Leading Ideas: From the Classroom to the Sports Field

At Captains & Poets, we believe leadership starts within and shows up everywhere – in the classroom, on the field, in the boardroom, and everywhere in between. Leading Ideas invites teachers, coaches, learners, and leaders to share fresh perspectives, spark meaningful conversations and challenge our notions about what is possible when we bring ourselves more fully to the world around us. Have a topic you’d love to explore? Let us know!

Top 10 Resolutions for Coaches in 2026

By Jennifer Johnson, B.Ed., M.A., CEO, Captains & Poets Coaching youth sport lives in the...
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Top 10 Resolutions for Leaders in 2026

By Jennifer Johnson, B.Ed., M.A., CEO, Captains & Poets Leaders are, by nature, lifelong learners....
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The Urgent Need for Women Coaches

By Christine Miles I am a former varsity-level ice hockey player, high-performance youth coach and...
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PRESS RELEASE: Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities Sponsors 50 Teams Across Canada

November 3, 2025 Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities supports Captains & Poets to Empower 50 Youth...
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The Impact of Parental Behaviour on Children in Sport

By Rob Cavicchia As a high-performance athlete and youth coach, I have witnessed firsthand that...
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From Naval Officer to Hockey Coach: My Volunteer Coaching Journey

By Owen Brine “You will never discover new oceans unless you have the courage to...
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Playing the Infinite Game: Purpose, Failure, and Belonging in Sport

By Chris McCallum, Founder of Truth-Based Sports What is a Game? According to philosopher Bernard...
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How Sport Shaped Our Inner Leaders

Where Captain Meets Poet: How Sport Shaped Our Inner Leaders By Ella Hupka and Nicole...
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What’s in Your Backpack?

What’s in Your Backpack? By Jennifer Johnson, B.Ed., M.A. As the new school year approaches,...
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