“Just because it’s not going to workout the first time, the second time even, you just got to keep trying. You always have to have that sense of hope no matter how many times you get beaten down a little
“I almost quit few years ago. I was with one girl, we had a good career but I broke my collarbone and then I came back and wasn’t finding the same enjoyment in the sport as before. The partnership was
“It was our first time on television, it was our first time in front of a big crowd, finished and skated the way we were proud of and knowing we probably made the National Team was just so relieving. You
“I followed my brother into it at a young age, around 4 years old. Saw him doing it and I thought ‘oh that looks like fun.’ I started out doing singles and stuff like that. So I thought when I
“A big motivation for me is to always improve, doing something every day to better myself. So it may be personally, athletically, business wise. I try to do something every single day that will either better my life today or
“My biggest inspiration to get into strength sports is fitness youtuber Maxx Chewning. So I came across his page 3 years ago when I was doing bodybuilding workouts and was looking to get into strength sports. I found that his
“My biggest advice is to do something you enjoy. Some people are struggling with your job, struggling with a move, or struggling with whatever it is they are struggling with. Finding time to do that one thing you enjoy will
“When I was done with University, I applied to every single school district in the lower mainland looking for a job. When West Vancouver offered me a job, I had to take it so I moved out. I didn’t even
“One of the proudest moments I’ve had recently was when I was coaching the basketball team at the school I coach at and one of our students on our team had Autism. Working with him and having him being part
“I found Olympic weightlifting 2 years ago while I was doing powerlifting and I wanted a more hardcore gym so when I moved out to North Vancouver, I found Level 10 and started powerlifting. Then one day I saw somebody