 Date of Birth: May 4, 1984 Places I’ve called home and why I like where I am now: New Jersey, Ohio, Colorado, Arizona. I love Tucson because there’s NO SNOW! Education:High School: North Canton Hoover College/University: The Ohio State University Favorite subjects/courses: Exercise Physiology I decided to pursue training and education as a coach because:I like to help people and I love sports. It’s a perfect match.
Coaching Background
I decided to pursue training and education as a coach because:
I like to help people and I love sports. It’s a perfect match.
What I liked best about the CTS coaching residency program:
Learning from the smartest and most experienced coaches there are.
The greatest lesson I learned during the CTS coaching residency program:
Ask questions and do your research. The more you ask the more you’ll learn!
I like coaching for CTS because:
All I have to do is coach. Everything else is taken care of.
The best thing about being a coach is:
Helping people live their dreams.
My coaching philosophy is:
There needs to be balance, especially with triathlon. Nothing can be done without affecting something else.
My area of coaching expertise is:
Swimming and Triathlon
Athletic Career Highlights
When I started (my sport) and what got me started:
I started swimming at age 5 because my sister was on swim team and I wanted to be just like her.
Athletic accomplishments:
Division 1 swimmer (Ohio State)
Miscellaneous
When I’m not coaching or training I like to:
Play with my dog
The person I most admire in the world is:
My mom
If I wasn’t a coach, I would be:
A nurse
“Bad” food I just can’t resist:
Ice cream
My favorite psych-up music is:
Prince
When traveling, I never leave without:
My iphone
The oldest piece of sports equipment I am still using:
Swim fins from 1994
The best small bit of advice I can give is:
Follow your dreams
Hobbies and interests:
Travel, books, movies
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