Q: What attracted you to outdoor?
I love being outside doing anything. I enjoy the sun and the competition. With the weather in Southern California
there is nothing better then playing racquetball outside. Outdoor has so much potential with public courts at grade
schools, high schools, colleges, and parks. Everyone who tries outdoor loves it and wants to play again.

Q: How long have you been involved with outdoor tournaments?
The first tournament I ever played in was the 2002 Outdoor Nationals.

Q: List of outdoor titles?
2002 / 2004 Outdoor National Singles Champion
Editors Note: Rocky beat Brian Hawkes in the finals of the 2002 Outdoor Nationals which is considered
the greatest upset in the history of outdoor racquetball.

Q: How did playing outdoor help / effect your indoor game?
Any kind of racquetball helps my game. The differences are overwhelming with no backwall, ceiling, or sidewalls.
Some of the worst shots in indoor are great in outdoor; overheads down the middle, overhead Z serves, etc.
When playing outdoor I am still learning and copying the great players like Hawkes. It makes it exciting & frustrating
at times. I have to think about situations instead of reacting to them like I do indoors. The challenging thing about
outdoor is being a pro does not guarantee a win outdoors over anyone. There are great outdoor players who are A
level players indoors; and they can beat me or any other pro outdoors.

Q: Coolest place you have seen or played?
Newport Beach . . . it's a beautiful area. Bikers & skaters are cruising by all the time.

Q: Greatest match you ever played?
Without a doubt the win over Hawkes. I went into the match hoping to just keep it close. Before the match guys in the
crowd were telling me I had no chance to beat Brian, that he never loses. I lost the first game close and came back and
won the next two. I remember looking back at the referee and crowd in the 3rd game and being surprised I was winning.
That win over Brian was one of the greatest wins of my entire career; indoor or outdoor. Brian is the most dominating
player I have ever seen in the entire sport, I have an unbelievable amount of respect for him.

Q: Your best outdoor shot?
Unfortunately, the outdoor guys would say it is my wide angle pass that doesn't land in the court! Seriously, I am not
really known for a certain shot. I have a pretty good overhand Z serve and I work the angles...

Q: Best outdoor player you have ever seen?
Easy, Hawkes!

Q: What's the biggest difference in outdoor from the IRT?
Has to be the crowds. In outdoor they are right on top of you, almost part of the match. When you get a pro playing an
outdoor player it is just a great atmosphere. It is like you are playing against your opponent and the entire crowd. They
love the outdoor vs indoor battles. Most pros come outdoors once, get beat and never come back! I am looking forward
to seeing more of them this July.