Dot Richardson - Lives Up To Dreams

Richardson lives in Clermont, Florida, with her husband, Bob Pinto, whom she married in 2001. A licensed orthopedic surgeon in Florida, Richardson serves as medical director for the USA Triathlon National Training Center, a part of South Lake Hospital in Clermont. She is retired from softball but hopes to spend the 2004 Olympics as a commentator. Richardson spends her free time holding softball clinics. She also oversees the Dot Richardson Softball Association, an instructional, not-for-profit league. In addition, Richardson coaches an 18-and-under girls team called "Dot's Diamonds." Richardson has said she is interested in starting a family. Her ambitions include becoming head coach of the U.S. Olympic softball team, and someday, head U.S. Olympic team physician.

Richardson, a sought-after speaker nationwide, addressed the Republican National Convention in 1996. As Saint Leo University basketball coach Kerri Reaves told the Tampa Tribune, "This is a woman who sets a great precedent, which goes to show you can excel in both aspects of life, athletics and academics." Richardson's story testifies to the power of personal volition.