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A disturbing trend is growing in coaching which is teaching our athletes skills that do not translate well to performance improvement. Let's explore.

Jan 24

While the results of a recent survey on Canadian youth hockey players mental health during the pandemic are alarming, the narrative around these result…

Jan 17

Youth sport provides a platform and training ground for personal development. Despite the stories of the negative sports parents, there are also some p…

Jan 10

Olga Hrycak coached boys/men basketball at the high school, collegiate & university levels for 48 years. Her journey is remarkable & we all stand to be…

Jan 3

Hope, optimism, aspiring to be better, persistence, overcoming doubt, empowerment, leadership, inspiration, work ethic, priority management, success st…

Dec 27, 2020

The model emerging in our health and fitness is empowerment. Knowledge is power. We all need to be advocates of our own health in building ourselves up.

Dec 20, 2020

We are not born with leadership skills. Like all skills, practice is required for us to get better. We look back on 2020 & the 29 editions of The Physi…

Dec 13, 2020

These uncertain times require inspiration for our young athletes. Parents and Coaches, we may be the only real life modelling of good behavior our yout…

Dec 6, 2020

Typecasting in youth sports can impede development. Part of a coach's job is to allow development through new experiences. Here is a reminder on how.

Nov 29, 2020

How to work on coaching skills, get in best shape of your life and connect with your son? Easy, just go through a pandemic.

Nov 22, 2020

Young athletes of today are different than those of previous generations. Not necessarily bad, just different. Let's explore what those differences are…

Nov 15, 2020

Mental training has always been a critical component in maximizing athlete potential in sports. There have been limited developmental tools for coaches…

Nov 8, 2020

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