We were asked why we didn't want to just win a grand championship in our own division. At that time, there was only one World Grand Championship, and with 30,000 people watching, it was a great way to get exposure for your stallion.

It's about getting your stallion noticed.

I still think there are some pitches in this pitching arm, so I will continue playing with USA Softball, but knowing that this could be the last time a softball player stands on the Olympic podium and has the opportunity of experiencing this - it was emotional.

I just feel like it gets harder and harder every year with Ace getting older and time away from my husband and even family events such as birthdays and friends' weddings and things that I've always just missed out on because of softball.

I appreciate the time I spent with the Spurs. I learned a great deal playing with guys like Tim [Duncan] and David [Robinson] and I hope to bring those same experiences to Atlanta.

That means a lot of guys are dedicated and not taking too much time off during the summer and getting ready for next year.