Definitely, I got a reputation growing up playing on the guys' hockey teams. The guys knew how tough I was because I played with them. I got quite a good reputation for beating up boys going up through school.

During practice, I train with both women and men. I think it's good to have a mixture of strengths because both have different fighting styles. Every person offers something different, and the more body types you get used to, the better fighter you will become.

To be an Olympic athlete is an honour, a privilege. They're so respected. This is my dream. I have to do this.

A strong, powerful, successful woman is always intimidating.

My favorite athlete of all time would have to be Jim Thorpe.

Sports is like a war without the killing.

I think that makes sport beautiful: actions that people do not expect, that they don't believe.

Football has always been a big part of my life. Almost from the day I was born, playing and coaching football were all I really ever wanted to do.