Things changed when he became part of the SO-family: being an ambassador, the numerous press meetings, fundraising activities where he and the other ambassadors learned to speak to larger crowds; the new friends for life he made at SO. Presenting Belgium at the European and World games increased his motivation and passion for snowboarding. Winning a medal after so much hard training was a major boost for his self confidence. This makes him stronger in everydat life, also outside of the sports club.