Meet Mulgrave School baseball player Cameron Moore
WEST VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Cameron Moore is an honest and energetic seventeen-year-old athlete who studies at Mulgrave School and plays basketball and track. However, his favourite sport is baseball. Besides the culture and history, he enjoys bonding with teammates over the season. As a teenager, It is tough dealing with the pressures of school, but being able to compete in another baseball season makes him feel rewarded. Currently, he is determined to increase his pitching velocity by following a fitness program, so he gains weight. However, his long-term goal is to play baseball at a university level in Canada and eventually make the Great Britain u23 National team; after university, he hopes to achieve his dream of playing baseball professionally.
One of the best advice he ever received from a coach is never to be afraid of failure and always learn from mistakes. “I must keep this in mind when training and playing as it helps me to be competitive and keep getting better,” says Cameron. When not playing baseball or attending school, he coaches baseball teams and instills in younger players the same advice he received. He also has a part-time job at Safeway.
On the morning of a big game, he will eat a banana as they are a light snack that provides essential nutrients and listens to music. The playlist of songs he listens to depends on his energy level. However, he stays away from tense or overly energetic tracks. His favourite artists are Kendrick Lamar, Dua Lipa, Rihanna, J. Cole and Logic.
Fifty minutes before game time, he starts with a warm-up that includes dynamic stretches followed by a jog. Next, he uses exercise bands and static stretches and finishes the workout lifting weighted balls. He makes sure to drink lots of water, as it’s vital to stay hydrated on the field. “To stay loose and ease the stress, I will enjoy hanging out with my teammates while not doing anything too strenuous,” says Cameron. Afterwards, he will throw with the catcher; they will do a long toss, back into pull-downs, and finally, some flat-ground pitches. Finally, right before the start of a game, Cameron will put on his jersey and dedicate five minutes to ground and rest.
“Being a team member has taught me the importance of good culture and contributing from your role. Everyone on the team must lead by example by doing their work. Remaining positive and honest is also key to having a good team culture. Giving other people feedback and being open to receiving feedback from others is also beneficial to the team,” says Cameron.
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