And I'm proud of what I do as a professional, too.

I want to know about what makes an athlete tick.

I've always been the only girl in those environments. It's comfortable for me - I prefer it, actually.

Constantly there's a credibility issue; you're judged on how you look. If you look good, people assume you aren't credible. It's a battle you'll always fight if you're on TV and a female.

When I found out I got this job, I cried, of course - I'm a girly-girl - and then I called my dad, and he cried, too. On so many levels, this is a thrill for me.

My mom died when I was 8.

And I'm proud of what I do as a professional, too.