I'm more of a hands-on person. I like working with young people from the standpoint of providing support for the grassroots programs. State, national and Olympic champions begin at a grassroots level.

The person who talks a lot or talks over people misses out because they weren't listening.

I'm not shy. I'm modest, but I'm very outgoing.

There is something about seeing myself improve that motivates and excites me.

When I was in elementary school, we weren't allowed to do sports other than cheerleading. By junior high, they let us play, but we had to come back after 6:30 p.m. to practice because there was only one gymnasium and the boys used it first.

I'm always challenged by someone.

I've had asthma my entire life.