The Rule of Two
Wednesday April 9th 2025 In science, when something is a theory, it means that it hasn’t been proved to be irrefutably true. However, it has enough aspects that have been put into practice thus far that allow it be be used until it’s disproven. A...
Sports and Nutrition
Wednesday March 19th 2025 I recently came back from a tournament with some of our younger athletes. One of the athlete’s finished his match and after my feedback, I told him to go and get something to eat. This is a standard part of coaching...
The evolving state of coaching in the modern wrestling world
Wednesday March 5th 2025 When I first started wrestling, the landscape was very clear. Wrestling was a “boys sport” and that was that. Likewise, there were “girls sports” as well and that was just fine. These sports were uniquely one gender and there were no...
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...