My support system, in my surgeon, my P.T., my pilates, my weightlifting, everything that I'm doing to make my body and my mind stronger is just, you know, has been on point. So I feel very prepared for the journey to qualify, and the journey to wear the gold medal.

As far as my sport is concerned, my mission is to make it as big as it deserves to be. We've been growing, it's just not as noticeable. The NCAA picked beach volleyball up to be a championship sport, and it was the fastest test sport that's been adopted. That's a really big deal for our sport because that just means the USA system is going to have a feeder system from the college system.

A true competitor works the hardest, cares the most, and makes the best of what they have.

I want to win a gold medal in London.

It's not a sprint to get in shape.

I want to be the best role model I can be for my family.

Misty May was looking for a partner, I was looking to stay at home, and the beach just came calling.