Grit and Growth

In Part Two of this interview, Canadian hockey legend Shane Doan’s mom talks about the after-game conversation in the car, billets and the impact they have on your player’s experience, learning beyond the game itself, Commissioner Gary Bettman’s public praise of Shane’s role in the 2004/05 NHL lockout, and more.

In part one of this in-depth interview, Canadian hockey legend Shane Doan’s mom sits down with us to discuss the joy of raising Shane and his siblings on their ranch in Alberta, instilling faith, values and character in her children, and the difficult decision about Shane moving away from home at a young age to play hockey.

Being your authentic self, developing your core pillars for value-based leadership, and so much more. Brook Cupps lays out phenomenal insight on how to be a leader with lasting impact.

We talk to Canadian Olympian Beckie Scott about her rise from childhood skiing in northern Alberta to a gold medal in the 2002 Olympics, her international career advocating for clean sport, and her latest passion project inspiring first nations youth across the country.

Justin (Co-Host) and Andy (Producer) sit down with our new Co-Host Shane Sowden to learn more about his life stories and coaching perspective.

Coach, Author, Certified Trainer, and Instructor Levi Nelson talks about his findings in his doctorate research, and how he applies them to his coaching.

John O’Sullivan, world-renowned author, coach, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Changing the Game Project, sits down with Justin and Shane to talk about the deep influence parents and coaches have on the development of young athletes.

Brock McCormack is a Mental Performance Coach at Peak Performance Sports. He has delivered mental performance programs for teams at high school and collegiate levels, working with athletes in baseball, golf, gymnastics, soccer, wrestling, track & field, and beyond. Brock was a pitcher at the University of Pittsburgh. He knows from personal experience the hardships of working through injuries, navigating negative thoughts and doubt, and performing under pressure. Now Brock works with athletes to develop their Mental Resilience - their grit and their growth.⁠⁠In this episode we are going to explore Mental Resilience, and how investing in our mental game will pay dividends in our performances.⁠

We’re thrilled to announce that our podcast, formerly Win All Day Every Day, is now Grit & Growth! 🌱⁠ ⁠ Grit & Growth dives into the journey of becoming life champions. This podcast is for athletes, coaches, parents, and anyone pursuing excellence—both in sport and in life. Join us as we uncover the experiences and expertise of our guests including professional athletes, sports psychologists, coaches, and more.⁠

As we wrap up our inaugural season, we’re thrilled to share some exciting updates for the 2024-25 season! First, a massive THANK YOU to all our listeners and viewers for making “Win All Day Every Day” a success. Launching this podcast was a wild idea, but with 34 episodes featuring incredible guests from all areas of high-performance sports, we’ve uncovered some amazing insights into building champions in both sports and life. Your support and shares have meant the world to us. 🙏 Looking ahead, we’re making some exciting changes for Season 2, including a new name and fresh co-hosts to bring diverse perspectives. Our core mission remains the same: what it takes to be a champion. We can't wait to continue this journey with you this fall! 🍂 We’d love your feedback as we prepare for Season 2: 🔹 What did you love? 🔹 What could we improve? 🔹 What topics do you want to see more of? Drop your thoughts in the comments or email us at info@prairiehockey.ca. Stay tuned, and thank you for being part of our community!