Nelson Mandela and the Power of Sport
Nelson Mandela was the inspirational leader of South Africa and the man widely believed responsible for ending apartheid and civil strife in that country. Anyone who watched…
Some Team Nicknames Are Far From Intimidating
Ferocious, tenacious, aggressive, fierce, proud. These are the qualities we usually associate with our sports teams. As coaches, we want the very mention of our team’s name…
Tennis Video is Inspirational for Female Athletes in Every Sport
Welcome back to school! If you’re looking for some inspiration, I’ve just found an incredible tennis video, produced by the New York Times Magazine. With the U.S….
You Don’t Need The Best Facilities to be the Best Athletes
The World Cup is over and I’m still blown away by what players at that level can do with a soccer ball. But what happens when you…
A New Sport? The 100m Hurdles in Swim Fins
100 Hurdles in Swim Fins There are a number of hybrid sports: the biathlon combines nordic skiing and shooting; the heptathlon combines seven track and field events;…
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…
