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…
Football Games and the True Excitement in Sport
I’m a big NFL football fan. In particular (after having attended the University of Wisconsin for six years), a follower of the Green Bay Packers. To me,…
Track Broadcasting Needs Better Announcers
I’m a track fan, so I really enjoyed watching the World Track and Field Championships over the past two weeks. Fortunately, I was able to watch three…
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…
