I’ve been immersed in high-performance sport for over 25 years. My journey began in grade seven, training year-round with club, provincial, and national teams. These early experiences opened the door to university scholarships, ultimately leading me to the University of Calgary. During my five years there, our team consistently ranked in the top 10 nationally, earning multiple national medals. I was proud to receive several individual athletic accolades—but my performance off the court, academically and personally, was far from where it needed to be.

This disconnect sparked a journey of personal growth. In seeking out ways to excel both on and off the court, the foundational principles of the Thrive Academy were born.

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After graduation, I was fortunate to step into a variety of leadership roles in high-performance sport: Executive Director of the region’s most successful club, Assistant Coach for Team Alberta, and Assistant Coach—then Head Coach—at the University of Calgary. Over my nine seasons as head coach, I saw firsthand the transformative impact of intentional systems. When I took over the program, over half the team was on academic probation. By my final three seasons, 80% of our athletes were Academic All-Canadians, achieving a GPA of 3.3 or higher. I credit this success to the strategic systems, accountability structures, and growth-minded culture we implemented.

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I’m deeply passionate about helping people win—not just in sport, but in life. I believe success isn’t a product of talent or luck alone; it comes from deliberate practice, daily discipline, and proven systems designed to support holistic growth.

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Today, I live in Calgary with my amazing husband and our two beautiful children, living a full life rooted in purpose and passion.