Meet Greg! He's from Kamloops but has moved around to various cities and countries to further his education. After years of studying, he started a business based on his love and passion for humanity and fitness​
Who is your favourite person to spend time with and why?
Bruce Springsteen
What is your favourite local store in Kamloops and why?
Big Don Superpawn
Describe yourself in one word.
Enthusiastic
If you could go anywhere in the world right at this moment where would you go and why?
Bondi Beach Sydney Australia, Surf 5’ right-hander's all day!
What is your favourite activity in Kamloops?
DH mountain biking
What is the most embarrassing thing that has happened to you?
I knocked over an ice sculpture in front of Cindy Crawford at a gala event in Scottsdale Arizona.
What is the most inspiring thing that has happened to you?
Listening to my exercise physiology mentors Mike Boyle, Todd Durkin and Mike McGuigan. Being so intelligent in my chosen field but on that path-making sure I never lose sight of everyday manners, social skills while fostering the skills of humility and integrity.
Tell us your favourite childhood memory.
My parents. Always taking us on sports trips and roadside lunches and getting new bikes. My parents are fun, and kindly put us first, they are very selfless role models for all of us.
Where do you volunteer or give back to in the community?
If you could change one thing in the world what would it be?
Make licensure be law and mandated, by the government so that “trainers” cannot physically and personally train people and athletes unless they have met a level of accreditation and certification derived by law.
Where would you sneak away to in Kamloops to spend some time alone?
The Grind Coffee shop!
Where would you like to see positive change in Kamloops and why?
Work towards cleaning up the street activity.
What do you think makes Kamloops great?
The people are hardworking and friendly. Also, the cities natural layout with a river running through the city.
What are 3 things on your bucket list?
1. Spend time in California surfing
2. Mountain bike in Sedona /Motorbike trip across the Baja
3. Learn how to play guitar
Tell us something that not everyone may know about you.
I am a crazy Bruce Springsteen fan!
How do people connect with you, personally, through social media? (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.)
All social media! Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn,
What is the name of your business/organization?
Acceleration-Kozoris Strength and Conditioning
Why did you get into/start this business?
Love/passion for humanity and fitness.
What is the goal of your business?
Provide performance indicators for athletes and health and fitness programs for anyone.
What has been your biggest struggle either at work or in life?
Trying to convey the components and methodologies that set us at acceleration apart from others.
What do you always find yourself saying?
“Everybody be cool”!!!
Tell us your best piece of life advice.
Think of how you want to be revered when you have passed on.
What would you want people to say about you??
Now live the rest of your life earning those words and living as a means to those words.
If you could spend one whole day with anyone in the world who is currently alive, who would you select?
I would have to take Danielle with me, but it would be Bruce Springsteen at his complex in new jersey.
Why do you think it is important to shop locally?
Support local business, so we thrive in Kamloops and keep money in our community.
What has been your proudest accomplishment?
Postgraduate studies, becoming a professor/lecturer at the university, building the training faculty and somehow keeping love in our family and they love me as I am a handful.
Give someone you think that deserves it a shout out and explain why!
Jack Fennell. High school PE teacher who encouraged me to go into a life of fitness and a lifetime of imparting it to others
My choice for the KamloopsBCNow In Focus spotlight is:
I hope perhaps my life and platform which I operate would be interesting or positively impactful on others
Some general comments I would like to share are:
Be active every day! Do something of varying intensities and positively impacts your life and fitness level every day.
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