Heather Bown Blog for Aug. 21
by Heather Bown / August 21, 2008
So we walked into our practice yesterday after our match against Italy and the Women’s soccer team and the Women’s basketball team were all in the gym still doing something for the media... we lolly-gagged around and got to play with them. It was maybe the only time in my playing for Jenny that she did not mind us not starting practice on time. Then we all took a “team” USA picture. It was really fun to see the soccer gals kicking around the basketball trying to teach some of the b-ball girls how to use their feet. And then they all wanted to try to hit and set once we pulled out the volleyballs for practice.
It was really a great morning. And it really set in when we were standing with those women who have been where we want to be on the podium that it really is about having fun and enjoying yourself. It also felt pretty darn good to have them congratulate us on our match…and they were hyped too… jumping around imitating out hits…it made us feel good. It’s so hard sometimes for our sport to get recognized in the U.S. and when you have these women who are established in the sports world tell you how awesome you did, or how they will never forget you, it just really feels good. I know it was a really special morning for some of our girls.
After the fun was done, we were down to business for Cuba, which I’d say we got it done. Today’s match was awesome in every aspect. The girls fought with such determination it was scary. Cuba is such a talented team, but our girls really wanted it today and we went out there and took it.
It was funny when I got back to the locker room and checked my phone it started going crazy vibrating in my hand… one text message after another of people back home that watched and wanted to congratulate us on an awesome job. They all make me laugh that I have friends and family that stay up either on the East Coast or the west and follow via the Internet scoring or on TV. My dad even called to let me know how proud of us he was and that he couldn’t really celebrate when the game was going on because he was at a poker game. But he was getting updates from Logan’s mom on his phone. I would have loved to see that Poker face…lol
So as you can imagine, we are a little on cloud nine…but our work is not done yet. Stacy and I are sitting here in the athlete services center and she just made me think of something. Since the core of this team has been together from Sydney in 2000, we have finished our Olympic journey with a game against the Brazilian women. It looks as though this time will be no different. I can’t wait…it’s time to go for it.
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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 21, 2008 Juanne Tan wrote
All the best! I know you guys can do it! Goodluck with the match against Brazil! :D
On August 21, 2008 Tommi Tedford wrote
What a fantastic game!!! I am so excited for you guys!! Much love and support! :)
On August 21, 2008 Peter Wung wrote
Awesome match! I hope this is asclose to your dream Olympics as possible, with a big win over Brasil of course.
On August 21, 2008 Saku Koivu 11 wrote
Great match Heather! I am so happy for you. Now there's the last fight: versus Brasil. Remember, Impossible is nothing. Please, come back in Jesi with a gold medal! We support you everywhere! SK11
On August 21, 2008 Colin Gordon wrote
Great job against Cuba. Keep it up and have another great match against Brazil. We are all pulling for you guys back home.
On August 21, 2008 Dado Ranada wrote
I've been following you guys from day 1 of your matches. It's a sweet revenge against Cuba. I always wait for Logan's killer that makes me shout after she delivered. Logan is the MVP in the SF. Good job to Heather too for those mid court blocks. All the best in tomorrow's final.
On August 21, 2008 Dado Ranada wrote
Hi Heather, my eyes is always at you only since day 1 of the team's match. I am always excited to see you deliver those mid-court blocks. All the best in tomorrow's final against Brazil.
On August 22, 2008 Jenny Stanley wrote
It is so exciting to watch you play! You guys are doing so great! Hope you have a great final against Brazil! Hugs, Love, and support from the ole' Y.L !!!
On August 22, 2008 Meredith Allen wrote
us soccer posted a video on their blog of the pratice. you can see it here: http://wnt-ussoccer.blogspot.com/2008/08/cross-training.html
On August 22, 2008 Dana Aasland wrote
You gals rocked against Cuba. Amazing play all around.
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