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Team Morris - Curling
Location: Calgary, AB
Club: National Training Center Calgary
Occupation: See Profile
Age: See Profile
Profile:
John Morris – (upper left) 25 yrs old. CSN Alberta. working with special needs children. Graduated in 2003 from Wilfrid Laurier University in Honours Kinesiology. Two Time World Junior Champion (1998,1999), and 2002 Brier Runner-up. aka: Johnny Mo’
Kevin Koe – (upper right) 29 yrs old. Community and Aboriginal Relations Coordinator for Talisman Energy. 2000 Canadian mixed champion.
Paul Moffatt – (lower left) 26 yrs old. Bar manager and substitute teacher. Graduated in 2003 from Wilfrid Laurier University. Also known as Pauldo Capones, and Low-fat Moffatt.
Marc Kennedy – (lower right) 22 yrs old. 4th year Marketing student at the University of Alberta. 3 time Alberta Junior Champion, and 2003 World University gold medalist.
Team Accomplishments
2004 World Curling Tour Player’s Champions
2004 Canada Cup runner-ups
Qualified for 2005 Olympic Trials in Halifax, NS
Ranked #3 in the World
In Conversation:
What is your ultimate goal - in sport and in life?
For as long as I can remember, I have dreamt of winning the Brier. This will always be an important goal, but now that Curling has become an Olympic sport, my ultimate goal is to become an Olympian, and win a gold medal for Canada.
In life, my ultimate goal is to grow old knowing I have put 100% effort into everything and everyone that was important to me. (Marc Kennedy)
How and when did you get involved in Curling?
I got involved in curling at the age of six through the little rock program at the St. Albert curling club. My dad ran the program for several years, and every Sunday I would go and throw until my leg hurt. (Marc Kennedy)
Describe your style compared to other athletes in your sport.
I like to play with a bit of an edge. I am more of a risk taker than most other curlers. Always looking to be challenged by a shot that most other teams would not see or consider. Value sportsmanship and teamwork more than anything. (John Morris)
What changes have you had to make in your lifestyle to become the best you can be?
I have always given curling a high priority in my life. Career, education, and social life has been somewhat compensated in order to compete on the World Curling Tour. Playing sports, although time consuming, has provided much satisfaction and I would not trade it for anything. I have begun training with a sport psychologist and personal trainer in pursuit of my Olympic dream. (John Morris)
Tell us about your most memorable competition.
My most memorable competition was last year’s Players’ Championship in St. John’s, Newfoundland. After getting off to a slow start, our team was able to dig deep to roll into the playoffs. Being ale to knock off two of the world’s best teams in Stoughton and Martin on the same day to win a major event like that is not something I will soon forget. Not to mention what a great time our team had all week in the city of St. John’s. (Paul Moffatt)
Who are your role models, in sport and life?
The curlers that I admired most when I was growing up were the classy guys on the ice who are not real hotheads. I think of guys like Jeff Stoughton and Vic Peters, and I have always been a fan of Neil Harrison. My biggest role models in life, aside from my parents, were a few of the great teachers I have had, particularly in high school. They really helped develop the character that I have today, and they are a big reason I chose to go into teaching. (Paul Moffatt)
What aspect do you enjoy the most about your sport?
The aspect I enjoy the most is the competition of paying the best teams in the world every weekend and then being able to enjoy the social side of the game afterwards with your fellow competitors. (Kevin Koe)
How and why would you encourage someone to participate in your sport?
To get involved in the game I would encourage someone to join their local junior program if they are still a junior curler or going to their local curling rink to find out the leagues of options open to them if they are an adult. I would encourage someone to participate in the sport because it is an excellent challenge, lots of fun and the sort is only going to continue to grow in the future. (Kevin Koe)
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