Life is about timing.

You have to free your mind to do things you wouldn't think of doing. Don't ever say no.

The best kids are going to become the best. But the best thing about it is that you're going to learn lessons in playing those sports about winning and losing and teamwork and teammates and arguments and everything else that are going to affect you positively for the rest of your life.

The trials on the road to world harmony are no greater than the courage of those who accept the challenge.

I'm a fast learner. I may not run as fast as I used to, but I think I still learn as fast.

I tell you, it was kind of two-fold. I fortunately had a lot of support. My coach was amazing - he told me to focus on being prepared and that is what I did. Every athlete is nervous - any athlete who tells you they're not nervous isn't telling you the truth. I was as prepared as I could be.