Well there's only one way to prepare for playing beach volleyball, and that's by getting in the sand. But offseason is really important because generally I'm staying off the sand and getting my feet under me, and it's really important for my body to know what it feels like to have sound footing under me.
Kerri WalshThe advice I will give my children, if and when they have Olympic aspirations, will be to go for it.
Kerri WalshYou touch every other ball and, if you screw up, you only have one more person to back you up. You can't go hide in the corner.
Kerri WalshMisty May was looking for a partner, I was looking to stay at home, and the beach just came calling.
Kerri WalshYou have to rely on your support system. Growing up, I always thought it was a sign of weakness to ask for help, but now I realize it's really a sign of strength to say, 'I need help, I can't do it all.'
Kerri WalshI just think the whole mindset of Pilates is huge. Pilates 101 is just to use your core in the right way. A lot of us don't use every little detailed muscle in our core. We all use the big muscles in our body and don't focus on the little ones. That mindset and awareness is huge. I take that with me wherever I go.
Kerri Walsh