Words of encouragement in sports are phrases that motivate athletes to perform their best, overcome challenges, and achieve their goals.Some examples of words of encouragement in sports are: ^{happierhuman.com 1 2}

• Dedication makes dreams come true. ~ Kobe Bryant
• All your hard work is finally paying off.
• It's been said practice makes perfect but perfect practice makes perfect.
• The principle is competing against yourself. It’s about self-improvement, about being better than you were the day before. ~ Steve Young
• You’ve got to take the initiative and play your game. In a decisive set, confidence is the difference. ~ Chris Evert
• Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you. ~ Arnold Palmer