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What do you think inspires your athletes to work so hard for what they want and never give up? And how do you think they have affected your life by working with your teams for so long?
I would imagine all athletes in this sport are that way...it takes a strong athlete mentally, physically, and emotionally to endure what we all do for 365 days and risk it all in 2 minutes and 30 seconds at the end. In a way, I think it trains our kids for life...interviews are no different for the dream job they all want. We all train for that one big shot. For CEA specifically, I hope the kids know how much their coaches believe in them inside and outside of the gym and want for them to succeed. I think they know when they look across the mat in the eye of every team mate there is the same drive and determination to give everything possible for the good of the group. I just love being a part of the magic of being a kid again...watching their dreams develop keeps me young at heart and reminds me of the things that are most precious in this life... love, hope, and trust.