“To get something you never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” If there’s one lesson that I’ve learned in sports, it’s that you are capable of so much more than you think. This game has taught me how to push myself beyond what I’m comfortable with to achieve a goal. Even when things don’t go according to your game plan, if you’re willing to recognize what isn’t working, adapt and change perspective, and persevere you can accomplish anything. I’ll be the first to say that this isn’t what I pictured when I started this journey as a skinny kid out of Toronto, but I’m truly grateful to be here today, and appreciative of the many people who made this possible. Thank you UF. I am proud to be Gator. Go Gators! #UFGrad #PhD #FiveTimeGator #FloridaGators #GoGators #Doctorate #OrangeAndBlue #MoreThanAnAthlete #OnceAGatorAlwaysAGator #TMC Captured by @mattpendletonphoto