Ep.17 – From Youth Athlete to ETL Coach: Val’s Journey in Sport, Resilience & Strength

Val’s journey is one of resilience, personal development and passion for movement. A youth BMX athlete who enjoyed and excelled in her sport with podium finishes, but injuries led her to step away. Through this period, she discovered sports psychology at university, qualified as a sports massage therapist, and eventually found her way into coaching.Now back at Eat Train Live as both a coach and our head sports massage therapist, Val specialises in strength and mobility while helping clients move well and build strength and confidence. Alongside coaching, she continues to chase her own fitness goals in running, trail running, Hyrox and HybridX doubles.In this episode, Kel and Val talk about her journey through sport, the lessons learned along the way, and the importance of coaching, community and pursuing what you love.