Working as a team and preparing for the 2022 World Winter Games during the pandemic was a barrier that not only I but the whole team had to face. Up until the moment the games were cancelled, we trained even harder because we had to do it entirely on our own and motivate ourselves. Mental performance training became even more important. We connected with each other on zoom and relationships were built in a new way. We laughed and joked. I learned that if a group of people have a common goal and a passion they can overcome barriers and still achieve their goals.