Passionate about soccer, play at a semi professional level. Studying Kinesiology at university (finished 3rd year). Born in Canada, raised in New Zealand (20 years). I'm a kiwi at heart: I enjoy the diversity of different cultures, finding a common thread and making new friends. I'm easy going, willing to lend a hand, love a good laugh, practical, independant and respectful of another's space, love animals, adaptable to new surroundings. I'm a solid team player on and off the pitch. My philosophy on life: Connect, show respect, work hard, commit, no regrets.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

To meet people from all over the world and learn more about different cultures first hand. I want to connect with people with similar interests e.g. soccer, fitness, so we can learn from each other. To be part of a global network that supports people helping people. To make strong, lasting friendships, share my experiences and when I'm back home, offer others a place to crash and explore my country.

Interests

My goal is to play professional soccer in Europe, so I want to travel and immerse myself in different cultures, get involved with like minded people, share my knowledge and experiences and grow.

• fitness
• team sports
• watching sports
• music
• hiking
• soccer
• adventure travel
• travel
• fitness coaching

Music, Movies, and Books

All music, action adventure movies,
the Lord of the Rings, Autobiographies-professional sportsmen (Beckham, Lomu)

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Represented New Zealand in Bogota, Colombia at 2011 AMF Futsal World Cup -youngest player, scored 1st goal against Equador.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can teach and share all aspects of Fitness training, weight training, basic Olympic lifting, aerobic conditioning, understanding how body works, basic nutrition. I'm always willing to learn more about body mechanics, exercise physiology and rehabilitaion after injury. Always looking to improve my own soccer skills, nutrtional knowledge.
I can coach youth soccer and futsal, junior tennis.
Willing to learn another's field of interest to help them out.

What I Can Share with Hosts

My fitness and coaching expertise. Practical help - cleaning, household chores, basic building (hammer hand), painting, gardening, exercising dogs, animal care, child care +5yrs. Improve your english. Willing to learn and put my hand to anything practical.

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Malaysia

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, United States