Well, here we are at post number 100. We began in November of ’09 and after the better part of two years and over 70 000 hits later, it’s time to take a break. I’m very greatful for the support I’ve received in putting this together and I want to say thank you to all the people who’ve [...]
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100. 100!
Posted in The Big Picture on July 26, 2011 | 4 Comments »
97. Texas Rangers – A Class Move
Posted in The Big Picture, tagged Excellence, perspective on June 15, 2011 | Comments Off
I read about this in the Calgary paper last week and thought it was a great story about doing the right thing. It’s a very rare situations in professional sport when a team believes a gesture is more important than the bottom line. This particular version is from ESPN Dallas. ***** ATHENS, Ga. — Georgia [...]
96. Francois Pienaar on Nelson Mandela
Posted in The Big Picture, tagged perspective, Values on June 7, 2011 | Comments Off
Francois Pienaar was the captain of the World Cup winning, South African rugby team that was so inspired by Nelson Mandela in 1995 (76. Nelson Mandela: rugby helps unite a nation). I came across this video recently which shows Pienaar talking about Mandela as both a friend and god-parent to one of his children. It’s [...]
93. Sarah Stevenson – Tae Kwon Do World Champion.
Posted in The Big Picture, tagged perspective, The Challenge on May 15, 2011 | Comments Off
This is an e-mail I got recently from a reader who thought this story exemplified Sport At Its Best. I agree – this is an amazing story. Thanks for the heads up Andy. ***** Sarah Stevenson is a British TaeKwonDo athlete that I have been following for a while. She is already a 3 time [...]
91. Kristina Groves – Obsession with Perspective
Posted in The Big Picture, tagged Excellence, perspective on May 5, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I’ve always been a fan of Kristina Groves and her attitude about sport and competition. It’s one that has served her well as a four-time Olympic speed skating medalist. I had the pleasure of interviewing her last week and this is a segment of that interview in which we talk about being so dedicated to [...]
90. Picking Up Butch.
Posted in The Big Picture, tagged perspective, Values on April 26, 2011 | Comments Off
As they say, this one “needs no introduction”. Thanks Ken for passing this along.
87. Unified Basketball in the Ukraine
Posted in The Big Picture, Uncategorized, tagged perspective, Value of Sport on March 30, 2011 | Comments Off
Have a look at this aritcle from Special Olympics Europe/Eurasia. In the Ukraine, in the sport of basketball, they actually have what they call unified teams in which players with intellectual disabilities (players) play alongside with those who do not (partners). “This experience allows participants to develop sports skills, create long-lasting friendships and to engage with their community. [...]
84. Johntel Franklin
Posted in The Big Picture, tagged perspective, Values on March 9, 2011 | Comments Off
We’ve actually posted an article about Jontel Franklin previously but having seen the video, it’s definitely worth a look too. It’s about the healing power of sport, the relationships you build and ultimately where sport fits in the big picture. Have a look – ESPN does an incredible job with human stories like this.
80. J Mac
Posted in The Big Picture, tagged perspective on February 8, 2011 | 4 Comments »
Now unless you’re not a fan of Oprah or you’ve been avoiding your local news channel you’ve probably seen the video of J Mac, a high school basketball team manager with autism. Most people saw how J Mac was put in for the final few minutes of his last high school basketball game and the [...]
72. Neil Crone – Part 2
Posted in The Big Picture, tagged Value of Sport, Values on November 17, 2010 | Comments Off
I’m feeling a bit sentimental having received the sad news that two of my former high school teachers and family friends (both of my parents were teachers) passed away last week. Rick Scott and Barb Carroll both taught at Sir John A. Macdonald C. I. in Scarborough when I attended in the ’80′s and as [...]
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