My Athletic Journey
Like most kids, I started with pee-wee soccer — mostly chasing the ball and my teammates. But after game one, my parents saw it: I wasn’t just in it for the orange slices. I was built to be an athlete. It all took off from there.
Not long after dominating the co-ed pee-wee soccer scene (you know, real legacy stuff), I found myself in basketball skills camps and workouts. At first, I wasn’t all that into it — sure, the drills were fun, and I loved watching my feet while I ran like a tiny track star.
But ask 8-year-old me to care about a crossover?
Not happening! It wasn’t until after my first rec basketball game that something clicked. I was hooked on competition and suddenly, those skills I once ignored became the key to everything I wanted.
I’ve been lucky to experience a wide range of sports and activities—from soccer to high jump, gymnastics to snowboarding. Each one has played a part in shaping the athlete I am today.