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Ryan Jones appreciates the mentors who helped his coaching career
At past Paralympics Ryan Jones would have to wait anxiously at home to learn his swimmers’ results. This year Jones will have a front row seat on the pool deck as a member of Swimming Canada’s coaching staff at the Paris Paralympics.
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Coaching one of Canada’s top Para swimmers has been a learning experience for Jy Lawrence
One of the lessons Jy Lawrence has learned in her five years of coaching one of Canada’s top Paralympic swimmers is don’t be afraid to think outside the box.
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Experiencing the worst in Tokyo helped Ryan Allen prepare for Paris Paralympics
Working through the worst conditions in Tokyo gave Ryan Allen plenty of ideas on how to make the Paris Paralympics a much better experience.
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Keeping focused is Marc-Andre Pelletier’s Paralympic goal
The excitement of coaching at the Paris Paralympics may come later. Until then, Marc-Andre Pelletier has other things on his mind.
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Not making 1976 Olympic team put Byron MacDonald on pathway to coaching, broadcasting
Disappointment led to one of the best decisions Byron MacDonald ever made.
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Understanding expectations adds to sense of accomplishment at first Olympics for Cathy Pardy
Different expectations haven’t changed the sense of accomplishment Cathy Pardy feels as she prepares to attend her first Olympic Games.
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Coaching an eclectic group of international swimmers brings challenges and rewards to Tom Rushton
They are six swimmers from three countries heading to the Olympic Games after being trained by a coach with Canadian roots.
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Life experiences have shaped Greg Arkhurst into the coach he is
When he was young, Greg Arkhurst once told his white mother he liked her being close to him so he would feel more accepted by people.
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Olympic games another learning experience for veteran coach Linda Kiefer
“You never stop learning,” said Kiefer, a member of Swimming Canada’s coaching staff at the Paris Olympic Games. “Once you decide you’re going to stop learning, it’s time for you to be done.”
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Creating calm in the Olympic storm a key for veteran coach Vlastimil Cerny
An Olympic Games can be a whirlwind of expectations, anxiety, anticipation and excitement for an athlete.
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Scott Talbot happy he followed in his family’s coaching footsteps
When he was growing up Scott Talbot doubted if he wanted to follow in the coaching footsteps of his parents. Now, the 42-year-old is happy with the path he has followed.
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Dave Johnson has seen many changes in coaching techniques during his long career
The goal of having an athlete swim their best at an Olympic Games remains the same but how you achieve that objective has changed during Dave Johnson’s long career as a coach.
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