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 Our Male Member Spotlight for March is:
Thierry Dam!
Name: Thierry Dam
Nicknames: T, Big T, T-Bone
Hometown: Douarnenez, France
Houston Heat Member since: April 2006
How did you hear about Houston Heat? Hau Pham & Suzanne Bui
What do you do when you're not dragon boating? Lift Weights, run at the
park, volunteer, movies, eat, hang out with friends, land practice.
When
and how did you start dragon boating? I started in 2004 when my cousin
invited me to join the dragon boat team for ASYP (Asia Society Young
Professionals).
What do you like best about dragon boating? I like being on the water every weekend. It relaxes me from a long week of work.
Favorite dragon boat experience so far: Long Beach, CA.
The best thing about being a member of Houston Heat: Being recognize as
a professional dragon boater! And of course, meeting new people and
making friends.
Top tip you'd give new paddlers: Do lots of back and arm workout when you're not on the water.
Anything else you'd like to share? If you're new on the boat, don't be afraid to ask questions about paddling techniques. I might not be a coach, but I'm more than happy to share my knowledge.
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By: Jen on Mar 05, 2008 @ 09:56 AM
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