When I warm up now though—especially on center court—there is usually music playing, so I don't really mess with music.

Not everything you're going to do in volleyball - or in life, for that matter - is exciting or fully functional, but if you have the willpower to make each minute count, you'll benefit in some way. And it will make you a better player and a better person in the long run.

I didn't want to use anything as a crutch and ever have excuses heading into a match.

One of the best ways to [improve my longevity] that is to minimize injury or avoid it by being more flexible—especially when we are meeting at the net. There is a hitter and blocker, which means a lot foot contact, where you can twist your ankle easily.

I played a kid's game, I got to do it at the beach, and I was able to support my family. I consider myself incredibly lucky.

I had a bunch of different colored hats I wore. When I started wearing a pink one, we won five or six tournaments in a row, so I stuck with it. It started as superstition and now it's tradition—my hideous trademark that I always wear.

It's a serve and pass game.