When I was playing, we didn't have to compete against everybody in the world. Now it's a truly global sport, so the competition's much greater, just like it is for our children in every other area, whether it be in science or technology or whatever you talk about.

I think if you're put on a team as a child, like you are in soccer and other sports, I think the children are going to stay in the sport and have more fun if they're on a team. They want to play with their friends and have fun.

I think self-awareness is probably the most important thing towards being a champion.

Reputation is what others think about you. What's far more important is character, because that is what you think about yourself.

You want people to feel like they belong to something. And not be elitist. You don't want us to be elitist.

When I was playing, we didn't have to compete against everybody in the world. Now it's a truly global sport, so the competition's much greater, just like it is for our children in every other area, whether it be in science or technology or whatever you talk about.

I grew up in team sports. I think I understand the psyche of America. I think when children sign up to play, it's got to be team.