John Coates Quotes

We are directing most of the funding where it is most appropriate. The new funds will be expended within the programs that are operating - aerials, moguls, skating - the sports where there are more potential medals for our money. - John Coates

The British are receiving a significant increase in funding and you can't discount them as a threat in 2008 and 2012 when you consider what the funding boost did for us in Sydney five years ago. - John Coates

The AOC has a sponsorship target of $33 million for Beijing and we are two-thirds of the way there. We are more advanced at this point than previous Olympic Games. - John Coates

My view was it might encourage them to consider their votes for Sydney. - John Coates

It has always been our aim to increase the spread of medals. We have directed our funding towards sports where we felt we could improve our performances leading into Beijing (the 2008 Olympics). We are also encouraged by the way sailing and equestrian have bounced back after disappointing results in Athens. - John Coates

It didn't go unnoticed for any length of time. - John Coates

I wasn't going to die wondering why we didn't win, like we didn't win (when competing with) Brisbane or Melbourne. We needed to get our fair share of votes out of Africa. - John Coates

I was pleased to see her have the courage to get back on the water. She has had a very difficult time. It's really up to her for what the future holds. - John Coates

I thought it was necessary for us to show our commitment to those NOC's with a view to winning those votes. - John Coates

His decision to stand aside is unselfish and typifies the spirit and camaraderie within the swimming ranks. - John Coates

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