I received a 4-year bachelor's degree from Northern Arizona University in Health Sciences. I'm proud of the 5 and 1/2 years of hands-on experience I've gained coaching all levels of athletes and fitness levels.
I grew up doing gymnastics and competing for 8 years. During my time performing I had a few injuries and one specifically that required a little more attention and care. During that process I saw the professionals that I worked with and knew I wanted to work with athletes one day. Long story short, during my freshman year in college I knew that I wanted my career path to be on the preventive side of working with athletes as well as for general fitness. I essentially didn't want to wait to do my job when somebody got hurt. From all my years coaching I have learned how . I have helped clients accomplish goals and gain confidence in the gym. I have helped athletes reach milestones and achieve the goals set in their sports. Be that perfecting a squat pattern as well as being recruited and becoming a D1 athlete in college.
I'm a female in what is a more male dominated industry. I believe I have had to work harder and show that I'm worthy and capable of the same responsibilities and authority. Not many women I feel stay in the field as it has certain demands that some may not choose to follow long term. I saw the challenge and grabbed hold of the opportunity. I let the work show, I educated those around me, as well as continued to learn and adapt. Back when I first began coaching, imposter syndrome would arise every now and then. Seeing the obstacles, difficulties, and discomfort that I would experience as well along the way. I have learned that if I wanted to acquire the respect, knowledge, and expertise that comes with a being in this the field I was pursuing, then I needed to do the work and acquire the skills necessary to get me there. That came down to the mindset I had, the behaviors I had, how I would allocate my time, and inserting myself into the process even if it was uncomfortable. I know it would take time to establish that confidence and be the coach I was working to become. It almost felt like a light switch flipped and I locked in to the bigger purpose I had to work for and the people I was serving. A new, improved version of myself was developed back then that I can say I am proud of today. There was a lot that I invested into to get me where I am today as well as the people who were a part of the journey and invested in me. I thank God for guiding my hands and feet and providing the blessings and challenges placed into my life.
I want to be a positive influence on those I train whether it be an advancement in their sport, their health, physique, mental toughness, provide an uplifting and enjoyable environment, etc. Overall have my clients and athletes looking forward to coming to training, even though we will be getting to work and keep out goals the priority. I want to help build a positive relationship with working out and unlocking potential that might not have been seen otherwise themselves.
