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 Beat. 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. Often dangerous and sometimes painful! Facing these daily challenges as a BMX rider, I learned to find courage to try new things, become independent, resourceful and to build resilience in the face of adversity.

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, work life, personal life and general approach towards everything.

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

 

I hope we can meet you and your children to deliver an exciting and empowering day at your school. 

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