Episodes
Words of Wisdom
Coach Says
Teams and Clubs
Maskwacis Warriors Basketball Club, Wetaskiwin Midget Boys Basketball
Favorite Teams
Maskwacis Midget Boys Team, Toronto Raptors, Gonzaga, Phoenix Suns
Mentors
My mom, for her determination, and never quit attitude.
My Mosom, for his silent wisdom and humble nature.
My son, Dakota, for his determination and will to be the best he can be.
Steve Nash for being a Humble Hero with an unselfish attitude.
Coaching History
I am a Rookie... but have had some success at coaching not only on the court but in life!!!
Coaching Philosophy
Every choice you make has a consequence... you have to deal with that consequence... be careful of your choices in life!
Keep your heart open to dreams, for as long as there is a dream, there is hope, and as long as there is hope, there is joy in living.
You never truly understand your Potential until you open your Heart and Mind to the idea of Success!!!
Greatest Achievement
Encouraging my son that he can achieve anything he wants, the choice is his to make...
Motivation/Encouragement
I speak from the Heart
I treat every athlete like he/she was my own child
I don't believe in Degradation
No body likes a show-off
Helping Athletes Succeed
I provide my players with the encouragement they need to believe they can achieve anything and that their success is boundless.
Working with youth on the rez, sometimes you come across incredible athletes who just don't see their own potential, as a coach who lived off reserve, it is my role to provide them with the support they need to see just how far they can take their dreams.
I have come across talented athletes who have endless potential but are not totally coachable, I feel it is important not to give up on a difficult athlete but to try to understand his/her position in life and work around the barriers.
Sometimes discipline is the key...many youth do not receive the discipline they need to become responsible adults, this can occur on the court.
Competition History
ENBA Spring Thaw, U14 Champions, Edmonton
NAIG Soccer, Basketball
Edmonton Youth Basketball League
Kevin Moccasin Memorial Tournament, Saskatoon
Various Tourneys around Alberta
Personal Best
Turning Gang Members into Basketball Players...
Turning Substance Users into Athletes...
Additional Comments
Fight the Good Fight!!!
We are battling more than other teams these days, we are battling Racism, Stereotypes, Alcohol, Drugs, and Peer Pressure.