floor hockey - apprentice COACH

Hometown: Summerside

Years in Special Olympics: 5 Years

Work Place: Registered Nurse

Aspect of Games Most Looking Forward to: I am most looking forward to everything! Travelling, the competition, coaching, supporting my team; while also cheering on Team PEIs other athletes. The whole experience is going to be one for the books. To be more specific, I would say I am very excited to watch the athletes grow as a team as they work together and train over the next year. I am honoured to have been picked as an apprentice coach for floor hockey and look forward to learning from the best. I cannot wait to be in Calgary at the games watching the athletes enjoy every moment.

Favorite Special Olympics Moment: I would say one that really sticks out to me is the 2019 New Brunswick Provincial Games in Miramichi. This was the first time I travelled with Team PEI; and I was just astonished at the spirit, electric energy and positivity at the Games. All of the athletes were so supportive of one another, and not just between Team PEI athletes, but between the NB teams as well. Seeing the athletes so happy and having such a good time at this tournament was priceless and is an experience I will never forget.