Programs assisting athletes to achieve their educational goals, such as the AIS Education Scholarship, are vital in providing a balance and allows athletes to begin to prepare for a life after sport throughout their sporting journey. I really enjoy my sport and give it all of my effort, but also have a desire to pursue other avenues of interest.

I believe that athletes should have personal goals at the same time as their sporting goals to provide a balanced life during the hard work and dedication it takes preparing for a Games or Championship. Having study as well as sport allows me to use and nourish both sides of my personality and interests, which is a message I think is very important for young and emerging athletes and students.