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Love What You Play

For the Love of the Game

Each week For the Love of the Game meets with the top experts in the youth sports field to provide parents and coaches with the insight, knowledge, and resources they need to ensure kids love what they play.

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93: The Tao of Sport | Duff Gibson

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2021/12/15

In this episode, we talk about Duff's book The Tao of Sport: Reflecting on Purpose, Passion, and Growth and the observations of the athletic world that ultimately inspired him to write it. He discusses the various stages of his career, from participating in multiple sports during his youth to working as a firefighter, competing in the Olympics, and the insight he gained from being a coach.Find out more here: https://www.darkhorseathletic.ca/general-6 Duff is a speaker, coach, advocate, and

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92: Athlete Intelligence | Chris Ledgerwood

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2021/12/08

In this episode, we talk about the origin of Athlete Intelligence and how they have adapted to recent circumstances, as well as their goals and plans moving forward. Chris goes into detail about the study of concussions and the services that his organization provides - specifically, discussing how the mindset around head injuries and prevention methods in the sport world has changed over the years. Find out more here: https://www.athleteintelligence.com/ As a former LAX player and current LAX

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91: ITP Sport | Allison Forsyth

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2021/11/30

In this episode, we talk about Allison's journey from her commitment as a student athlete to her experiences in the Olympics, and what led her to the field of Safe Sport. She discusses how the perspective on abuse is shifting and what still needs improvement, as well as offering suggestions for organizations that want to implement a new system. Find out more here: https://www.itpsport.ca/ Allison is a business leader focusing on the prevention and case management of maltreatment, who has worked

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90: Pro Sports and Coaching | Jacques Ladouceur

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2021/11/18

In this episode, we talk about how sports were a part of Jacques's life growing up and his journey to going pro. He shares his advice for young athletes, coaches and parents alike, focusing on the issues of multisport participation, respect, nutrition, and supporting players' health. Find out more and purchase Jacques's books here: https://www.amazon.com/Jacques-Ladouceur/e/B08VDMRMGY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1637260688&sr=1-2 Jacques was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and immigrated to

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55:22

89: The Brain on Youth Sports | Dr. Julie Stamm

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2021/07/15

Dr. Julie Stamm is a neuroscientist, anatomist, athletic trainer, researcher, and sports lover. She is also the author of The Brain on Youth Sports: The Science, the Myths, and the Future. In this episode, we talk about Dr. Stamm's recently published book The Brain on Youth Sports, which tackles the issue of repetitive brain trauma in youth sports and their health consequences. By reading the book, Dr. Stamm hopes that consumers will be equipped to make well-informed decisions. Find out more and

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30:05

88: Buddy Check For Jesse | Lindsay Goulet & Rob...

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2021/07/08

Lindsay Goulet is an advocate for Buddy Check For Jesse and Director of Exercise Programming and Education for Habit Lifestyle Medicine. Rob Pallante is a former NCAA Div 1 hockey player and the founder of Mindset Body Bank. In this episode, we talk with with Lindsay Goulet about how Buddy Check For Jesse came to be, and how the organization has helped Lindsay's son Owen with his anxiety and talking about mental health with his hockey teammates. Buddy Check For Jesse is a charity founded by Stu

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87: Cycling to Raise Awareness | Ryan Phillips & Rob...

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2021/07/02

Ryan Phillips is a former pro hockey player, published author, and TEDx speaker. Rob Pallante is a former NCAA Div 1 hockey player and the founder of Mindset Body Bank! In this episode, we talk about Ryan's experience in professional hockey and his struggle with mental health, as well as the dramatic events that motivated him to spread the power of positivity and focused thought around the globe. From being barred from the United States and his daughter, and then traveling the world to find

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41:12

86: Overcoming a Major Injury in Sports | Kevin...

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2021/06/24

Kevin Rempel is a Canadian sledge hockey 2013 world champion with a 2014 Paralympic bronze medal, and the founder of The Sledge Hockey Experience. Rob Pallante is a former NCAA Div 1 hockey player and the founder of Mindset Body Bank! In this episode, we talk about Kevin's life experiences and how they led him to play for Team Canada. After being paralyzed in a motor cross accident in 2006, having to learn to walk again, and then losing his dad, Kevin has shown extreme resilience in overcoming

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51:06

85: Mental Fitness in Sports | Jason Podollan & Rob...

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2021/06/10

Jason Podollan is a NHL Alumnus and the founder of Up My Hockey. Rob Pallante is a former NCAA Div 1 hockey player and the founder of Mindset Body Bank! In this episode, we talk about Jason's story as an NHL player and how he has now harnessed his experiences to teach the modalities of mindset, nutrition, fitness, and high performance. Up My Hockey shows clients how to empower and rebrand themselves to directly impact those they care about most. We also discuss Rob's journey as a hockey

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43:50

84: NTC Hockey | Dan Blackburn

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2021/06/03

Dan Blackburn is a coach and the founder of National Training Centres Hockey, as well as the creator of the Pillars of Greatness curriculum. In this episode, we talk about Dan's journey to success as a coach, author, and father, despite his hardships. Dan has trained thousands of athletes, including PK Subban of the NJ Devils, two-time Stanley Cup champion David Bolland, and Stanley Cup champion Tyler Sequin of the Dallas Stars. We also go over NTC Hockey's mission of teaching athletes how to see

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45:50

83: Private Coaching Co. | Owen McBride

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2021/05/28

Owen McBride is an accomplished athlete who recently founded Private Coaching Co. alongside his team to create positive sport experiences for youth athletes of all skill levels and ages. In this episode, we talk about Owen's journey as a decorated soccer player as well as playing other sports, receiving 2 silver medals in the AAA Provincial Championships, a bronze medal in the Sportcheck Canadian National Championship, and a silver medal in the BC Summer Games. We also discuss how his story

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52:21

82: The Path to an NHL Hockey Career | Kris Beech

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2021/05/21

Kris Beech is a former NHL alumni, mindfulness facilitator, and the founder and CEO of Aimability. In this episode, we talk about his journey in hockey from being drafted 7th overall, to playing in the NHL (including playing on the same line with Mario Lemieux), to his pro experience in Europe and transition to completing a masters in Sports Management - and how his thesis is now coming to fruition through the Aimability platform. Table of Contents 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Where Kris

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49:06

81: Canadian Girls Baseball | Dana Bookman

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2021/05/14

Dana has received many accolades for her amazing work growing the game for girls. She was named by the Toronto Star as one of the top 12 Canadian Change Makers, made it into the Canadian Baseball Network's top 100 list of most influential Canadians in the sport, and was also named an RBC Woman of Influence and awarded a 2021 Meritorious Service Medal by the Governor General of Canada. Table of Contents 00:13 - Intro and Dana’s background 02:52 - The rise of Canadian Girls Baseball 04:22 -

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80: 2-4-1 Sports | Steve Boyle

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2021/04/21

Steve Boyle is widely recognized as the national leader in sport sampling and physical literacy in the United States. He is a former Division 1 athlete and has nearly 30 years of experience in counseling, teaching, working with children with cancer, athletic and life coaching, as well as multiple entrepreneurial successes. Steve’s mission is to leave a sustainable legacy that will allow every citizen to gain the ability, balance, confidence, desire and explorative nature to be physically active for

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79: Sport Injuries | Dr. Tommy Gerschman

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2020/11/09

Dr. Tommy Gerschman received his MD from the University of British Columbia and is a practicing Pediatric Rheumatologist (FRCPC). He is the Chair of the Doctors of BC Athletics and Recreation Committee and is the former Medical Director at Fortius Sport & Health. He works with a wide range of children, including recreational and elite athletes (and dancers). He also enjoys promoting physical activity and sport involvement for children with chronic diseases, such as Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

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78: Free Play | Carlene Lewall

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2020/11/02

Lewall's introduction to gymnastics happened by chance: she started her career as a physical education teacher, and part of her degree at UBC involved learning about that sport. Upon completion of her degree, her first teaching posting was at Steveston Senior Secondary, and at the start of the school year some students approached her about starting a gymnastics club. Table of Contents 0:00 - Introduction 8:22 - What is physical literacy? 13:25 - The importance of free play 17:07 -

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77: Insights on Youth Sports | Nate Baldwin

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2020/10/26

Nathan Baldwin has spent over 17 years engaged in developing quality sport programs for all ages - advocating for inclusion, progressive skill development, quality coaching, and lifelong enjoyment of the game. His ability to develop and facilitate a cohesive program culture has led to the delivery of nationally renowned, high-engagement, growth-oriented recreational sports programs. Table of Contents 0:00 - Intro 3:07 - Free play 9:17 - A fast-paced life 13:08 - Reluctance about a

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76: COVID's Effects on Sport | Janis Meredith

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2020/10/18

Janis is a mother of three children who are very active in the sports community and is the founder of Raising Champion Families, which uses coaching, mentoring and blogging to support sports families. As a certified life coach, she wants to help families reestablish their connectivity and navigate through their children's changes. Table of Contents 0:00 - Intro 7:20 - Communicating with parents in COVID 11:29 - Predictions for the future 24:13 - New equipment needed 31:03 - Shifting

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75: Insights on COVID and Sports | David Newson

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2020/10/12

As the Executive Director of Semiahmoo Minor Hockey Association and a Sledge Hockey Technical Delegate in the Paralympic International Committee, David Newson provides strong insights on how COVID has impacted the sports world. In this episode we discuss the short-term and long-term implications of the pandemic. Table of Contents 0:00 - Introduction 8:40 - Changes in the Olympics 12:34 - Impacts of COVID 32:21 - Restrictions on sports in COVID 35:49 - Taking the time to

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74: Importance of Positive Interactions | Rosemary...

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2020/10/05

Rosemary has been involved at the elite level of basketball for more than 30 years – specifically as a referee at WNBL and SEABL level for 19 years. The first female to referee men’s games at the elite level, she has been coaching juniors in VJBL for 20 years, and is the assistant coach at SEABL Level and development coach for Melbourne Tigers NBL. Table of Contents 0:00 - Introduction 7:34 - Acceptance in the men’s game 13:50 - Parents’ “ambition” 19:42 - Post-COVID changes 24:04 -

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