Zoe started skating at age 7, but didn't compete seriously until early adolescence - much later than most skaters in high-level competition.

However, he has, on occasion, played in high-level competition thereafter.

However, he never won any high-level competition as he dealt very badly with pressure.

In high-level competition, a goalkeeper may also use public knowledge of the shooters' past behaviour to inform his decision.

Trials are usually reserved for high-level competitions (such as regional and national championships, invitation tournaments etc.).

He said he was happy with the talent around him but that the players needed to learn what high-level competition is really about.

"We need to rely on his experience and his approach to high-level competition," Sampson said.

His models for wheelchair athletes feature front ends and steering systems that allow high-level competition, he said.

He honed his skills as he got older through a combination of practice, study and high-level competition.

The interscholastic athletic program provides high-level competition in both team and individual sports.