Chase To Glory

Quote “Never be afraid to fail. Be afraid of not learning from your mistakes.” - W. Brett Wilson    Where it began When I was 5 years old my friend was doing it and started off by practicing once a week. All my friends were doing it at the time.    Best advice received Don’t complain and do the best of what you got. - College teammate    The moment First time I ran a 1:47. What I was doing was worth it. Running in college was worth it.      Favorite sport Cycling Track Football (University of Georgia)  Atlanta Hawks    Weak side improvement After every run work on strides to work on speed.      Getting into the zone Keep in mind that it’ll be over in less than two minutes.      Offseason/season workout routine Gravity treadmill Swim Monday and Wednesday strides and weights Tuesday and Thursday work hard Friday take it easy Saturday long runs and core Sunday take off or cross train   Alternate match 400m (although he would rather stay away from it) 1500m (maybe at some point, will move up to this distance)    Connect Facebook     

Where it began Started at 10 years old. But after few years under a serious coach, things became serious.    Best advice received Just to trust your coach. And to go along with him even if you don’t find immediate success with him.     The moment 2011 Junior World Cup, winning Bronze. Came into the tournament unknown and surprised the crowd.      Favorite team/player Sergei Golubitsky     Getting into the zone Candy Crush Music (EDM)   Dream match Olympics   Connect Canadian Men’s Foil Facebook, Website

Quote "I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.’” - Muhammad Ali   Where it began Parents forced him to play piano back in middle school but that was the gateway into his producing career. He learned how to play his favorite songs on the piano by listening to keep himself interested. Then imitated his favorite DJs to produce similar music with his taste in it.     The moment One of his song was featured with the Soundcloud page.      Favorite Artist Lido     Weak side improvement Start with the drop and work the other parts around it.      Getting into the zone Music writes itself.      Gears DAW     Dream collaboration With Lido at Madison Square     Connect  Soundcloud

Quote “If you always do what you've always done, you’ll always get what you always got.” - Coach   Where it began 12 years in Manchester City.      Favorite team/player F.C. Barcelona Lionel Messi     Weak side improvement Purposeful practice (Usually individual after practice session) As a team, watch video          Getting into the zone Preparation routine before the game.   Offseason/season workout routine Offseason, more lifting and strength conditioning   Gears Nike Magista    Dream match Play as a member of F.C. Barcelona

Quote “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” - Coach    Best advice received Come everyday and work like a pro. Every workout, everything you do, pour it all out.      The moment Not yet…it’ll be coming soon!     Favorite team Golden State Warriors (NBA team) Stephen Curry (NBA player)      Weak side improvement Whatever it is…you just have to work on it.      Getting into the zone Read the bible, pray, listen to music before the game Workout, lift, and shoot in the morning before the game Talk to coach and teammates during the game   Offseason/season workout routine Offseason - heavier weight lifting, and weakness training. Season - lot of reps. Lighter atmosphere workouts.    Gears Nike everything   Advice Just stay with it. Get it done. When it feels impossible, change your approach and mind.   Dream team Golden State Warriors   

Quote "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game” -Babe Ruth   Where it began Started in 4th grade and switched over to playing in a club team at the age of 11.    Best advice received Showing up is half the battle. - From coach     The moment Recruiter giving her a spot in college.     Favorite team/player Stephen Curry from Golden State Warriors      Weak side improvement Every mistake, try to move on from it. Mental focus.     Getting into the zone Same warm up routine with the same warm up partner. Shut out audience during games.   Offseason/season workout routine Beach Volleyball   Gears Mizuno knee pads Nike Hyperspikes    Advice Never let your mistakes bring you down. You need to get through the bad to get to the good.    Dream team U.C. Berkeley    Connect Adrienne Lee  

Quote "Everyone you ever meet will know something you don’t.” -Bill Nye the Science Guy “There’s always an 11 year old girl in Russia that is better than you.” - Rio Anderson   Where it began Started at the age of 14.    Best advice received Not take everything too seriously.      The moment Not sure if that will ever happen. Not compatible in ballet, and ballet is always bigger.     Favorite team/player Yuan Yuan Tan from San Francisco Ballet      Weak side improvement Had physical weakness, so did foot exercises every night to build strength. Repetition.      Getting into the zone Mental spin from nervous feeling into excitement.   Workout routine Balance ballet, school, and internship to keep a healthy mental and physical status.    Gears Gaynor Minden point shoes   Advice Ballet breaks and sessions should always be about being focused with yourself trying the hardest.   Dream performance San Francisco Ballet (Can buy $15 ~ 20 tickets if you are willing to stand!!) American Ballet Theatre      Connect City Ballet School - San Francisco  Youth America Grand Prix 2015 Winner Video   

Quote "I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed”  - Michael Jordan    Where it began Return to his old high school to give back and landed both the junior varsity and varsity teams.   Best advice Just get on with it. Continue on even with the struggle.   Struggle Inherited a team record of 0 - 16 and went onto another 0 - 16 season. Two perfect losing seasons.   The moment Injured players goes back into the game for the win.    Favorite team/player San Francisco Giants and 49ers    Weak side improvement Going over the mistakes in mind, videos, and admitting it.   Getting into the zone Days before the game replays the strengths and weakness’ over and over.   Offseason/season workout routine for the players Summer is half of dryland including range of calisthenics, weight training, and long distance running. Make players pay for it if they aren’t in shape.   Dream team to coach UCLA Bruins    Connect Artist Page Facebook

Quote If you can vision yourself at the top, anything is possible. -Ayaka Okuno   Where it began Started playing tennis at the age of 4.    Best advice received To imagine and vision only what you want in life.   The moment First tournament at the age of 9, sparked a light in her. Then at the age of 11 she met Steffi Graf at the US Open and rallied with her for a bit.    Favorite team/player  Maria Sharapova   Weak side improvement Constant repetition of practice.   Getting into the zone Naturally kicks in before games.   Gears Yonex for racquets LaFreak for wears   Workout routine Building endurance, treadmills, and weight lifting   Advice Hard work does pay off. Head up and keep the smile.   Dream match Maria Sharapova   Connect Facebook Twitter

Quote “I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” - Michael Jordan "I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." - Bruce Lee   Where it began Started with other but converted over to MMA for self improvement during High School. Wanted to learn self-defense due to being bullied at a young age.     Best advice Just stay around. Eventually you’ll get better at what you are doing.    Struggle Daily temptations of anything unhealthy.    “I want to keep going" No single defining moment. Many small and ongoing events that has been pushing him forward.   The moment Taking 20 units in college, working part-time, volunteering, but managed it all to win a fight.    Favorite fighter Anderson Silva   Weak side improvement Was not good at ground moves so joined a college wrestling team in order to improve in that area. Getting out of the comfort zone.   Getting into the zone Zone out all the outside factors and not listen to the crowd. Remember the love towards the sport.    Offseason/season workout routine MMA has no offseason. Any open time, goes into dojo to train.   Advice Don’t give up.   Dream match UFC championship. Doesn’t matter who will be fighting him.   Connect Dragon House

Quote “You can’t stand out if you fit in” - Nike   Where it began It was always around him whether it was from family or in school. Started initially at the age of 4.   Failure Missed the penalty shot as the final kicker for the State Cup finals game leading to a loss.   Best advice received  If you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.      The moment Stanford camp All-Star game goal in front of a huge pumped up crowd.      Favorite team/player FC Barcelona Dani Alves     Weak side improvement Find it and apply that to practices     Getting into the zone Listen to music before games Meditation via Headspace Getting back into focus is all up to preparation     Offseason/season workout routine Higher intensity      Gears NIKE MAGISTA OBRA NIKE TIEMPO      Dream team FC Barcelona taking over Dani Alves’ position as RB     Connect Instagram    

Starting today, I will be posting an episode every other week. We will be interviewing athletes and coaches from all sorts of sports including soccer, basketball, martial arts, tennis, baseball, and much more. You'll be hearing the their journey from the start to where they are currently. Come by for your dose of inspiration and pass on the word!! On your marks.... chase to... GLORY!