A night of remembrance on International Holocaust Day
Tuesday January 28th 2025 Last night, I was able to attend a Q&A period held at the Montreal Holocaust Museum. This Q&A period was hosted by renown journalist Peter Mansbridge and featured George Reinitz. While Peter Mansbridge needs no introduction, being a giant in the...
An insight to our past.
Tuesday January 21st 2025 Monday January 27th marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day. While this day is commemorated worldwide, it holds a special meaning for Mr. George Reinitz. George is a pillar of the wrestling community in Quebec as he is a former Canadian National Champion...
When athletes leave the sport
Why do athlete leave the sport of wrestling? This question is often asked by coaches when their athletes quit or retire from the sport. This represents a heartbreak for many of us. Coaching is like teaching, meaning that it’s a calling and may even surpass...
Another call for coaches to coach high school sports
Wednesday November 13th 2024 At the beginning of the year, I published an article in the Montreal Gazette. The subject? How growing teacher fatigue as well as increasing workloads would affect high school sports. I should add some context to this as I was an...
When sports and travel don’t go well
Thursday, October 17th 2024 Last week, Hurricane Milton ripped through Florida with a force rarely seen in recent years. Rising waters caused massive property damage and killed many people in the process. Lives have been shattered and all due to this incredible Force of Nature....
My experience at the 2024 Cadet Pan Ams
Wednesday September 11th, 2024 Now that the excitement from the Olympics has quieted down and we are on the cusp of a new season as the World Championships and University seasons are about to start, I’ve been able to reflect on my first experience at the...
Multiple Medals at the Olympics
Wednesday April 14th, 2024 Now that the Olympics has wrapped up, I’ve had the opportunity to reflect and watch some other events in addition to the wrestling. On the Canadian feeds, I’ve watched some judo, gymnastic, swimming, basketball, table tennis as well as the daily...
Off to the Paris Olympics
Thursday August 1st 2024 With less than a week till wrestling begins on August the 5th, Linda Morais will be the first of our Quebec athletes to step on the mats in WW 68 kg. Alex Moore will begin his quest to medal on the...
No Room for Racism in Sports; Now or Never
Monday July 22nd, 2024 This is a subject that I hoped I would never have to touch upon but I suppose it cant’t be avoided. Racism in all its forms, is deplorable and yet we hear about in on nearly a daily basis. The impetus...
The Brotherhood of Sport
Wednesday June 12th 2024 It’s often been mentioned that the bonds formed by members of a high level athletic team are similar to those formed by a military unit. The shared experiences amongst the members allows a closeness that isn’t common amongst amongst some more...