Our New Blog Mandate Now Includes Swamp Soccer

With PE Update.com’s recent change in format (new articles are now shown for free on our homepage for several weeks before being placed into our archives), our…

Fashion Versus Functionality in Sport & Eyeglasses

As I was recently watching the world’s women’s curling championships, I was struck by the number of participants who were wearing the latest fashion in eyeglasses – …

Why the Olympics are So Addictive

The Winter Olympics are over, and if you’re like me, you’re feeling a huge void in your life! That’s particularly true here in Canada, where Olympaholics like…

A Lesson From the Winter Olympics – Don’t Regret Taking a Risk

The Winter Olympics have been my constant companion since the first minutes of the opening ceremonies. In fact, they’re on my office TV as I write this…

High School Graduation and Sport Championship Conflicts. Can’t They Be Avoided?

I see it happen every year – school officials scheduling their graduation ceremonies on the same evening as major sports championships. This year, for example, a local…

Running While You Study – Not As Crazy As it Sounds

I once coached a student-athlete who had the most peculiar study habits. Like many students, she often found herself falling asleep shortly after opening her books. Her…