to do something well. We cheat ourselves and the world if we don't use that ability as best we can.

George Allen, Sr.
- World
- Earth

Persevere and get it done.

George Allen, Sr.
- Done
The tougher the job, the greater the reward.

George Allen, Sr.
- Job
Success is what you do with your ability. It's how you use your talent.

George Allen, Sr.
- Success