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Had I been a great athlete, I'm not sure I would have even gone into coaching. I may have turned out feeling that my life ended when my athletic career ended, as happens so many times with various athletes.

I went through so many things personally, emotionally and mentally during that time off that I know that I'm better for it now and I think I'm a better athlete because of that.

I think the athletes respond well to me because I have been successful.

Going back in time, the best sportsmen ever have been Olympians.

I've been involved in sport right through my life.

Meeting sports athletes that are the best in the world is a thrill to this day.

As a professional athlete a lot is going to be said about you - but I just try to move forward and try to achieve my goals.

I have so much respect for athletes like LeBron James. I get motivation from them because I know how many hours they put into it. It takes a lot of hard work and drive.

I've used my experience from playing sports in almost every aspect of my life. Playing soccer is where I found my voice, and playing softball was where I learned precision, and in every game I learned to play as a member of a team - to work not for my own glory, but for a shared goal.

I've given many lessons in many sports over the years to many different people.