If you talk to most athletes, the place you're most comfortable is your playing field. I'm not so comfortable at a podium or talking about events.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I always said put me in front of 40 or 50,000 people and play hockey, I'm comfortable there. Put me in front of 50 people to talk or get in front of, and that's where I'm probably the least comfortable.
For me, personally, getting a podium is not as important as feeling super comfortable on my skiing.
In my job, whenever I delivered a presentation I would rehearse several times before the actual event. In sport, it is important to be equally prepared about my opponents.
A lot of times I watch sporting events, and there are things I want to say and things I see that don't get said or talked about.
If I have to be focused and watch what I say, then I have to be comfortable.
Playing in arenas, that's very non-personal with the crowd.
I'm most comfortable on stage.
Most athletes get intimidated once they see how many fans are out there, but it almost calms me down in a way because I think of it as a fun way to show off what I've been working on.
I'm most comfortable definitely when I'm on the ice. I love to play. It's something that I just love to do.
I like getting up in front of an audience. It's fun when you go to a baseball game and the crowd is cheering you. I can't deny it. And it's very funny, too. Sometimes you're shy; you go somewhere and everyone's looking at you, so you feel a little self-conscious.