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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