My Story – My Journey in Exercise and Coaching

Exercise and trying new sports have always been close to my heart. However, my great passion is volleyball, which took me from my junior years to league courts and ultimately to a professional career. I started my journey at Järvenpää's Blues Volley, then moved to the Kuortane Coaching Center, and finally spent six years with the Vantaa league team. This journey taught me a great deal about both physical and mental performance.

During my volleyball career, I learned the importance of listening to and taking care of my body. Working with top coaches and skilled teammates helped me continuously develop – and see how significant a coach's role can be in an athlete's journey. As a coach, I want to support, challenge, and, above all, help each individual find their own inner motivation, strengths, and passion.

Versatile Expertise to Support Coaching

Volleyball was not just a game, but a holistic training environment. In addition to sport-specific training, I focused on developing strength, jumping ability, speed, explosiveness, and body maintenance. This gave me a comprehensive experience in maintaining and improving physical fitness, which I now utilize in my coaching work.

Although volleyball was at the core, I have always practiced other sports as well. During the winter months, you can find me skiing, playing hockey, or long-distance skating, and in the summer, I actively play tennis, padel, golf, and badminton. From these diverse experiences, I draw cross-disciplinary perspectives to enrich my coaching.

The Joy of Coaching and the Success of the Client

My customer service work at Intersport taught me how rewarding it is to help others achieve their goals. In my job, I also performed equipment maintenance, such as ski waxing and bike repairs, but the greatest lesson I learned was working with customers. I understood how important it is to listen to and understand each individual's needs.

My training as a personal trainer and fitness instructor at Vierumäki further deepened my expertise. These courses provided me with a strong foundation from a coach's perspective and reinforced my belief that personalized coaching is the key to success. As a coach, I am here to help you find the joy in exercise and achieve your goals.

  Volleyball as a Lifestyle

I was introduced to volleyball at a young age, inspired by my parents. They also coached me during my junior years and have supported me throughout my entire career. I fell in love with volleyball because of its versatility: there is always something new to learn and ways to improve your skills with the ball. The sport challenges players both physically and mentally.

I've had the opportunity to be part of youth regional teams and national team activities. In ninth grade, I moved to Kuortane to train at the volleyball training center, where the conditions were perfect for high-quality and even more professional training. After my years in Kuortane, I moved on to play in the Finnish top league in Vantaa.

Fortunately, my volleyball projects continue. I've had the chance to observe the work of more experienced coaches closely, for example, through the national youth team training camps. Volleyball has given me so much throughout my life, so it's wonderful to be able to share my passion and what I've learned with others.

Achievements in Volleyball:

• Represented in the European Beach Volleyball Championships and earned several youth national championship medals in beach volleyball
• Several youth national championship medals with club teams
• Best placement in the Finnish Volleyball Championship League: 4th place
• Best placement in the Junior European Championships: 7th place

The Love for Sports Continues

Sports is not just a hobby for me; it's a lifestyle. I am a passionate armchair athlete and have learned a lot from various sports by following them both on TV and in person. In 2024, one of my biggest dreams came true when I had the chance to attend the Paris Olympics – an experience that further strengthened my love for sports.