From early on Karl & Moira Kriese knew they wanted their children in sport. They signed their daughters up for skiing, but initially, Kandace was more interested in making snow angels. Luckily, she did discover racing, and now is a promising young member of the National Ski Academy with her eyes on making the national team.
Karl & Moira support Kandace in her pursuits, but they also try to keep their eyes on a “bigger prize . “Sport helps children learn about purpose,” Karl Kriese relates. “It teaches personal focus, health, ability and discipline.”
Not to say that they’re not into it: “When she is racing I get so focused” says Moira. “I’m bouncy and going crazy. I’m yelling Go Kandace! I’m fidgety and a nervous wreck. Karl knows not to come near.”
Sport is rarely inexpensive: the better an athlete gets, the more expenses are involved. Training and gear become increasingly important, and travel more abundant. It is a big commitment by both the athlete and their family, so the Krieses have a deal: if Kandace keeps her academics up Karl and Moira will do what they can to help her pursue her dreams.
“Nothing beats sport to help train people for everything life has to offer.”
“As a parent you can look at your own life and do your best to help your kids avoid making some of the same mistakes you did. But kids aren’t always ready to hear what you have to offer,” Karl says. “Sport can help fill those gaps. Nothing beats sport to help train people for everything life has to offer; ups and downs; discipline and teamwork; goal setting and achievement. Even success and failure.”
“It’s about personal development. When they win, you win.”
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