1. How did you first get introduced to curling?

Both of my parents curled and put me into the local little rocks program at  our community curling rink.

2. Was there someone or something that was a key motivating factor for you to curl and to aspire to play at a high level?

I think I just really enjoy the game. The intensity and passion I get when I curl is an unmatched feeling of anything else in my life. I just really love every aspect of the game and that fuels my constant desire to always be improving.

3. What would you tell someone aspiring to be a high level curler to do to develop the skills and mindset needed to be able to compete and play at the highest levels of the game?

I would tell them to work harder than every other person on the ice. Hard work will outplay talent every day, and, if you are the hardest worker in the room, you will experience a lot of success.

4. What do you enjoy most about the game of curling?

I love the friendships that I’ve made along the way. Curling has such a small team and there are so many incredible people I’ve played with and against. I have so many fun memories that will always hold a special place in my heart.

5. If you could go back in time, what would you tell your 10 year old self?

If I could go back in time, I think I would tell myself to not take the losses so hard. There are things much bigger than curling in life and it’s important to look around and enjoy the moment even if it’s not the outcome you were looking for.

6. Do you have a favourite memory that stands out in your curling career to date?

My favourite memory would be winning the 2021 World Junior Qualifier. That entire event really stands out to me. I loved that team and the people who also made up the team.  They are some of my best friends still to this day. I always dreamed of representing Canada at the World Juniors and to turn that dream into reality that week was and still is a moment I am proud of.

7. What one piece of advice would you give to someone just starting out in the game of curling?

To someone just starting the game, my best piece of advice would be to look for opportunities to learn. There are so many people with so much knowledge and understanding of the game that love to share and sometimes all you have to do is ask. My experience is, more often than not, it that people want to help you out. You just have to be looking for these opportunities and even at some points, creating the opportunities yourself.

8. What one suggestion/recommendation would you make to increase what Canadians know about high-level competitive curling and the elite players who compete to be the best in the game? How do you see this making a difference?

I wish more Canadians knew how intense the highest level of the game is. The top level teams are on the ice every day, if not multiple times a day. In the gym the same amount and constantly obsessing over how to become a better teammate and athlete. It’s similar to any other high level sport and I think that the casual fans don’t exactly see it that way.

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