The Athlete Journal: Recent Episodes
Madeline Trevisan
Former University of Michigan track athlete Bri Nelson talks about her journey as a thrower and life outside of sport. Bri reflects on her collegiate recruitment process and how she became one of the top throwers in Michigan her senior year of high school. After struggling to progress her first couple years in college, a coaching change prompted a whole new approach to training. By the end of her senior year, Bri set the school record in the indoor weight throw.
Despite having more eligibility, Bri stopped competing when she entered grad school due to a lingering back injury. She continued to support her teammates as an elected captain. On top of this, she began her transition from student athlete to student activist. Bri founded Wolverines Against Racism along with Roland Amarteifio to create space for student athletes to talk about the current racial injustices in our nation. She also worked hard to complete her Masters of Public Health in Nutrition Sciences. Having gone through her own journey of overcoming the pressure society puts on body image and toxic views on what "wellness" should look like, Bri has made it her mission to educate others on what it truly means to be healthy. She works to inform others on intuitive eating, how to respect what your body is telling you, and having a positive body image. You can follow her informative Health & Wellness account @betterwithbri_. Bri's episode reminds us to not be afraid of taking detours, and embracing who we are as people, not just athletes.
Former University of Michigan cross country and track standout Gina Sereno talks about her transition into the world of Triathlon. After growing up playing multiple sports, Gina didn't decide to focus on solely running until her junior year of high school. Despite joining Michigan's cross country and track program as a walk-on, Gina ended her collegiate career with five Big Ten individual titles and a seven-time All American. On top of that, she graduated with an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters in Management. Her love for training, desire to challenge herself, and consistency led her to not only success on the track, but in triathlon as well. Gina talks about being recruited by USA Triathlon's Collegiate Recruitment Program, and how it allowed her to get the mentorship and coaching she needed to be competitive in two new sports- swimming and cycling. As a pro triathlete, she trains 20 hours a week on top of working full time at NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab. Gina sheds light on the training and technique required to compete at the highest level, what it's been like traveling the world to compete, and how she manages her busy schedule. As one of the hardest workers I know, Gina's story is nothing short of inspiring.
Julia St-Juste (Hall) ran in her first track race when she was 8 years old. She raced 400m around the track against one other girl. They took turns surging ahead of each other, and Julia got her first taste of victory when she crossed the line ahead. Since that moment, she knew track and field was the sport for her.
Julia talks about what it was like competing for both her school and club team in Colorado growing up, and how she decided to compete at the University of Michigan. At Michigan, she was a member of the indoor 4x4 team that set the school record. Despite her success with the relay, Julia experienced many ups and downs as a college athlete. She talks about what it was like dealing with injury, the pressure she put on herself, learning how to find her identity outside of track, and regaining confidence as an athlete. Julia went on to compete for the University of Georgia for her final year of eligibility as a graduate student, where she was able to wrap up her collegiate athlete experience knowing she gave it everything she had.
Today, Julia’s love for competing and appreciation for sport manifests itself in her everyday life. She is the biggest cheerleader for her sister, who will be competing at the Track and Field World Championships in the Heptathlon, and her husband Ben, who plays for the Washington Commanders. Despite being “retired”, Julia has a feeling she will find her way back to the sports world. Of that, I have no doubt.
Former University of Michigan cross country and track star Kathryn House talks about building confidence, the importance of self advocacy, and finding joy in competition. Growing up a multi-sport athlete, Kathryn reflects on her decision to choose running over hockey, knowing she wanted to compete collegiately at a high level. She reflects on the day she committed to U of M after watching the Wolverines compete at the Big Ten Cross Country meet, and feeling welcomed by the women who would eventually become her teammates and lifelong friends. At Michigan, she was a multiple time Big Ten Scorer, received All Region honors in cross country, and narrowly missed making the NCAA Final in the 5k in the East Regional Preliminary round.
While Kathryn often made racing look easy, she battled many injuries and overcame various challenges to find success on the track. Behind the scenes, she worked harder than ever to figure out a training plan that worked for her, communicate what she needed, and get herself to the line not only ready to compete, but excited to race. Kathryn discusses how sport has allowed her to learn how to advocate for herself and develop skills that have served her well in life outside of running. Maddy and Kathryn reminisce on their times at Michigan together, and how that experience has shaped their lives forever.
Former Valparaiso Cross Country and Track athlete Keith Button talks about his sports journey, passion for the outdoors, willingness to push his limits, and how he has fallen in love with the sport of climbing. Growing up in Farmington, MI, Keith's first sport was hockey. He discusses how he eventually discovered his talent for running, the life lessons he has learned through the sport, and meaningful friendships made along the way. After studying mechanical engineering at Valparaiso University, Keith went on to Michigan State where he got his PhD in biomechanical engineering. At MSU, Keith joined an Outdoors Club, where he first was introduced to climbing. Ten years later, climbing has not only brought him a sense of joy, accomplishment and adventure, but it was also the sport that led him to meet his wife as well as many other friends in the climbing community.
Keith talks about how he finally found balance in his life, the thrill of tough climbs, and his how his willingness to venture into the unknown has led him to where he is today. A huge inspiration for anyone looking to try new things outside their comfort zone, meet new people, and tap into their adventurous side, this episode is one you won't want to miss.
Former University of Michigan and Notre Dame football player Adam Shibley has done a lot both on and off the field. Realizing he wanted to do more than just focus on school and football, he was inspired to go out and make a difference. The outcome? Tuff, an organization that provides uniforms, equipment and mentorship to underserved athletes. In just a few short years, roughly $400,000 have been raised and 4,100 student athletes have been served. Adam talks about the work, community, sponsorship and vision that went in to making his dream not only a reality, but an organization that continues to grow and help teams across the world today.
At Michigan, Adam won the Big Ten Medal of Honor, was a recipient of the Rose Bowl Game Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship, member of the 2021 AFCA Good Works Team, semi-finalist of the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award, recipient of the Rachael Townsend Leadership Award, and co-recipient of the 2018 Team's Scout Team Player of the Year Award (Defense). Adam reflects on his journey as a Wolverine, how he learned to prioritize his time to make the most of his experience, and what it meant to him to wear the block M. He also discusses his decision to go to Notre Dame for grad school to use his final season of eligibility, and how the programs differed. Adam's journey involved a lot of hard work, taking initiative, and some leaps of faith, but he doesn't regret any second.
Learn more about Tuff here: https://gettuff.org/
Tuff Instagram page: @officialtuff_
Soccer player Eddie Sanchez's love for the game started as soon as he could walk, when he would kick a ball around with his dad. Little did he know where the game would take him. At the University of Portland, Eddie was named West Coast Conference Freshman of the Year, and by his senior year was not only named WCC Player of the Year, but also helped lead his team to a WCC title. Even cooler to note, his bicycle kick goal was featured on ESPN's Sports Center Top Ten (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANvgLO94V9g).
Eddie reflects on what it took to rally a team to the conference title- something they had as a goal for his entire career at UP. Not only did it require a lot of hard work, but team discipline and chemistry to create a community around Portland soccer. Playing at home in front of 2000 fans to win the conference title in 2016 will forever go down as a moment in history for UP men's soccer.
Soccer has continued to be a huge part of Eddie's life. He plays in a competitive indoor men's league and co-ed team (shoutout to Los Chupacabras), and has also played with the Portland Timbers U23 team. He is also training for a half marathon. Apart from that, Eddie is proudly a first generation college student, husband, dog dad and all around great teammate and friend. You won't want to miss his story.
Former Princeton swimmer Skyler Liu discusses her journey to the pool- which actually began playing many other sports. Growing up in California, her parents encouraged her to try a variety of sports before she ultimately dedicated herself to swimming as a sophomore in high school. She talks about what it was like to train with her younger sister, and how swimming has brought them together. Skyler provides insight into what it is like to be an Ivy League athlete, balancing academics with athletics, and how she was drawn to Princeton after meeting the many amazing women who would eventually become her teammates.
As so many athletes have also experience, Skyler's career was cut short due to Covid. She talks about the uncertainty of whether or not the season would be reinstated her senior year. Despite the Ivy League's decision to forgo NCAA participation for the 2020-2021 academic year, Skyler found her way to the pool to train with her younger teammates for one last training block.
Today, Skyler works for Nike and enjoys a variety of activities including skiing, biking and running. She talks about finding ways to use the energy that used to be devoted to swimming, and the joy of sharing sport with others.
Former Michigan Cross Country and Track athlete Jena Metwalli's story is all about trusting the process, finding joy in what you do, working hard and believing in yourself. Coming from a small high school in North Carolina, Jena had no idea that she would graduate as a Big Ten scorer, regional qualifier, and make national teams in both cross country and track. But rather than shy away from the challenge, she went all in and continued to improve throughout her entire career (something that is difficult to do in the sport of running). Jena talks about the moment she learned to advocate for herself, her experience on the team at Michigan, and how she found her passion for public policy, leading her to her government consulting job in D.C. today.
Maddy and Jena reminisce about their college days, and talk about the bond that forms between teammates. Jena discusses what the transition to life after college sports is like, including running her first marathon, learning how to climb, and exploring her creative side. You'll enjoy getting to know Jena- the ultimate teammate, friend and someone you can always count on no matter what.
Anish Chandak sheds light into the world of Bollywood fusion dance. Born in India but growing up in Minnesota, he learned to dance at various Indian functions including Holi and Diwali celebrations. However, he noticed a lack of representation of the Indian dance community at the University of Minnesota where he went to school. In response, he started Jazba Entertainment and put on the first ever Bollywood fusion dance competition in the Twin Cities. This competition hosted Desi Dance Network teams from across the country to raise awareness for South Asian culture and raise money for Women in Need (WIN). WIN is a UK based nonprofit that helps women living in the slums and villages of Nagpur, India. Passionate about female empowerment in India and wanting to address the issues of sexual assault and help bring women treatment, safety and security, Anish not only raised a lot of money for this organization, but actively served as a fellow to interact with the patients firsthand in India. Anish talks about what it takes to make a difference in something you are passionate about, and how he has been able to be so actively involved in such an impactful organization. Anish spent a year traveling the U.S. competing for Men of Dance (MOD, now called Movement of Desi), where he competed against the best Bollywood fusion teams across the country. Listen in to hear what it was like training 80-90 hours a week and what made their team so successful. Above all, this episode is beyond inspiring and a great introduction to the culture, talent and storytelling of Bollywood fusion dance teams. Links:
Jazba Entertainment: jazbamn.com Women In Need: women-in-need.co.uk The MOD Project: instagram.com/the.mod.project
At age 11, Sura Yekka set three goals for herself: play at sport at a Division I university in the U.S, make a Canadian national team, and become a professional athlete. Little did she know that she would accomplish all of those goals- but not without challenges and even self doubt. As a kid, soccer was always Sura's main sport. However, she also showed a lot of potential in track and field, setting an age group record for Ontario in the 400. Sura's mom was a track star at the University of Alabama and went on to compete in the Olympics for Uganda. Having to choose between track and soccer, Sura let fate decide. When she ended up making the Ontario provincial soccer team at age 13, her decision was made. From that point on, she lived and breathed soccer.
In this episode, Sura takes us through her soccer journey- including playing in U17 and U20 World Cups, making the senior Canadian national team at age 16 and not feeling ready to play with the best players in the world, and the ups and downs of college soccer. Despite bumps in the roads and coaches not giving her a chance, Sura somehow found her way back to the game time and time again. Sura discusses how every challenge led to lessons learned, including the importance of having balance, and her belief that everything happens for a reason. Despite almost quitting the game in 2020, she found her way to the professional game and currently plays for Le Havre in France. In November, she was asked back to the Canadian national team. Her story is one of resilience, grace, and inspiring determination.
Natalia Rodriguez’s sports journey started at an early age- when she picked up baseball after watching her older brothers play. In fact, she didn’t even know that softball existed until her baseball coach told her about an opportunity to join a softball travel league. Little did she know that ten years later, she would end up playing Division 1 softball at the University of Michigan.
At Michigan, Natalia won three Big Ten regular season titles and competed in the Regional Finals twice in her collegiate career. She talks about what it took to achieve her dream of playing Division I softball, including working out with her brothers and hours of practice repetitions with her dad, who helped coach her. But above all else, it took an internal drive and belief in herself to reach her goals. In 2019, Natalia was selected to the Puerto Rican national softball team to compete in the Pan American games in Lima, Peru. Not only did she walk away with a bronze medal, but made friends with her teammates- many of whom she had competed against in the NCAA.
Softball unfortunately has limited opportunities for competition following college, and the pandemic canceled her final season. Natalia talks about the transition to a new life outside of sport, and the ability to try new things and explore other hobbies, like salsa dancing and traveling. Who knows what else is next for Natalia, but you better believe that once she sets her mind to it, she will achieve it.
What does it take to be an elite gymnast like Maggie O’Hara? It goes back to as early as fifth grade, when she was routinely putting in 20 hours a week at the gym. Flash forward to today, when this All-American Arkansas gymnast is finishing her final season, nearly 13 years later. Maggie provides insight into the intense world of college gymnastics and the physical and mental demands that come with the sport- including developing a relationship with fear. Maggie began her collegiate career at the University of Michigan, where she competed in two NCAA national championships, won three big ten titles and four regular season titles as a beam and bars specialist. Despite the team's success, her experience at Michigan did not come without challenges. After rupturing her achilles tendon and severely injuring her ankle, Maggie questioned whether she would ever return to gymnastics. She never gave up on herself, and ended up transferring to the University of Arkansas to continue her eligibility and pursue a Masters in Kinesiology. Arkansas was a breath of fresh air. Coached by former Olympians Jordan Weiver and Kyla Ross, the Arkansas program believes in prioritizing the overall wellbeing of each individual on the team over all else. Maggie discusses the new era of gymnastics culture, one that gives athletes a voice, and how the sport still has a long way to go.
After gymnastics, Maggie will be attending Occupational Therapy school. At a young age, she was inspired by the OT and PT professionals that helped her sister manage her health issues. Thanks to their work, Maggie’s sister has outlived what doctors had predicted and lives a relatively normal life today. Maggie hopes to have the same impact on others one day. I am confident she will.
MJ has a good feeling about his final season as a Trinity University Tiger. As he reflects on his career, he remembers a defining moment where he consciously decided that he needed to do the little things better to become the player and teammate he needed to be. Once he made those changes- not only did his game improve and role on the team become a critical one, but he found himself truly enjoying the process.
Growing up, MJ played multiple sports, and earned a total of 7 varsity letter between basketball and baseball in high school. He made the decision to focus on baseball for his college career, heavily influenced by his grandpa’s love for the sport, and hasn’t looked back ever since. MJ talks about what it’s like to play for a Division III school, and his positive experience as a Tiger. He truly passionate about baseball and reflects on his opportunity to play with some of the best players in the NCAA this past summer in the Futures Collegiate Baseball League. His willingness to do what it takes to elevate his game, mental toughness and leadership skills are extremely evident. While he is looking to end his undergraduate collegiate career on a high note, he looks forward to using his extra two seasons of eligibility as a MBA graduate student. MJ’s athletic journey isn’t done just yet- perhaps it’s just beginning.
Madison Pogarch shares her journey of achieving the dream of becoming a professional soccer player. Now entering her fourth season on the Portland Thorns, she's at a point in her career where she feels like she belongs, is confident in her strengths as a player, and knows what it takes to continue to improve her game. However, getting to this point was not smooth sailing- it took a lot of last minute changes and leaps of faith to bring her to where she is today.
Pog fell in love with the sport at an early age, idolizing her older brother every time he took the field. From as early as 4 years old, she remembers constantly dribbling the ball and quickly found a passion for the game, and playing with her friends. Pog talks about growing up playing with the Michigan Jaguars, and how special it was to be apart of such a powerful team culture. To this day, the Michigan Jags stay in touch and remain the standard Pog puts for team chemistry and culture. From there, Pog played for Central Michigan University for three seasons. Realizing she needed more exposure to take her game to the next level, she transferred two weeks into her senior year to Rutgers University. Getting drafted by the Thorns was as equally abrupt. After a six week preseason tryout, she found herself with a contract and an opportunity to represent team USA in the U23 Nordic Tournament.
Pog also discusses the exposure and funding behind women's sports, how she found her confidence as a player, and the importance of getting to know her teammates as people before players. She may have come so far, but her career is just beginning.
Sports have always been a huge part of former University of Michigan lacrosse player Matt Trowbridge’s life. He grew up playing everything- soccer, baseball, football, hockey… you name it. But the moment he picked up a lacrosse stick, he automatically developed a passion for the game that will last a lifetime.
Matt talks about his decision to choose lacrosse over baseball, and his experience playing for a relatively new Division 1 lacrosse program at the University of Michigan. At Michigan, he played under two different coaches, picking up valuable skills from both. He developed lifelong friendships with his teammates, and worked hard to become the best goalie he could be. He made the tough decision after his senior year to forgo his final year of eligibility at Michigan. Instead, he took a leap of faith and went to grad school at Duke, helping to coach their lacrosse team. While this was slightly out of his comfort zone at first, it ended up being an extremely rewarding experience. Today, Matt works in Chicago as a tech consultant and volunteers for an organization that teaches lacrosse to underprivileged youth. While all athletes retire eventually, Matt reminds us that our sport can always be a part of who we are.
CU Boulder sprinter/hurdler Valerie Welch talks candidly about the ups and downs of being a student athlete. Having earned a trip to nationals in the 4x4 relay and qualifying for the west region preliminary round in the 400 hurdles as a sophomore, Val entered her junior season in the best shape of her life. She was confident and learned to tame her race anxiety. On top of that, she excelled in school despite a rigorous engineering course load. In March 2020, she earned a coveted spot on Colorado's Distance Medley Relay team, a team that was sure to achieve All-American status at the NCAA Indoor Nationals meet- only to be pulled off the track due to meet being cancelled because of Covid.
Val talks about the struggles to train during the shutdown, and the frustration of not performing at the pre-pandemic level her senior year. She gets real about how despite doing all the right things, her value as an athlete to her coach changed when she wasn't putting up the same times. Unfortunately, Val's experience is extremely relatable to a lot of other student athletes. Despite a less than fairytale end to her career, Val will forever cherish the memories and lifelong friends that came out of the sport. Today you can catch Val tearing it up on the Ultimate Frisbee fields. This episode is funny, honest, and a great conversation with an awesome person.
Caleb Fisher talks about his first love- basketball. Growing up in Holt, Michigan, Caleb played with the same group of guys who didn’t lose for four years straight. He talks about memories playing AAU tournaments, adjusting to a different style of play for his high school team, and his decision to forgo playing in college to prioritize academics. Caleb went on to study computer science at the University of Michigan, where he decided to join the rugby team. Practically thrown to the wolves by being asked to play in his first game only days after learning the rules, Caleb ended up scoring and decided to stick with the grueling sport. He talks about the learning curve, fun times, and hard work that went into his time as a rugby player.
After college, Caleb began coaching an AAU basketball team in Oregon. Caleb discusses his coaching philosophies- emphasize the fundamentals, teach the importance of hard work, and coach with empathy. All of his athletes made their high school teams this year, and he looks forward to getting the team back together this spring as they begin the college recruiting process. After listening to this episode, you will see why they are so lucky to have Caleb as not only a coach, but a life mentor.
Former University of Michigan field hockey player Kragen Metz ended her career on the highest stage in college sports- the national championship game. After a canceled fall season in 2020, Kragen talks through the ups and downs her team experienced as they trained for a season they weren’t even sure would happen. But fate would allow the Wolverines to compete in spring 2021, where, against all odds, they managed to make it to the final game against UNC. While they did not end up winning the game, Kragen will forever remember these final moments on the field, and how special it was to end her career fighting for a national championship alongside her teammates.
During Kragen’s time at Michigan, the field hockey team won 3 regular season Big Ten titles and 2 Big Ten Championships. Before playing in the national championship as a senior, Kragen made one final four and two elite eight appearances in the block M. Kragen discusses the key factor to her team’s success- everyone knowing their roles. Very early on in her career, Kragen learned how to contribute as a supporting player. It was never about herself, but about what she could do to help her teammates. Kragen’s grit, humility, and self awareness have not only served her well in her athletic career, but continue to guide her in life after college athletics.
Like most young athletes, baseball player Jesus Covarrubias had his sights on making it big. However, an ACL injury his junior year of high school not only changed the trajectory of his career, but his outlook on life. While he still went on to play at Fresno City College and independent leagues, JC’s injury allowed him to explore new passions. Growing up working side jobs while going to school and playing baseball, hard work and dedication were never foreign concepts to JC. He is never afraid to take the leap to find the next thing. Aware of creative talents, after playing in Junior College, JC pursued mural painting. He helped paint an incredible Black Lives Matter mural at the Hinton Center in Fresno, California. He then dabbled in the music industry, where he spent time mixing and producing music with a group of friends, which he still enjoys doing today. After that, JC used the money he made making music to put himself through school, where he received his computer science degree. Today he works as an engineer at Nike, which combines his love for creative problem solving and sports. If you want to hear about one of the most interesting, inspiring and impressive people out there, give this episode a listen.
Tara ended her soccer career at Grand Valley State University with one national title, two national runner-up finishes, four regular season championships and four GLIAC titles. Needless to say, she was apart of a powerhouse team. As a player herself, she received All-American and All-Midwest region honors as a junior and a senior.
Despite all of the success, Tara reflects on everything it took to get there. She contributes her breakout season to a strength and conditioning coach that challenged her to her core, but built up her confidence in the process. Tara talks about learning how to believe in herself, and wanting to help others reach their goals as well. She interned with the University of Michigan strength and conditioning program, as also was an assistant coach for Alma College women’s soccer for a couple years after her time at GVSU. Today, she is looking to coach for fun on the side. Tara discusses what it means to be a good mentor, and the importance of delivering constructive feedback in a respectful way. She contributes a lot of her success at GVSU to her ability to not take criticism personally, but use it as motivation.
In addition to playing four years of soccer at Grand Valley, Tara touches on her decision to join the women’s basketball team after her final season of soccer. If Tara isn’t a straight up baller, I don’t know who is.
As a three year captain on the University of Michigan track team who achieved All-American status as a sprinter/hurdler and had Olympic aspirations, one might think Roland Amarteifio wouldn't have time for much else outside of competing. However, despite being all-in for achieving his athletic goals, Roland's interests go far beyond the track. As a student athlete, he co-founded two organizations: the Five North Project which brought computers to students in Ghana, and Wolverines Against Racism to give student athletes the platform to talk about racism in America and initiate community outreach programs. When his athletic career was almost cut short due to COVID, he decided to return to school to get his Masters in Urban Planning, and led the men's track team to a second place finish at the Big Ten Championships. Roland discusses how he was able to find balance, pursue his passions, and transition to life after college sports through the help of his teammates, family and friends.
Distance swimmer Emma Inch’s story takes place largely outside of the pool… and her fight to get back in it. As a freshman, she was a Big Ten scorer for Michigan State’s swim program, only to shorty after have her world turned upside down. The onset of the global pandemic caused pools to be closed, which largely disrupted her training. The uncertainty and stress of the situation brought on a lot of anxiety, which ultimately led to a battle with an eating disorder. Shortly after being diagnosed with anorexia, MSU decided to cut their swim and dive program. The series of events is enough to make anyone want to quit- but not Emma.
Emma discusses her road to recovery, and how she made her way back to the pool in time for MSU’s final Big Ten swim meet for the foreseeable future. On top of that, she helps lead the Battle for Spartan Swim and Dive by running an Instagram page to raise awareness and gain momentum towards reinstatement. Emma talks about her internship with the Virago Project, where she worked on graphic design for the nonprofit dedicated to improving the physical and mental health of female athletes. She also discusses uprooting and transferring to Virginia Tech so she could continue swimming. Emma’s story is uplifting, empowering, and one you won’t want to miss.
Soccer player Drew Boyd gets real about the student athlete experience. Drew was a center back for the University of Portland, and went on to play for UC Irvine while getting his Masters in Business Analytics. He discusses how he navigated his relationships with various coaches, and formed a brotherhood with his teammates that will last a lifetime. Drew talks about the frustrations of limited playing time, and how he had to change his mindset to deal with the things that were out of his control. Drew’s student athlete experience was not always easy, but he never stopped betting on himself. Determined to make the most of his collegiate athlete experience, he helped build a community with other University of Portland athletes as Vice President of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. He went on to win the Mr. Portland Award for UP Athletics for his involvement in the athletic department, and embodying the Portland spirit. Drew discusses how he has coped with the transition into life after college athletics, and how he found his love for the game again.
Former University of Michigan Cross Country and Track and Field athlete Meg Darmofal discusses how she was able to perform at the highest collegiate level after overcoming serious injuries and race anxiety. As a future physical therapist and aspiring coach, Meg is passionate about helping others reach their goals and perform to their best ability. Her background in team sports, pure grit, and passion for competition fueled a successful career and allowed her to be a leader both on and off the track.
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