Athlete Spotlight: Kaitlyn Weaver/Andrew Poje
Kaitlyn Weaver
Q. What’s your go to song to get pumped up for training or a competition?
Kaitlyn: My go-to song to get pumped up for a competition really depends on my mood. Ones that never fail include “Moment 4 Life” by Nicki Minaj and “Shoop” by Salt n Pepa.
Q. Who is someone in the sports world, past or present, you’d love to have dinner with and why?
Kaitlyn: I would love to have dinner with Billie Jean King. I am so inspired by her bravery, and would be extremely humbled to celebrate with her!
Q. What is the best advice that you were given?
Kaitlyn: Since I was a little girl, my mom always told me to do my best, hold fast to what I believe in, and not worry what people think, because in the end it will all pay off. She was right!
Q. What’s your favourite social media account to follow?
Kaitlyn: My favourite social media account to follow is @elephantjournal. I love art, writing, and inspiration, and this account is very bountiful .
Q. Who or what is your biggest motivation?
Kaitlyn: My past and my future are my biggest motivations. My past, because I can look back and always know what I can do better should I get another opportunity. I always want to be better than the day/event before. My future, because I have a vision for where I want to go (in skating, and in life) and I am inspired to make it happen!
Andrew Poje
Q. What’s your go to song to get pumped up for training or a competition?
Andrew: I love listening to Black Betty by Ram Jam as part of my warmup routine.
Q. Who is someone in the sports world, past or present, you’d love to have dinner with and why?
Andrew: I would love to have a dinner with Muhammad Ali. I would love to learn his stories from his journey as an athlete, symbol and icon. To try to understand from his perspective of what it takes to succeed and what he defines as his success.
Q. What is the best advice that you were given?
Andrew: I learned part way thorough my career that it is important to try to make only little accomplishments every day. Those little successes will build into something that will be undeniable in the end.
Q. What’s your favourite social media account to follow?
Andrew: I don’t follow a lot on social media, but I do enjoy when @therock posts. Seems to always have funny or positivity in everything.
Q. Who or what is your biggest motivation?
Andrew: My biggest motivation is my family. They are the reason I have made it as far as I have. They support me in my endeavours and pursuits of joy.