Mental Preparation
I’ve heard so many different things from coaches and athletes; nerves are either helpful or hurtful. This makes sense in relation to the...
The Truth About College Athletics
During my third (and last) season of college athletics I asked some of my teammates and competitors if they still felt as excited about...
Six College Recruiting Tips for Any Athlete Pursuing Their Dreams
For any athlete pursuing their dreams: First off, this post isn’t directed toward any one coach/team in particular. This is coming from...
An Athlete's Greatest Fear
Recently I spoke at a camp for athletes with type one diabetes in Pennsylvania. Since I was there for a couple of days, I noticed a...
Celiac Disease Isn't a Preference or a Choice
I had just gotten used to the thought of having a lifelong disease when I got the call. I actually remember where I was sitting when I...
Why Calories Don't Count
Society tells us to count our calories because whatever excess calories that we don’t burn turns into added weight. It seems simple,...
Why It's Harder for Your Body to Recover with Type One Diabetes
What causes your body to become tired? Lack of sleep? Bad nutrition or dehydration? Too much pounding on the body from workouts? All of...
What If Your Worst Times Were Actually Your Best Times?
It’s not a secret that we all strive for greatness. We have goals and aspirations that drive our lives in a constant forward motion....
Why Type One Diabetes Was One of the Best Things to Happen to Me
When you’re ten years old you don’t feel the weight of the world. Adults tell you to stay young forever, but you can’t help but feel...











