You Are Special Being Out There (Originally Published January 21, 2009)
I can't resist writing about a recent topic on the Dragon Boat forum entitled, "Why are there so many geeks in Dragon Boating?" It's...
Fix the Hole in the Roof, Part One and Two (Originally Published January 19, 2009)
Fix the Hole in the Roof, Part One The last time I had my chimney cleaned, the guy cleaning my chimney told me that I have a small area...
Do You Wanna Be A Coach? (Originally Published June 23, 2008)
I remember my first day as a coach. My friend, Kirk Poulos, was going to compete at Canada Games and asked me if I would fill in for him...
The Next Level (Originally Published June 20, 2008)
I originally wrote this one in June - I received quite a bit of feedback about it. The coaches all love it, some people think it doesn't...
I Gotta Steer and the Frilly Pillow (Originally Published June 13, 2008)
Tuesday's guest blogger, Scott Murray, mentioned Jeff Miller, a paddler from West Rouge/Frenchman's Bay for whom a memorial scholarship...
We're in the Same Boat (Originally Published May 19, 2008)
In most situations in life "being in the same boat" means that two or more people are facing the same challenge together. In dragonboat...
Be Coachable (Originally Published May 16, 2008)
Over the past 3 years, I have instructed a number of dragon boat coaches at DBC Coaching Courses throughout North America. I have been...
Train Like the Best (Originally Published April 25, 2008)
Many people want to emulate the best in their sport of choice. That's why Michael Jordan sold sneakers and Tiger Woods sells golf...