Jim Scherr
Jim Scherr
actions concerns particular serious
We have serious concerns over the actions of this particular N.G.B..
athletes fantastic guys hang lewis meet plus states stayed united
We got to meet and hang out with all the United States athletes because we all stayed at the same dorm. We got to know guys like Greg Louganis, Carl Lewis and Riddick Bowe, plus athletes from all over the world. It was fantastic experience.
optimistic pleased rest team
We're very pleased with where the U.S. team is and optimistic about what we can do the rest of the Games.
athletes beijing games platform population
We know the Beijing Games will be like no other; we have a whole new platform and stage. For much of the population of China, our athletes will be the only representation they have of our society.
good north
We'll feel pretty good if we get north of the low-20 threshold.
games true until
We don't know if that's true or not, and we won't know until after the games are over. But we do know, on paper, this is our most accomplished team.
achieve team
Unfortunately in these Games, it was unrealistic for the team to achieve at that level.
athletes base close east eastern europeans germans methods population
With their population base and the methods they use to funnel athletes into programs, they are very close to where the Cubans, East Germans and Eastern Europeans used to be.
field olympic perhaps placed strongest team winter
We feel that this is, without question, the most accomplished team and perhaps the strongest team that we've placed on the field of play in an Olympic Winter Games. Our expectations are very high.
enjoy experience feeling fun gratifying help nice work
I enjoy coaching, probably even more than competing, ... It is a nice feeling to help someone get better. It is especially a gratifying experience to work with these kids. They have been very enthusiastic and fun to work with today.
courage proud
We're proud of her courage, her resiliency and the things she has overcome.
athletes help performing respect responsibility role
We take it seriously. It's our responsibility to help athletes in a performing role to respect our country.
affects full job responsibility team understand unpleasant
We take full responsibility for any unpleasant episodes. We need to do a better job at making them understand how what they do affects the whole team and the country.
couple hit incidents involving italy taken team terms
This team has a taken a hit in terms of its comportment here in Italy because of a couple of incidents involving some high-profile athletes.