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WORDS FROM JOSH MORROS
WHO IS JOSH MORROS?
Six months ago I was a teenager living an amazing “Rock Star” lifestyle and dream. Loving every minute of it! Today, I am living a gift and realizing I was meant to touch others by example. That example: Demand excellences in everything by giving 110% - you may not be the best, but the best comes within, when you work hard, have respect and BELIEVE in yourself. Adversity comes with a price of “QUITING” or “OVER COMING THE FAILURE”. Over coming the failure makes you stronger and more dedicated towards achieving your goals.
So, you ask: Who is Josh Morros? I would like to start off with my earned title and GOAL to maintain after adversity. I am a PROFESSIONAL OFF-ROAD MOTORCYCLE RACER. I started riding when I was 4 ½ years old, rode locally in Nevada and some California races until I was 10 years old, winning a few Championships along the way. During this time I rode for a local team called the, Motomouth Mini Team, which was founded by Bob Cavakis. While on this team I was taught a great deal of sportsmanship. When I was 11 years old I got my first ride on an Off Road Racing Team – Team DH. This team was organized in honor of the late Danny Hamel by his brother Dave Hamel. Danny Hamel was and will always be a HERO and MENTOR to me in this sport. While on Team DH, I went from a local Nevada rider to a force to reckon with on the track at a National Level. At 13, I received the privilege of riding for Kawasaki Team Green where I have been making my home and look forward to a long relationship. As of April 2008, I have gone from riding mini bikes, big bikes, to the Pro Level in Off Road Racing at 16 years old through dedication, motivation and discipline. In June 2008 I earned the privileged to represent our Country in the prestige International Six Days Endro (ISDE). I think that was one of the biggest honors to be asked to represent the USA in what is considered the Olympics in Off-Road Racing.
As we all know “LIFE” has it ups and downs and on August 16, 2008, I was involved in an accident while competing in a National Hare & Hound race in Wendover, Nevada. This took place as I was seeking to capture the #2 plate in that series behind my mentor, Destry Abbott and a week before I was to leave for Greece to represent the USA. I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) that left me in a coma for 24 days fighting for my life. The doctors gave little chance of survival and told my parent IF I woke up I would be severely disabled. Well, I am here today to prove them all wrong! The will and determination I mastered to be a Professional Athletic has given me more will and determination to get back to where I was and finish what I started; to be a good role model and sportsman with the intention of being a Champion and Legend. I know I have adversity with the TBI and I am working through them one step at a time, I am young and have a whole world out there to see and I want to reach out to others and give them the gift of LIFE I have been given. Never give up because someone has criticized or put you down, surround yourself with people that will encourage you and give you the motivation to achieve your goals. I have learned that proper nutrition is another key and a big factor why I am alive and walking today – outside the right mind set, putting the right stuff in your body so it can heal itself is “Key”, so everyone needs to drink Mona Vie. I thank the LORD everyday for choosing me and giving me this opportunity and with HIM and a list of positive people in my life I will overcome!
I am fortunate to have great role models in my life starting with my parents, John and Teresa; I love them both and appreciate everything they do for me (even though at 17 I do not show it at times). My dad is my best friend and I love our road trips. My mom has always been my will and fight, she is so mighty and enthusiastic it is hard to keep up with her and I suggest not trying – she is the true MamaT. My grandparents, Pete and Irene Morros show the real meaning of family and are the back bone of everything and I see that is why my parents are solid in their integrity and standards. My sisters, they have always sacrificed and supported me and even more so now. Destry Abbott has always been an influence on and off the track and I look forward to our life-long friendship. Jason Smigel and the entire Kawasaki Organization has stuck with me and I know they will always be by my side as well as all my other sponsors, Monster Energy, GPR Stabilizer, Pro-Circuit, SHOEI Helmets, Zip-Ty Racing, N-Style, Dunlop, DH1 Racing Products, IMS, Moose, Alpinestars, Shotmaker Productions, TBT Racing, RMS, and Concouir Auto Body. Rider Down Foundation for their support and friendship. James Perez, trainer, that is always there pushing me. My guardian angles that look over me - my little sister, Elizabeth that rides on my shoulder and in my heart, Danny Hamel that was a Legend and showed true grit, John Flynn and Rich Caselli. John influenced me early in my race career and sacrificed his life in 2005 fighting for our Country. Rich was the true meaning in Off-Road Motorcycle Racing.
In my recovery process relationship have come and gone, but I do not regret nor am I angry. A TBI is something hard to understand especially when you look at someone and they look normal, but might not act normal – if that makes sense? I can be goofy at times and wear you down with all the questions trying to remember my life as the way it was or piecing in the blanks due to the TBI. I am leaning to understand where I was, which at a young age I am completely fulfilled with my accomplishments, Where I am now, taking on each challenge as it comes up and overcoming. Then the big question “Is where I am going”? As I reached greatness in the past I will strive harder to reach that over and over again in the future…..DO NOT COUNT ME OUT! Weather it is riding motorcycle or being a good role model, I am embracing my new journey and not taking anything for granted.
I am fortunate to have people that BELIEVE in me! Double Diamond Athletic and Parisi Speed School with the support of owner, Mike Shirley and trainer, Gary Miller found me are making sure I achieve my short and long term goals. Yes, I say, “FOUND ME”, they reached out and have supported me 100% in my rehabilitation and understand the dynamics in what it takes to encourage an individual weather they are someone looking to get fit and live a healthier life style, to the “Hard-Core” Athletic. Then there is me with a TBI to throw in the mix. As I have challenges, they have my injury as a challenge AND at no time have they backed down. It is one thing to find that type of integrity in people but also find it in the backing of a business. Everyone at Double Diamond treat me like I am part of the TEAM Lord knows with my new personality I have pushed a few buttons with Gary and he has never given up on me. Mike is just a ball of energy, bringing it to the gym atmosphere. For the type of injury I suffered you have a lot of challenges with endurance and I honestly know at this point in my recovery I am stronger than I was before the accident. My brain is still waking up so my reflexes and speed is the next hurdle but I am way ahead of anyone’s expectations.
I hope this gives you a little insight on, Whom and What Josh Morros is about. I hope to see you around at Double Diamond Athletic Club, please make sure you stop me and say “HI”.
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