Defenders see things way different than blockers.
Hydration is really important, particularly as a beach volleyball player.
I can't say that it's a dream come true because when I was growing up, I never dreamed of playing in the Olympics.
It's really easy to get caught up in all the catty-ness of the volleyball.
Beach volleyball has taken me all around the world.
I think all volleyball players are playing with some type of shoulder injury. You use it so much.
You step in a divot or a hole you're not expecting to be there, and it can throw off your timing or your approach.
I absolutely loved basketball. All I ever wanted to do was play basketball.
If you can jump, you can jump.
All of the beach volleyball coaches and all the top players, everything is based out of Southern California.
If we're playing and competing at the level we want to and we know we can, then nothing else is really going to matter.
It took me a while to get used to moving and jumping in the sand. It takes a lot more effort in the sand.
In beach volleyball, there are only two of you on the court, so it's so easy for things to go south and take everything personal.
Being from Florida and playing so many tournaments on that beach in Fort Lauderdale, I just want to be on that beach playing.
