ISAAC Sanderson continues to make a mark in whatever sport he touches. Now, he has a chance to do the same overseas.
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Sanderson claimed the St Joseph’s Regional College excellence in sport award and the school’s outstanding involvement in sport award recently – just weeks away from a one-year student exchange trip in Brazil.
The ‘outstanding involvement’ award criteria includes competing in more than five sports throughout the year, while the excellence in sport is getting a medal at CCC level or higher.
He said his highlight was competing in and completing his first half marathon on 1.29 hours.
“I’m excited to head overseas and I will be keeping my triathlon up when I’m over there,” he said.
He will be staying in the state of Sao Paulo in a town called Valinhos.
His parents, Jim and Rachele, both expressed their joy at their son’s achievements.
“We are extremely proud of Isaac’s sporting achievements this year more so than previous years as Isaac has a huge schedule,” Rachele said.
“It included school, working a part time job, army cadets and planning and preparing for his upcoming exchange to Brazil.”
With so many commitments, Isaac was still able to achieve excellent results including a silver medal at CCC cross country at Eastern Creek earlier this year, and a bronze medal at NSW All Schools triathlon at Penrith.
“His success in sport this year and previous years are due to what we believe is his ability to have a good balance between his sports and his life outside of sports,” Rachele said.
His success in sport this year and previous years are due to what we believe is his ability to have a good balance between his sports and his life outside of sports.
- Rachele Sanderson
“We have always encouraged Isaac to have other life activities other than just his chosen sports.
“Jim and I believe that this has enabled him to maintain injury free and mentally confident and not feel pressure to perform.”
Although dedication of training is an important part of being a successful athelete, Racehel said if he were to have no other hobbies it can be mentally draining.
“We truly believe Isaac success is this balance of enjoying the sport, but also enjoying being a teenager,” she said.
“We are hoping this balance will ensure Isaac’s continued passion and longevity in his chosen sports.”
Isaac will return to Australia at the end of 2017, aiming to compete in his first full Ironman.
Matt Attard
I was raised in Port Macquarie and consider myself a true Port local. I'm a die-hard rugby league fan and don't mind taking a photo or two. I'd love to hear from you, so please contact me at any time.
I was raised in Port Macquarie and consider myself a true Port local. I'm a die-hard rugby league fan and don't mind taking a photo or two. I'd love to hear from you, so please contact me at any time.
