Jocelyn Casker

I was born with a genetic impairment that impacts my body in various ways, primarily my hands because I can't bend my fingers to fully hold objects. My parents didn't let this stop me, and I grew up doing various forms of dance, including ballet, jazz and tap until I was about 12. I was craving a change and wanted to explore sports, and that's when I started playing basketball. I quickly learned how competitive I am and my love for sports took off. From middle school to high school, I played basketball, field hockey and ran track and field. Track and field was by far my favorite, and to this day I still love a good sprint! In college, I began to explore the weight room at my university fitness center and fell in love with the process of building a strong and powerful body. I joined PXM to continue this journey and was able to tap back into my competitive nature as an Adaptive Athlete. With the support of my coach, Lamont, we learned how I could compete as a disabled athlete within the world of Functional Strength Training for Sport, and learned how adaptable nearly every single movement in the gym is. Placing 7th in the world in my division in 2024 has been my greatest feat to date, but I know fitness is a lifelong journey and I am still just getting started!