Coach John Cook always said Nebraska knows how to shape Olympians.
I never in a million years thought I'd be one of them, but there I was on that podium receiving a gold medal alongside the rest of Team USA at the Olympic Games in Tokyo.
Life is crazy, you know?
A few years ago, I was getting cut from teams and unsure if I wanted to continue playing volleyball on the national stage. Yet, a few years later, I reached the pinnacle of the sport.
The gold medal is a symbol of all your hard work and dedication.