Everyone is starting at zero. Everyone has to adjust.

The overall impression I get from the new rules is that it places more comprehensive and greater demands on an athlete's competence, technique and mental toughness. You have to be a strong athlete. Your technique has to be accurate and complete.

Why would some athletes get 11, 12 points and others 13 or 14? A spectator may not be able to understand the score.

They're a big, strong team and we'll have to play our best game to advance. We may adjust our starting lineup to match up with them. ... The keys for us is to limit them to one shot and handle their defensive pressure.

Starting my business has been very hard work. I have received no help from any officials at all.

It's starting at basically ground zero. There's no floodplain, no meanders. It's one of the worst spots on the creek.