“I was never afraid to fail, because I knew I was loved no matter what. My worth was not determined by how fast of a swimmer I was.”
“In sports, it really is the mental toughness—when times get tough, how are you going to react? That’s what separates the good and the great.”
“I just want my son to feel loved no matter what. He doesn’t have to be a swimmer. I just want to raise a kind kid.”
“I think we focus on the physical side of sports, but the mental game is just as relevant. It is the confidence you have.”
“Working with the Jessie Rees Foundation and trying to encourage kids fighting cancer to never, ever give up just really opens your eyes to a whole other aspect of life.”
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