A Life In Sport

A blog by Ian Hyde-Lay

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ABOUT

Ian Hyde-Lay is a teacher who lives and works in Victoria, BC. He has been heavily involved in sport his entire life, as a player, coach, referee and administrator.

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Ian Hyde-Lay

Aug 6, 2020
3 min

Gaping Hole

And then I throw the ball away. No rhyme or reason or excuse. I am not under pressure.

Ian Hyde-Lay

Jul 31, 2020
3 min

The Right Guy

I cannot keep the grin off my face. He just never saw it coming. Finally, the right guy!

Ian Hyde-Lay

Jul 27, 2020
3 min

Never in Doubt

He first offers a sly smile. Then three words, which are all he needs. "Never in doubt."

Ian Hyde-Lay

Jul 23, 2020
2 min

The Millionaire and the Kid

Only his eyes betrayed him. Quite simply, they sparkled.

Ian Hyde-Lay

Jul 20, 2020
3 min

Freedom

Such freedom. Organized ourselves, made up our own rules, solved our own problems along the way.

Ian Hyde-Lay

Jul 16, 2020
3 min

Bottle of Red

And I drink it happily, fortified by the powerful memories of a sweet, unforgettable August evening twenty years ago.

Ian Hyde-Lay

Jul 13, 2020
3 min

Portuguese Treasure

Indeed, the Portuguese have a word “fado”, that translates literally as fate.

Ian Hyde-Lay

Jul 8, 2020
2 min

Love the Game

I hope, like me, they know that to take part is good, to win is better, but to love the game is the best.