Derek discusses his recent break in the mountains of Colorado, highlighting the special moment of having his jersey number raised among the rafters at the University of Colorado. Expressing gratitude for his journey from being an unrecruited player in high school to achieving this honor, he reflects on the support he received along the way. As the season progresses, he emphasizes the need for his team to maintain focus on defense and play a complete game for a full 48 minutes. Derek mentions specific strategies for tackling standout players like Maxi Kleber, emphasizing a collective group effort and improved communication on defense.