Germany is where I had to become a true professional. They play in big games when they are young. We could model some of our soccer system after what they do.
I gave birth to my first son in April 1986. I thought it would be a good goal to get back in shape after having a baby if I ran the New York City Marathon. I ran in it November 1986. I had just shot the 'Sports Illustrated' swimsuit issue, so I was in great shape.
Most people compliment me on maintaining my femininity while I'm on the court. People like the fact that I model. My fans or little girls always say they want to play sports, but also want to be a model like me and I think that's great.
You see guys in the NFL when you're younger, and you try to model your game after that.
I always modeled my game after the guys from Miami. Chad Ochocinco, Santana Moss, Andre Johnson. I used to love Roscoe Parrish as a returner.
Basketball is my main sport, which I got a lot of scholarships through, but I chose modeling over basketball, though.
I'm not just a model who plays volleyball, or a volleyball player who supports herself modeling. I'm a female athlete personality.
Women boxers prefer to focus on the win rather than the bravado. We've come a long way. In the '90s, you only ever saw women parading in heels and a bikini holding a scorecard. Now we're owning it; we should get some male models in Speedos to do the ring walk.
I'm on the cover of the lingerie football swimsuit calendar this year.
I have done 'Sports Illustrated,' but I don't regret it because it portrayed me in a positive way - as an athlete.
