Every single day I wake up and commit myself to becoming a better player. Some days it happens, and some days it doesn't. Sure, there are games I'm going to dominate and there are going to be games when I struggle. But it doesn't mean I give up.

After each game, I want to be able to say: I gave it all I could, I gave it my best.

It isn't sacrifice if you love what you're doing.

No-one gets an iron-clad guarantee of success. Certainly, factors like opportunity, luck and timing are important. But the backbone of success is usually found in old-fashioned, basic concepts like hard work, determination, good planning and perseverance.

The backbone of success is...hard work, determination, good planning, and perserverence.

I will not let my teammates down and I will not let myself down.

If you've got hips, you can't be a gymnast or dancer. That ruled me out.