I believe sport has the power to motivate young people in a very positive way both physically and mentally. However, regular sports didn’t appeal to me in school and I never thought of myself as particularly active or sporty.

Aged 11 I saw the film ET and a TV show called BMX. I remember feeling excited by the stunts, the bikes and brave role models within BMX freestyle. I became inspired and fascinated with this sport which pushed the boundaries of what's possible on a bike.

I realised every trick or competition was a challenge. Always dangerous and often painful. Facing these daily challenges as a BMX rider, I learned to find courage,  become independent, resourceful and to build resilience.

I’ve been able to transfer the Growth Mindset and life skills I learned from riding BMX into many other areas of life including my studies, in business and in working towards achieving almost anything.

My team and I at BMX Skate & Scoot Academy aim to role model a growth mindset approach and stay true to our mission statement: