Age: 22
Hometown: Vancouver
Occupation: Student
Position in Rugby: Fly half
Why Rugby? What got you started?
I started playing 10 years ago, simply to try a new sport. What keeps me going is love for the game, love for my teammates (both in Canada and the Philippines), and that adrenaline rush when my team scores a try.
What is your biggest accomplishment in Rugby?
Besides the honor of being captain of the first national 15s team at the ARFU tournament in Laos, my biggest accomplishment was playing in the Volcanoes' first-ever tournament in Guangzhou even though I broke my ankle 8 weeks before and the doctors said I wouldn't recover in time.
What one or two things do you currently do in your training that are keys to your success?
Visualization: I always put myself in the right mindset for rugby so I can focus at training. When I go to bed after training, I reflect on my performance and on the night before a match, I imagine realistic game situations and visualize myself succeeding.
Step out of my comfort zone: Our coach allows us to modify drills slightly so that we are always challenging ourselves. When I am successful at something like making a pass, I push myself by making the next pass a slightly longer one so that I am always forcing myself to improve.
Where do you draw your inspiration from?
I'm lucky to have many teammates and coaches who, as role models, inspire me. My sister also plays rugby and motivates me. Most of all, I simply love rugby.
What do you want to say to girls who are just starting out or who are thinking of playing rugby?
For those who are thinking of trying rugby, why not? There is always something to gain from trying new things! For those who are just starting out, persevere. It's a tough sport, but it's the most rewarding one. It teaches us many valuable things (hard work, courage, confidence) and creates irreplaceable friendships since we put our bodies on the line for each other every game. Also, guys respect tough girls
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