In this podcast, the hosts feature two interviews - one with Levi Tippett, owner of TC Decks, who shares tips for choosing a deck contractor and offers information on budgeting and new innovations, and another with Amber Peterson, the assistant coach of Westlake Track, who talks about her recent move to Saratoga Springs and the benefits of track as a complementary sport that builds endurance and motor skills. Westlake Track has over 100 athletes involved and consistently places in the top five for girls and top ten for boys at the Utah State Meet. The program offers both traditional running events and field events and is open to athletes of all levels.
Episode Highlights
- Levi talks about the challenges of managing a large crew of employees and why he now prefers to work by himself
- When building a deck, it's important to vet your contractor carefully and look for a licensed, insured, and bonded professional who can obtain necessary permits and engineering
- New innovations in deck construction, including new types of composite materials and structural products that may replace wood in the future
- How Amber felt in love with the area because of the view of the lake and the mountains
- Amber's background in running
- Track and field is a sport that allows participants to experiment with different events and find what they love
- The West Lake Track Program has athletes of different levels of talent and experience, and coaching support is necessary to manage the different levels
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- https://www.tcdecksutah.com/
