These players had goals they wanted to attain and they kept their eye on it. We kept pressing forward, even when times were bleak.

It is not enough to reach for the brass ring. You must also enjoy the merry go round.

The team did very well. (Amanda) swam very well and achieved her goals.

The key is to make SMART resolutions. Over the years, we have learned how to set goals that are reasonable and that will lead to success. We encourage sales executives to apply a simple test to their business resolutions. Ask if it's SMART: specific, measurable, activity-based, realistic and time-bound? If they meet these criteria their success will escalate.

I think I'm numb, quite honestly.

Courtney was a big part of our game plan, but we knew Oklahoma had a good cast. Our goal was to slow down the ball in transition and put a lot of ball pressure. I don't think we did it well until the end. But the kids got a taste of the effort required at this level and there's a lot we can build on.