Heather Bown Blog for Aug. 19
by Heather Bown / August 19, 2008
Well its D-day…win or go home as they say. It's early morning and I am in the training room… again. I have to say I have most of my down time in here and it's become the place where I can think.
And today there is cause for a bit of concentration and thinking. We have our quarterfinal match tonight against Italy at 10 p.m. All the girls are really excited about our draw. But the simple fact that there was a draw for our playoff brackets is a mystery to a lot of people. Especially since it’s a 2nd place against a 2nd place… but whatever. We have to go out there ready to face anyone and bring our "A" game.
I just wanna keep this short and sweet and share a quote that really means a lot to me as an athlete and when I get caught up in the bigger picture of athletics I just have to remember one thing…
“Somewhere behind the athlete you've become and the hours of practice and the coaches who have pushed you is a little girl who fell in love with the game and never looked back... play for her."
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Heather Bown is a middle blocker for the U.S. Women's National Team competing in her third Olympic Games during August 2008.
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Comments RSSOn August 19, 2008 Colin Gordon wrote
Excellent Heather. Good luck and maker her proud!
On August 19, 2008 Peter Wung wrote
Heather, Just so you all know. The productivity here in the US dropped measurably with people tracking your match online. Now we have to get back to work. Awesome win!! On to the medal rounds!!!
On August 19, 2008 Dana Aasland wrote
That is a great quote - if you don't mind I added it to our juniors blog: midnightsunvolleyball.blogspot.com. If you do mind let me know. Congrats on all the success in Beijing and thanks for updates on the blog.
On August 19, 2008 Tommi Tedford wrote
What a great game!!! My mom said she was on the edge of her seat and she is so excited for you guys!!! We love you!
On August 19, 2008 Dale Flickinger wrote
Heather, I am glad that you are doing this. Everyone in volleyball is so excited by the team's play. Pass along my congrats to the coaches & players. Dale Flickinger
On August 20, 2008 Jenny Stanley wrote
great quote and great job out there! BEST of LUCK and keep having FUN out there!!! Seize the moment
On August 20, 2008 Saku Koivu 11 wrote
Congratulations "Boom Boom" for the victory on Italy. It was a great match. Tomorrow I will wake up at 6.30 in the morning to watch Usa-Cuba. Go for gold!!! Jesi support you everywhere!!!
On August 20, 2008 Saku Koivu 11 wrote
Congratulations "Boom Boom" for the victory on Italy. It was a great match. Now, go for Gold!!! Jesi support you everywhere!!! SK11
On August 20, 2008 Erica Skolasinski/Cooper wrote
Way to go girl! I was a stellar match! Your quote brought tears to my eyes... Play for that little girl! We love You Heather! - E
On August 20, 2008 Sarah Wall wrote
Heather, what type of defense are you running. It looks alot like Gold Medal Squared middle middle defense. Is this because of Doug Beal and Marv Dunphy? Has Coach Ping ran this defense before? You ladies look so awesome! Congrats and good luck tomorrow. USA!
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