![]() At this point in my life, I started to recognize that my body physically and mentally was not at the same place when I was in my late 20s and early 30s. The biggest turning point in my life was after I had my 3rd child, at 37 years old. ![]() Coaching, like parenting, is incredibly hard work and takes a lot of dedication and a lot of hours, which for me makes my investment worth it when I see the athletes (or my kids) improving, growing, and being successful in the gym and in life! After all, a coach has to use many of the same qualities that a parent has to use, such as recognizing and encouraging the athlete’s strengths, as well as helping them with their weaknesses. Being a good parent is a LOT like being a great coach. Also, my personal life experiences, being a wife and mom of 3 children has shaped me into the coach I am today. It has trained me to set effective goals, create a team culture with motivation, and, more importantly, humble myself (to never stop learning). ![]() Experiencing these highlights has taught me that discipline, hard work and dedication will help me succeed in not only in my career as a coach but in my overall health and life. As a college athlete, I won the Division III Indoor championship for the 400m race 2 years in a row, as well as ranked 12th Nationally in the Division III sprint medley race. I have been an athlete for the majority of my life, competing in high school track and soccer, and competing in college as a sprinter for the 400-meter dash.
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