Women’s Teams, Bus Travel and Chick Flicks
Laurentian University, where I coach the women’s track and cross-country teams, is four hours north of Toronto, and most of our competition venues are at least that…
If You’ve Never Failed, You’ve Never Lived
Here’s an inspirational video you can show your students or athletes. It can be particularly powerful after your team has lost a game or championship. You can…
Can Physical Education Unite a War-Torn Country?
When it comes to physical education, it seems that Uganda is more advanced in its thinking than many North American school boards. Rather than firing PE teachers…
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…
The “Sleep It Off” Misconception
As we turn the page on another year, I can’t help but think about a tragedy that marked the end of 2009. Two young men, who had…
We Must Teach Students That Walking is a Form of Transportation
In most of the world, people walk to get places. They walk to school, they walk to work. If they don’t walk, they ride a bike. However,…
