1. You played for 14 Nationals and won many National Championships.  What was the key to you attaining that goal?
When I first started playing ball hockey I was very lucky to have played for the Toronto Dragons who ended up going to the Nationals for 4 consecutive years from ’91-’94. During this time I developed a real passion for the game and respect for the level of competition at the tournament. I would have done anything to play at the event. In fact, I played 7 of my 14 championships as a pick up for other teams, including 4 Toronto teams, twice for Vanier United and even once for Edmonton .
 
2. How would you best describe yourself as a player now after reflection?
I would say that I was a solid contributor. There was nothing flashy about the way I played, but I was a strong defensive player with a decent shot from the point which made me effective at both ends of the floor.
 
3. For the Young player aspiring to play ball hockey at a high level, how did you become so skillful at our sport?
I have had the good fortune of playing alongside a lot of great players over the course of my career and I learned from everybody that I played with. I have always been flexible and willing to try new things and having played with many different teams over the years I was provided with the opportunities to develop and grow as a player.
 
4. What was your most memorable moment in a CBHA Nationals game?  What was your favorite city to have Nationals at?
My most memorable moment was Angela James scoring the game winner in OT in EDM on ’91 to win us the gold medal for the 1st time. Until that moment winning Nationals had seemed an unattainable goal. Without a doubt my favorite city to have Nationals at is St. John ’s NFLD. I have been there for 3 ball hockey events – 2 Nationals and the World Championship’s this past summer. The people there are just so amazing. They make the whole tournament experience that much better.
 
5. Who were your favorite teammates, or favorite team to play on in your career and why? 
After 25 years of playing on so many great teams with so many great players it would be hard to pick just one.
 
6. What opposition players did you respect most?
All of them. You have to respect every player on every team you face in order to be successful.
 
7. What would you say to a young player trying to play our game at the highest level of CBHA National play, and even ISBHF World play?
Don’t be afraid to fail. Push yourself to play above your ability level and play at the highest level of competition that you can every chance that you get. Don’t be too proud to accept an offer to play as a pick-up, knowing that you may not get a lot of playing time at the tournament. Demonstrate that you are a team player and support the team in whatever role you are given, but make the most of every opportunity for floor time that you can get. It can be humbling at times, but the experience you gain will make you a better player in the long run.
 
8. What do you think the future of Ball Hockey is?
 I think the future of ball hockey lies in our ability to grow the game further both at the grass roots level in Canada and at the International level. We have a strong junior men’s Team Canada program but it is not yet matched by a junior women’s program. I am not sure how many girls programs there are out there currently but I would like to see us draw more young women into the sport to compete at the pre-university level. Additionally, at the world championships in 2013 we saw several new teams on the women’s side of the draw as a result of some Canadian influence.  In order to grow our sport we need to continue to help other nations develop their own programs. I would love to see ball hockey grow internationally to the point where we might some day be considered an Olympic sport. When I look at some of the sports that are included in the summer games, I see no reason why ball hockey shouldn’t be there as well.