GRACE DITZEND
Coach
Certifications/ Credentials:
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CrossFit Level 1
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NCCP Gymnastics Foundations
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NCCP Trampoline Foundations
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Artistic Gymnastics Introduction to Competition
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MAG Introduction to Competition
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First Aid and CPR Level C
Accomplishments:
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Provincial Gymnast for 8 years
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Third place on Beam at 2016 Provincials
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Provincial Qualifier placements
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Kitchener Sports Association Scholarship 2018
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ABOUT ME
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Being a competitive gymnast for eight years, I quickly learned how easy it is to get swept up into being fully committed to sport. For most of my life, gymnastics was a part of every single thing I did and I didn’t really know what to do once I stopped competing. I began CrossFit hoping to find a new sport to fall in love with, and believe me, I did! CrossFit has pushed me so far out of my comfort zone (actually touching a barbell) while still allowing me to use some familiar aspects of gymnastics.
I began coaching gymnastics as soon as I was old enough because I want to be able to provide young athletes with opportunities, skills and passion just like my coaches did for me. I currently coach pre-competitive boys which has been such a great way to stay connected with gymnastics despite retiring once I began studying Geography and Environmental Management at the University of Waterloo. I love that I’m able to give back to give back to my sport communities through coaching because I hugely appreciate what my coaches have done for me. It is amazing that I can now do the same for other athletes.
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My Favorite WOD:
Anytime I get to be upside-down!
My Least Favorite WOD:
DT
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