Playing against Kerri Walsh & Misty May (the best beach volleyball team in the world; 2 time Olympic gold medalists).

Volleyball Scholarship to the University of Colorado, Boulder (3 years), and to the University of Arizona (2 years).

• Multiple tournament MVP's at both colleges as well as Big Eight All-Conference. • 2007 CBVA volleyball season ranked #1 player.

• #1 in hitting percentage in the AVP Manhattan Open.

Playing indoor volleyball in France for a few weeks.

I coach a 12-under volleyball team, and currently they hold the #1 rank in the SCVA for the entire 2008 club volleyball season, and for the best season ever for a 12-under team.

Attaining all of the goals I set out to do in my life, becoming a professional beach volleyball player and becoming a great volleyball coach for the youth. I wanted my work to be what I loved, and I love volleyball. Being a mom is another one of my greatest life accomplishments, and is also very rewarding.

My father. My father was a professional baseball player and an amazing role model. Not only did he set a good example for how to be a great athlete but also how to be a great person. I'm inspired to be like him both on and off the court. God is also my inspiration because he gave me my talent. I am inspired by the gift he has granted me and feel it's my duty to use my talent to the best of my ability. Lastly, my family (my husband and my son) inspire me because they too have amazing talent and we are all very competitive.

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE - Lots of recycling, walking and biking instead of driving and supporting our local farmers market.

I discovered Metromint while shopping at Whole Foods. I have always been a huge mint lover so I bought one to try and have been hooked ever since. Every variety is really my favorite!