Fan Since:
Before I could even say the word, "Broncos"!!!
Alma Mater:
University of Colorado, at Boulder
Degree:
Business Management and Entrepreneurial Studies
Current occupation and how does Broncos affect your work?
I am currently a full-time student, and dance instructor. Creating balance as a full-time student, veteran cheerleader, and dance instructor requires a great deal of self-discipline, commitment, and focus. However, to find true success, passion and love must be the driving force. If I did not love all that I get to do, I would not be able to accomplish the goals I set for myself.
What is the most important attribute of a Denver Broncos Cheerleader?
Integrity--I have had the opportunity to be an ambassador of the Denver Broncos organization through the local Denver community and abroad-- this has been both a privilege and an honor. We serve our community with sincerity, compassion, and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
Most memorable experience?
Visiting our troops around the world on Armed Forces Entertainment tours. Connecting with our armed forces in Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Italy, Guam, Kwajalein, and Japan has been a gift I will cherish for as long as I live. The men and women defending our freedoms are our heroes. My experiences with them have changed my life and continue to cultivate within me a stronger, more selfless individual.
Who has been your greatest inspiration?
My parents...they inspire me to always strive for my personal best and to appreciate the intangible things in life.
What is one thing about being a DBC that most people don't know?
The physical and emotional reward associated with the diversity of our roles on the field, off the field, and giving back in the form of community service.
Best advice to kids?
Never give up on your dreams and always believe in yourself. Dream BIG and aim HIGH!
What sports do you enjoy watching or playing?
I think football goes without saying!!! My other favorite sports/activities are skiing, hiking, and yoga. And anytime there is a good basketball game, soccer game, or tennis match, count me in! And can I include air hockey as a favorite to play?!?!
What top three things do you hope to accomplish in your lifetime?
1. To raise a family and be as great of a mother as my mom.
2. To travel the world and try something new in each place (a different dish, activity, community outreach, and so on).
3. To start my own business just like my dad. I want to wake up every day excited to go to work, knowing that I am doing what I love and not settling for anything less.
What do you value most in life?
The undying love and support of my family.
Place you would most like to visit and why?
South Africa-- I was born in South Africa and moved to Colorado at the young age of two. I am a third generation South African, however, I have not been back since 1995. Now that's too long! The World Cup will take place in Johannesburg in 2010, and I would love nothing more than to be there with my family at that time!
Who do you admire most in the sports industry?
Pat Tillman-- Pat Tillman was given the opportunity of a lifetime--the chance to live out his dream to play professional football. He was drafted in 1998 and was destined for a long career in the NFL. But in 2002 after the September 11th attacks, Tillman put his own desires aside, and put America ahead of himself. After serving in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2002, Tillman returned home and was quickly redeployed to Afghanistan. In April of 2004, he lost his life fighting for our freedoms. Fighting for what he believes in and putting others before himself, Pat Tillman is a true example of selflessness, sportsmanship, and incredible character.
What is the best thing about Broncos fans?
Their incredible energy and unwavering support.
What book are you currently reading?
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
In what charities or community service organizations are you most involved and why?
DBC affords me the opportunity to partake in Denver Broncos charities, the National Sports Center for the Disabled, Craig Hospital, Habitat for Humanity, Armed Forces Entertainment, and more. I feel very lucky to be able to invest my time in these organizations as well as others throughout the year. The experiences from my work with each one has been incredibly fulfilling and breathtaking.
What is something about you that fans might not know?
I am an absolute football fanatic!! I read ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and NFL.com almost daily, and of course I'm a huge fantasy football nerd! I love everything about the game and simply can't get enough of it!
What makes you laugh?
Honestly, I love laughing at myself! I seem to embarrass myself quite often, and I have found that laughing at my awkward moments relieves stress and makes other people smile. Making people happy is the most wonderful feeling and something I live to do-- and what better way to do it than to simply be myself?!
How do you challenge yourself?
I am continuously setting new goals for myself that are beyond my comfort zone. The feeling of accomplishing a challenge is exhilarating, and it always motivates me to set another goal higher than the one before it.
How do you spend your time in the offseason?
What I try to do most in the offseason is spend more time with family and friends. My family is scattered all over the world so the opportunities to see them are limited. I treasure any chance I get to spend with them.
In what area of life have you achieved the most success?
Taking my dancing to a professional level as a Denver Broncos Cheerleader. Additionally, growing as a person and discovering who I am through successes and failures. I continue to learn and grow every day about who I am and who I wish to become in the years ahead. The ability to live life open to comments and critiques has made me a stronger individual and has helped me set higher goals.
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