Words matter. These are the best Jordan Larson Quotes, and they’re great for sharing with your friends.
I still feel like that girl making my first junior national team. And here I am 12 years in.
Brazilian fans are awesome. They create such an awesome atmosphere.
It’s been an amazing journey so far for me, in the places that I’ve gone and the people that I’ve met.
I’ve thought about it a lot: How do I want to leave my legacy? And what do I want to leave behind when I’m done with the sport and with USA Volleyball.
I’ve been able to play at the highest level for a really long time, and I’ve done it to the best of my ability.
If all areas of my game are pretty consistent, that’s all I hope for.
I make fun of one of my teammates because she’s like, I’m going to retire.’ And that was after the Beijing Olympics. I don’t know. I don’t want to put all of my eggs in that basket because who knows what the future holds.
But I think it’s important admitting to my teammates, Hey, I’m really struggling right now, and can you help me out?’ Or, This serve is really killing me in the seam, can you take a step and take it for me so I can go and hit and have a better shot next time?’
I’m a competitor and I hate to lose.
The crowd also sets you up for success. When you’re playing in front of 8,000 the pressure is on, right? People are watching.
I’m just not getting any younger.
I think that’s the greatest thing about team sports is that you’re not in it alone.
I was shocked when four Arlington girls at a track meet this spring asked me for my autograph. I told them, ‘Don’t think I’m dumb for asking this, but are you serious?’
To think I was this little, tiny girl from Hooper, Nebraska, who had a dream.
I’m the only person who can talk volleyball all the time.
The cool thing about China is that they really put a lot of value on their national team.
Basketball is not my favorite, but I enjoy playing it and it’s helped my volleyball.
All of the major events are fun. Obviously the Olympic Games is top.
Especially at home, people tell me that my serve is their favorite thing about the games.
I’m not an emotional player, an emotional person.
In Rio, we took the bronze, but I thought we gave everything we had, and that’s what we walked away with.
I was pretty sad with how London ended and just whether I wanted to continue my career at all.
It’s so awesome to see a lot of the young talent really grow and compete every single day.
You can’t really win without serving and passing, you got to hit the ball in the court.
There has been so many good questions, like, When a bad play happens in a match, how do you not mentally go down?’ Or, How have you had your career last for so long?’ There have been a lot of intriguing questions, which has led to a lot of other good conversations.
I feel pretty good right now at the age of soon-to-be 31.
I practically knew everyone in my town, and now they’re all cheering for me. It’s humbling and exciting, too.
The Coliseum is awesome, obviously.
Sometimes when you’re constantly playing volleyball there is no time to decompress mentally and physically.
I think it’s just being good every single day and being there for my teammates. I know that I can’t do it alone, and they can’t do it alone, and we’ve got to lean on each other.
I have a great circle of support.
I want to be known for my hitting at least a little bit.
Being an all-around player, you have to find some kind of balance because there are going to be nights where something isn’t on. You’ve got to make sure the other part is on. That’s what I concentrate on.
Physically I feel like I put in great work in the weight room.
The smile helps me keep a positive attitude and go on to the next play.
