In Own Words:Curling has shapped my entire life - where I chose to go to school, where I reside, how I spend my time outside of work and how I personally have evolved. It has taught me discipline, planning skills, how to create goals and how to deal with losses. Now that I am out of school and in the real world, I can't imagine not having Curling outside of work to strive for. [cr][lf][cr][lf]Curling has given me something to look forward to - I love when hard work pays off, and I like the sense of accomplishment from doing something harder or better than I have before, it makes me want more accomplishments. With the sport evolving - I have evolved; more fitness, more mental toughness and more drive to keep up with the exciting changes. No game, team, or training is ever the same and I love that about the sport.
Curling Highlights:* U.S. National Championships: 2013 (Silver), 2012 (Bronze), 2011 (4th) 2010 (Silver), 2008 (bronze), 2006 (6th), 2005 (4th)[cr][lf]* U.S. Olympic Team Trials: 2005 (4th), 2010 (5th), 2014 (4th)[cr][lf]* 2008 Duluth Cash Spiel Champion
Junior Highlights:* U.S. Junior Nationals: 2007 (champion), 2006 (semifinalist), 2005 (5th), 2004 (champion), 2003 (runner-up), 2002 (runner-up), 2001 (3rd)[cr][lf]* World Junior Championships: 2007 (4th), 2004 (4th), 2001 (alternate player; 6th place)[cr][lf]* Minnesota State Junior Playdowns: 2006 (runner-up), 2005 (champion), 2004 (runner-up), 2003 (runner-up), 2002 (runner-up), 2001 (runner-up), 2000 (3rd)
