My early years

MY EARLY YEARS

Health and fitness have been a big part of my life from a very young age. The biggest influence on this aspect of my life has been my dad. A natural athlete his entire life, he lives to be outdoors. From freediving and spearfishing off the cliffs of Jamaica as a boy, to being an avid cyclist for many years, he is definitely the reason why I am the athlete I am today. I remember being 8 or 9 years old and my mom worrying about us girls because my dad would take us out on 8 hr+ bike rides! A favorite memory of mine is being at the aquatic center with my sister and my dad and learning how to hold our breath underwater. We would hang off my dad's neck, while he swam the length of the pool and back, under water the entire time! We would compete for who could hold their breath the longest. We were always competing! 

I started ballet at the age of 3 and danced competitively until age 14. That’s when my love for basketball took over. I played provincial level basketball in high school. I loved playing group sports and played all the way through elementary school into college. Although my mom was not personally involved in sports herself, she was definitely my biggest cheerleader. She attended every game, track meet and tournament she was able to! Being competitive was and still is a part of who I am! My dad helped prepare me to become the athlete I am and my mom constantly pushed us to be the best. She taught us discipline and motivated me to work harder every single day! Training and fitness is not just about physical ability, it’s equally about mindset. I am fortunate to have had this foundation shape me into the woman I am today.