In a world full of “heroes” be your own shero

I’ve been watching a wave of hate roll in toward Diana Nyad increasing in intensity as NYAD the movie approaches its Netflix November 3rd release. It’s reminiscent of the tsunami that flooded the open water community in September 2013 when the at-the-time 64 year-old, on her 5th attempt, entered the water off Havana Cuba to … Read moreIn a world full of “heroes” be your own shero

Words Matter – the breeding of hatred in Victoria

letters@timescolonist.com It started with a @JohnsonStBRDG tweet that was quickly amplified by others. “Honestly, I have very little bandwidth for caring about police being struck by motorists when virtually nothing is done by those same police to ticket or prosecute drivers…” Tweeters rallied around the account hailing the poster as an inspiration. I found myself … Read moreWords Matter – the breeding of hatred in Victoria

#SwimGift: Swimming with Spirit Orcas

The Spirit Orcas are a group of open water swimmers living with intellectual disabilities and who swim across waterways throughout the province. Over the past 6 years they have established themselves as experienced open water swimmers by completing: a 30km relay across Lake Cowichan, becoming the first known group of people to swim a 20km … Read more#SwimGift: Swimming with Spirit Orcas

I will meet you where you are: coaching for inclusion

I have been hearing the word inclusion more and more these days. Organizations are sharing stories of how they are welcoming those who have been traditionally excluded and celebrating their acts of inclusion. But is simply welcoming someone enough? As a coach to athletes with intellectual and physical disabilities, inclusion requires me to meet each … Read moreI will meet you where you are: coaching for inclusion