In a recent session we did with parents of youth athletes we asked for a show of hands to the question: Do you find going to your child’s activities fun? The majority of the room raised their hands, but there were others that did not. It begs the question, why? Read more…
During my adolescent years, a friend and I would constantly give each other a hard time about “awkward times.” These were those situations where anxiousness would build, there was uncertainty in how to behave and when you look back at your actions it makes you cringe. Like all of us Read more…
This blog came to life after chatting with someone who has been around sport for a large portion of his life. He was an athlete, a coach and a devoted hockey Dad. In discussing the impact enjoyment has on an athlete’s performance and longevity he made the following comment: “I Read more…
I recently watched the video below from Burger King and it forced me to think about my experiences with bullying. How would I respond today if I witnessed bullying and how have I responded in the past to these situations? Self reflection can be very sobering. During my youth I Read more…
When I reflect on the community arena in my home town of Rocky Mountain House my memories are very positive. I often dream of the “old” rink, the change rooms and the hallways we chased each other down. Nothing beats the fries and gravy from the concession, or the time Read more…
See the below weekly Thrive Zone Content: Thrive Zone – Coaches Week 1 Thrive Zone – Parents Week 1 Thrive Zone – Week 2 Thrive Zone – Week 3 Thrive Zone – Week 4 Thrive Zone – Week 5 Thrive Zone – Week 6 Thrive Zone – Week 7 Thrive Read more…
Anyone who watches sports and listens to the coaches interviews knows that building a culture, coming together as a team, or developing a player is a process. Dealing with mental health issues is also a process. One that takes patience, has ups and downs, successes and failures, and requires intentional Read more…
Personally, one of the most powerful aspects of the development of Thrive Sport Project has been the process of self reflection that I have gone through. This process has forced me to look at myself from multiple angles and identify opportunities where my experiences can progress Thrive’s mission: To positively Read more…
As a part of our preparation for the 2017 Bantam Football Season, I had developed an agenda for our pre-season parents meeting. Unfortunately, due to low player numbers we were forced to fold our Bantam program for this year and the parents meeting never happened. Below is the template and Read more…
Over the last two years I have been commuting into Calgary for work. The last 10 minutes of the journey to my office is through the plus fifteens (a series of connecting hallways between the high rises downtown). The plus fifteen is a microcosm of society, with most people walking Read more…