Jacob Cassar
Boxing
Age : 19
Gender : Male
This athlete is actively pursuing their high performance goals and striving for future success on the international stage.
How does the VIS support your career in high performance sport?
VIS make a difference to my high performance career every day. The support they provide me is second to none, from medical queries, nutrition, general training, and personal growth queries, they are always there and so happy to help everyone.
Most memorable sporting moment?
Winning the Commonwealth Games trials for Boxing Australia
Proudest personal achievement outside of sport?
I collected, repaired, and donated over 100 pushbikes to families in need over Christmas.
What do you enjoy most about your sport?
The community. It doesn't matter your race, religion, job title or financial status, once you get in the gym everyone is equal.
Advice to your younger self?
There is no future focusing on the past, you have to keep moving forward to be better than yesterday.
Go-to meal before competing?
I love a ham and cheese croissant after weigh-in!
What do you enjoy doing outside of sport?
I love playing billiards, walking my dog, and catching up with my mates for coffee after training.
