February is Heart Month
Almost 16 years ago, my mom died from a heart attack. The “typical” heart attack signs weren’t there for her. Because those signs are for men, not women. After she passed away and they had studied her heart, we were…
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Frisbee Rob Remains on Innova’s Ambassador Team for 2018
Innova Discs has confirmed that Rob “Frisbee Rob” McLeod will be joining the Ambassador Team for the second consecutive year. Last year was Rob’s first time being sponsored by Innova Discs.
Fall 2017 Frisbee Workshops at Sunchild School
In the fall of 2017, I spent 3 days at Sunchild School talking to the students about Kindness, Acceptance, Determination and Unplugging. I challenged the students to get Unplugg’d and spend less time in front of a screen. I also…
PLAY Calgary February 2018 Meeting
I was invited to speak at the February PLAY Calgary Meeting which was hosted at the Shane Homes YMCA in NW Calgary. Only recently opened, this is the largest YMCA in the WORLD! The meeting was slated from 1-3 which…
Basketball Frisbee Trick Shot on First Attempt
I spoke to a group of 541 junior students about Kindness, Determination and Unplugging. I then did a frisbee demo and made the basketball frisbee trick shot on the first throw!
Introduction to Freestyle Disc (Frisbee)
Performing creative, artistic and athletic moves with flying discs is the essence of freestyle. One of the most dramatic events in disc sports, competitive freestyle combines aspects of gymnastics and dance with the basic game of throw and catch. Teams…
Frisbee Rob’s Top 5 Tips for Public Speaking
Although I’ve been speaking in public since elementary school (I fondly remember writing notes on recipe cards that I would refer to as I did my speech), my speaking abilities really improved once I started speaking professionally in schools 4.5…
Cochrane’s Youth Active Night
I was invited to teach frisbee during the weekly Youth Active Night in Cochrane. Every week, they showcase a different sport. Last week was futsal and next week is soccer. I was honoured and excited to have been invited to…
Frisbee Trick Shot in Front of 500 Kids
I recently spoke at St Sebastian School in Calgary, Alberta and spoke to 500 kids about Acceptance, Kindness and Unplugging. I then did a frisbee demo which included a full court frisbee trickshot, which I made on the first throw!…
There’s Strength in Disc Diversity
This article appeared first in the Summer 1995 edition of Disc Golf World News. I think that the sentiments expressed are relevant to all of us. Despite the fact that I am an ultimate player, I have gotten a lot…