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A word on taking chances…
A year ago this month, I took a chance on fourteen 12-year-old soccer players, creating a brand new competitive team from scratch. Many of the players were in our recreational programs at NorWest, but I saw the potential they had to take their game to the next level. Now, after just one year of training…
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When the Olympics actually inspire you…
So yesterday, I thought I’d give the Olympics a shot. Turns out, yesterday was the very last day of the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, taking place in 2021. Looks like I missed a lot, including the reason why they can’t call it the 2021 Olympics (shrug). But I’m glad I finally tuned in for…
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The 5, 10, 10 cardio workout at home
Recently, I’ve fallen out of love for running. The passion’s no longer there, and I’m struggling to have the desire to go outside and do workouts out in the cold. If you’re like me and are looking for ways to stay fit through indoor workouts, here is a great cardio session to stay fit without…
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Best indoor cycling workout to stay fit in the Winter
Winter is coming. In fact for many of us in Canada, it’s been here for weeks. So with that, and as the time to enjoy the outdoors slowly starts to dwindle away for those not addicted to their outdoor sport, here is our favourite indoor cycling workout to stay fit in the winter.
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Why you shouldn’t punish your athletes
Time to get with the times and abandon those old-school coaching methodologies! Here is why you shouldn’t punish your athletes.
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King of the Hill (Part 2)
When Matthew finds out he has cancer, he travels all the way to Scotland to be with Emilia – “the best friend he ever had.”
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King of the Hill (Part 1)
When Matthew finds out he has cancer, he travels all the way to Scotland to be with Emilia – “the best friend he ever had.”
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Incompatible
Incompatible: the feature film. A tale of two hearts only playing once, never to return.
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Sleepless
You waited for the moment I opened my heart, to tear it apart. You waited for the second of weakness, to turn long-term into briefness. You had gone sleepless.
Rhys Desmond
Training Theory & Coaching
Rhys Desmond 