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The #1 way to increase engagement in programs
If you are going to take anything away from reading this article, I want it to be this: Learn more about your participants. Learn more about the people around you. Learn more about what they like, what makes them tick, and where they want to go.
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Why it’s okay for your vision to evolve from initial intentions
Whenever creating content, it needs to be intrinsically motivating far more than extrinsically. Dedication and hard work can only get you so far. If you’re not enjoying the process, it’s far easier to quit, and leave that path behind in the pursuit of other passions. Other things that actually bring you joy.
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How I optimize video analysis for professional players
Here is my process for creating actionable insights for pros (or semi-pro players) to take back into their own environments.
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The year of opportunity
At the start of 2023, I made the conscious decision to re-evaluate my life. For the months leading into that reflective experiment, I had been asking the famous Bruno Mars question “Whatchu tryna do?”. I had chosen the path to try and make 24-carrot magic in the air, and ultimately ended up unfulfilled. It took…
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The untold story of my hiatus from football
You might be wondering why I’ve written one article for the entirety of January so far on TheMastermindSite.com. You might not have even noticed, or you might be here for the first time wondering why you should stay. Well, first, I’ll take you back to my childhood.
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The #1 way to excel as a coach/leader
As part of the attendance to every class I teach, I like to ask a thought-provoking question that students reflect upon. Reflection is one of the most valuable assets a coach can possess, as it allows them to continuously refine and rethink their practices for the better. One of my favourite questions to ask when…
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The impasse
I started cooking for my family at the age of 18. I’d just completed first year at the University of Waterloo, and under the guidance of the expansive menus in residence, I became inspired. As soon as I left residence, finally had a kitchen again, and returned home to my parents, I became obsessed. I…
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How to stay conscious when you drown
I have often found that the end of one year is often the best time to reflect on what you’d like to see change for the following year. At the end of 2022, I found myself in a wintery blue rut, feeling a lack of purpose, and more gravely, a true sense of self. I…
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The toughest Strava segments in Ontario
Trail running in Ontario is severely underrated. We have so much to offer when it comes to technical terrain, punchy climbs up and down, and stunning views across the province. While we might not have the mountainous mountains of BC, Quebec or Alberta, Ontario certainly has much to offer in providing a fun home for…
Rhys Desmond
Training Theory & Coaching
