Sports have become increasingly more specialized, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't be fun.

Sports can do so much. They've given me a framework: meeting new people, confidence, self-esteem, discipline, motivation. All these things I learned, whether I knew I was learning them or not, through sports.

Soccer isn't very social. Plus, if you don't like someone on the other team, you can do something about it.

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

Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it.

I hope all you young girls see yourself up there... we were just like you.

You may get skinned knees and elbows, but it's worth it if you score a spectacular goal.