True champions aren't always the ones that win, but those with the most guts.

I am building a fire, and everyday I train, I add more fuel. At just the right moment, I light the match.

Focus on what you know you can do. Know what you're capable of on any given day, and what you can count on. Do the simple things well, and then use the confidence to build up the rest of your game. Learn to differentiate between what is truly important and what can be dealt with at another time.

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

I play for the intense challenges that the game on the highest levels present. The whole team enjoys playng exciting soccer for the fans and my part in that makes me feel good about myself. The whole concept of teamwork is what keeps us all going. It's my role to create scoring chances, and to come through for my teammates is extremely satisfying.

Learn to differentiate between what is truly important and what can be dealt with at another time.

Success breeds success.