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  • On the Ball

    Short Stories, Anecdotes, and Words of Wisdom on the Mental Side of Sport by

    In sports, it takes more than just physical training to stay “on the ball.” There is a crucial psychological component to athletics that has gone overlooked for years. This book—from author, athlete, coach, teacher, and meditator Michael Lodewyks—is ...


  • A Hero's Journey

    Beyond Little Norway and Olympia Sports Camp by

    A Hero’s Journey Beyond Little Norway and Olympia Sports Camp is a compiled history of the Olympia Sports Camp in Huntsville, Ontario, through the lens of its founder and inspiration, Dave Grace, the hero of the book’s title. The hero’s journey of ...


  • Whispering Snow

    7 Martial Arts Secrets To The Way Of The Ski by

    “Pssst…want to know some secrets most skiers never hear? Come walk with me.” What do downhill skiing and martial arts have in common? Quite a lot as it turns out. Whispering Snow applies seven key secrets from the martial arts to skiing to help ...


  • Scouting for Intangibles

    Fostering Culture Through Intangibles by

    What is that some “thing” a player possesses that creates a champion, or, conversely, a bust? That is the question my University of Alberta colleagues, Dr. John G.H. Dunn & Nick L. Holt, and I set off to explore when we pursued the following ...


  • Lessons Learned

    My Journey to the Podium by

    Life constantly changes the shots it throws at us. Do you know what to do when life’s on a breakaway to your open net? Or, do you know how to face a major roadblock in your career? Furthermore, are you looking for gold medal-winning strategies ...