This exceptional vertical jump gave her a competitive advantage against taller players on the volleyball court, and it was why she was given the nickname "The Rocket".

[4] Crockett played college volleyball with the Houston Cougars, and was an AIAW All-American in 1977.

[3] She was a teammate of fellow Olympian Flo Hyman with Daiei in the Japanese V.League,[6] and led her team to a championship title in 1986.

[3] In 1991, she was MVP of the Italian Women's Volleyball League with Matera, and helped Rome win the European Club Championship in 1993.

[7] Crockett was the executive director, president, and head coach of the North Florida Volleyball Association, and is now the head coach of indoor and beach volleyball at Florida International University.