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When you're an Olympic hopeful and a mom, bring the kids

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Sitting on a bench alongside a vacant volleyball court, Dr. Omar Easy opens a small carton of chocolate milk, pops in the straw and guides it to son Easton's lips between the bites of raspberries and blueberries.

The toddler's mom, Olympic hopeful Megan Easy, runs off to the training room to finish her work day with the U.S. volleyball team.

"Slow down, please wait. Wait. Chew first," the father instructs as Easton gobbles mouthfuls of fruit.

The dad has been a regular at USA Volleyball's Orange County training center while his wife competes for a spot on the Olympic team headed to this summer's Rio Games.