Very few athletes get to experience a home Games, and I don't want to pass up the chance.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
When I started competing, you had to have your coach there. Now you can be coached from a home office via Skype or video. That's not the same as having them on the field with you.
Not a lot of people get to go to the Olympics - especially with the chance I've got.
There's nothing like playing at home.
When you're going into a game, you're not expected to hit a home run every game. You're just doing everything proper with proper swings.
A little-known secret is that being a pro athlete is not that great. It's a pretty short lifespan. I know all these parents are out there driving their children to be professionals, but so many pros will tell you, 'No, you don't want to do this.'
Taking part in an Olympics on home ground is something you dream about.
I'm not much involved in sports, and I don't play, either.
If you're not in the game, you can't hit a home run.
You always see people coming back to the sport, and I've always thought, 'Gosh, when you're done playing, wouldn't you just want to stay at home?'
I'd just like to be good at sports. I'm extremely competitive with absolutely nothing to back it up.