Canada’s Gavin Schmitt Excited For Rio

When we saw Gavin crying (0:35), we got teary eyed too.

You just need to watch the video below and be inspired by Gavin’s story.

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Gavin Schmitt wasn’t sure he wanted to play volleyball, but his mother convinced him to give it a try. Now, Schmitt has helped Team Canada qualify for the Olympics for the first time in 24 years, and wearing the maple leaf on his chest is not something he will be taking lightly.

In case you didn’t know, the last time Canada qualified for the Olympics was 24 years ago. Gavin has played a major role in Canada’s success over the last few years together with one of our favorite coaches, Glen Hoag, and one of our crushes favorite players, Gord Perrin.

Last home game for the summer, come on out and cheer the fellas on!! 6:05pm at Sasktel place

A photo posted by Gavin Schmitt (@schmittygav) on Jun 26, 2016 at 2:57pm PDT

My family is better than yours, my whole family getting together for a BBQ makes for a great night, love these guys.

A photo posted by Gavin Schmitt (@schmittygav) on Jun 22, 2016 at 9:01am PDT

Word can't describe the excitement so for those moments when there aren't words, there's a video! Pure ecstasy from all the guys! #rio

A video posted by Gavin Schmitt (@schmittygav) on Jun 5, 2016 at 6:07pm PDT

These guys!! Words can't describe!! Going to the mother f'n olympics, is this even real life? So many people helped me along the way in the past year! Can't thank you enough!!!

A photo posted by Gavin Schmitt (@schmittygav) on Jun 5, 2016 at 2:07am PDT

Hey!!! 5 games down, two huge games left to go. Heading into two must win games to get ourselves to Rio!! #roadtorio

A photo posted by Gavin Schmitt (@schmittygav) on Jun 2, 2016 at 11:10pm PDT