Interview with a Former Athlete

I still play a lot of sports, especially since I am a PE teacher. I play handball, four square, volleyball, hopscotch, football, basketball, soccer, tetherball. I also go scuba diving and horseback riding.

What is your favorite sport and why?

That's a tough one. If I had to pick a favorite sport then I guess that would be beach volleyball. It is a kind sport, first of all. It is very kind on the body. You are not subjecting your joints to shock from the concrete. It is also a good team sport. But what's great about it is that you can play with two people or a dozen people. It doesn't really matter. It has simple gear -- all you need is a net and a ball. And it is on the beach. I love the beach.

Did your parents and/or peers encourage participation in

Most definitely. We were a family of four girls and my dad had always wanted boys. So, he wanted us out there doing it and living it. Also, my dad was very athletic. As a family we were always doing physical activity. Whether it be backpacking or going water skiing or snow skiing. Also, my dad was a fire fighter and we lived on

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