5 Inspiring Quotes from Female Athletes Who Carry More
At AthleTote, we believe that every woman athlete carries more than what fits inside her bag. Each carry drive. Each carries toughness. You carry the dreams of the next generation of girls watching you rise. There are 5 women in sports quotes that we want to highlight.
Our tote bags are built For Athletes Who Carry More — not just in gear, but in how they live. And to celebrate that spirit, we’ve gathered five quotes from female athletes who continue to inspire us on and off the field, arena, pool, etc.
These women represent strength, leadership, and resilience — qualities that every athlete knows all too well. So whether you’re heading to practice, a game, or class, let these quotes remind you of your own power and why you carry more every day.
1. Mia Hamm – two time Olympic Soccer Gold Medal Winner
“There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.”
Mia Hamm is a former US Women’s National team soccer player and also is a two time winning Olympic gold medalist.
At AthleTote, this message from Mia means so much. Whether you are a winner in the sport you play or a “winner” in life itself, there are always new challenges a day brings and it’s all about how we respond and embrace those challenges. Winning doesn’t come easy, and these women in sports quotes emphasize that! It could be in your personal life, in school, or again in sport where you are being challenged, but how you bounce back from the challenge is what makes us better.
Next time you use your tote bag to carry things, remember that the strength you carry in your daily life isn’t just yours. It's shared among an entire community of women who believe in each other.
2. Billie Jean King – Tennis Icon
“Pressure is a privilege.”
This quote is one of the most, if not the most, used sports quotes of all time. Ever since I was on a youth sports team, I can recall hearing this quote. Billie Jean King is saying that the feeling of pressure should be looked on as a positive thing, because it means something is asked of you. Her quote reminds us that without pressure, you wouldn’t be held to a standard and that you should feel privileged that something is expected of you.
At AthleTote, this message resonates deeply. Every woman who uses our bags has different things going on in their lives, both on and off the playing field. The pressure you might feel to do well in your sport, or to do well in the classroom is good. It is good because it means you have the opportunity to do something great, to excel and learn. Consider yourself lucky to be in the situation.
3. Alex Morgan – Soccer Star
“Dream big, because dreams do happen.”
Alex Morgan didn’t become a US national soccer player or Olympic gold medalist overnight. No professional athlete does. However, like all athletes, it starts with a dream. As a young girl I can only imagine how often Alex Morgan dreamed of becoming who she was, and of course combined with that was hard work.
Alex’s quote is a reminder that dreams can become real, and they take a lot of effort, but it’s good to dream. Dreams aren’t anything if you don’t put the effort and steps into accomplishing them, but dreams are something that you can live out. This could be in sport, in school, in your career, or whatever else you might dream and wish for. Taking action to your dreams is what separates you from others!
This quote about dreams speaks directly to the women who choose to carry one with their dreams. The ones who choose to follow their dreams. At AthleTote, let it be a reminder that your tote bag can help you carry not just your clothes, water bottle, snacks, or books, but it can help you carry your “dreams.”
4. Katie Ledecky – Olympic Swimmer
“I think we have the approach that every race is a sprint. Some races are just longer sprints than others.”
Katie Ledecky is known for being one of the best female swimmers ever. This quote from her can relate to swimming, but it also can relate to life itself. This quote could represent everyday for instance. Some days are a bit longer than others with sports practices or school work that has been done, but it doesn’t mean to approach days differently. Wake up each day and make the best out of it!
At AthleTote, we want to inspire athletes who lift one another up. Every tote bag you carry, every locker room you walk into, and every teammate you inspire becomes part of something bigger, bigger than sports itself.
5. Simone Biles – Olympic Gymnast
“I’d rather regret the risk that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all.”
Simone Biles is one of the strongest and toughest female athletes of all time. She has pushed herself to be the best she is, and this quote speaks volumes. As Simone says, live a life where you take risks and try new things! The best outcomes can come from the opportunities you took a risk at, even if you don’t know what will happen.
At AthleTote, we challenge you to take risks that make you get out of your comfort zone. Meet new people, learn different perspectives, try a new sport, do it all! You will grow from it and be a better human from it. Embrace challenges and take chances!
Opportunity belongs to those who give it a try, and not to those who have regrets. In the end, leave no regret. Women in sports quotes can remind us to do so.
Let these women in sports quotes remind you what women go through in sports. Not only is our purpose here to carry a tote bag, we carry confidence to reach our goals and to dream big.
At AthleTote, we design for that. We design for those who juggle practice, passion, and purpose. Our bags are made to move with you, support your lifestyle, and remind you that what you carry matters. It could be physical or mental.
When you pack up your tote, remember you’re not just carrying things. You’re carrying dreams and ambitions!
