With the guidance of coach Rob van den Wildenberg, Jay’s skills continued to develop and grew to become a professional athlete and BMX racer. By 2014, he had a breakthrough year in the Junior category. Jay achieved great results, finishing second at the Dutch championships, third at the European championships, and an impressive 6th at the world championships in Ahoy, Rotterdam. Jay’s success in 2014 was a clear indication of the progress he had made, and it was clear that he had the potential to become a top BMX racer on the world stage.

Unfortunately, the next two years proved to be a difficult time for Jay. In 2015 and 2016, he faced numerous injuries that hindered his performance, making it challenging for him to compete against the best in the world in the elite category. Despite these setbacks, Jay refused to give up on his dream of becoming a professional athlete. He continued to work hard and remained determined to overcome his injuries.

His hard work and perseverance paid off when he was selected by the head coach for the Dutch national team in 2016. This was a major accomplishment for Jay, as it meant that he would have the opportunity to compete at the highest level and fulfill his dream of becoming a professional athlete. The selection to the national team was a recognition of his potential and the progress he had made despite the injuries. Jay’s inclusion in the national team was a step towards his ultimate goal of representing the Netherlands in the Olympic games.