Category Archives: Ringette
“Provincials”
If you play ringette in Ontario, going to Provincials is big stuff. Going for gold. Chasing the dream. The excitement, the hype, the party – the fun. Ringette players dress up for the opening ceremonies while socializing with opponents and … Continue reading
Can you spell “Finland?”
The recent World Club Championships in Finland were revealing. It re-affirmed that Finland has embraced the sport of ringette – it is obsessed with ringette. It is no wonder that some of Canada’s finest ringette players travel each year to … Continue reading
“Brad Pitt: Ringette Coach?”
Based on a true story, Moneyball is a movie for anybody who has ever dreamed of taking on the system. Brad Pitt stars as Billy Beane, the general manager of the Oakland Athletics faced with making the Athletics competitive but … Continue reading
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“From Athlete to Coach: Women in Coaching”
The ringette game had just ended. It was one of those closely contested affairs. I lost hair and fingernails – you may know the type. The coaching staff was huddled outside of the dressing room in a corner of the … Continue reading
“The Big Game”
There were two minutes left in the Ringette game; the score was 5 to 4. The winning team would progress to the next level of playoff round. The losing team would look forward to the year-end party and next season. … Continue reading
“Ringette is an Intermittent Sport: Rest is Good”
It was the end of the ringette practice. Ice shavings covered the surface. The 12 and 13 year old players were skating vigorously back and forth, the width of the rink. The coach was barking orders. The common name for … Continue reading
“Practice, Practice, Practice”
The air was cool and crisp. Voices were everywhere. Ringette players were chatting prior to practice. The “Zamboni” was just finishing its faithful duty of cleaning the ice. A blend of anticipation and excitement was in the air as players … Continue reading
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“Characteristics of Ringette”
Some of this material I have presented in a workshop that I delivered to several local Ringette Associations during the 2011-2012 season. It was called “Beat the Ringette Coaching Learning Curve,” and was designed for new coaches. What are the … Continue reading
Kelsey Youldon Interview at the Canadian Ringette Championships Kelsey Youldon leads our Waterloo office. On-ice workouts to improve individual skills and team tactics and common game-based patterns. Counseling of Ringette Athletes for motivation and to … Continue reading
December 3, 2011
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