My daughters didn’t get to see me as a young athlete. Volleyball and Softball were two of my favourite competitive sports. Like most mothers, after pregnancy, my life became all about my kids and their interests. I always dreamed of coaching my daughters when they were old enough, so when my oldest was 4-years-old I signed her up for baseball and volunteered as her team coach. I was happy to be back in my element, in a new role as an instructor. 11 years of coaching later, I decided it was my turn to play too! 2020 was my rookie year, along with my youngest daughter (13). We are truly a baseball family. I coach their teams, they are my cheering section at my games. The three of us love to play baseball, and we all coach with Canadian Girls Baseball! Promoting girls baseball is a passion, which is what inspired me to start playing at 40-year-old. Just like my oldest daughter, I’m the only female on my team of men. Showing my girls that being a woman doesn’t stop me, is very important to me. I want them to know there is always a place for them in sport.

The importance and fun of staying active through sport have always been something I wanted to teach my daughters. They have watched me play volleyball weekly, for many years. Now they play too! Sport is a big part of our lives, and I wouldn’t have it any other way!