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A Life In Sport
A blog by Ian Hyde-Lay
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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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Don't Widen the Plate
He is neatly dressed, other than for the fact a full sized, stark white home plate hangs by a cord from his neck.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Oct 29, 20204 min read
Helping Hand
It was there that he first met the man who was to have a massive impact and influence on his life.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Oct 23, 20204 min read
Hoops 'N Hearts
The phrase "spend a lot of time together" is music to my ears. Six simple words...
Ian Hyde-Lay
Oct 14, 20203 min read
Le Voleur
The engine is running, our car primed for departure. We pull away under cover of darkness. I feel like a thief in the night.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Oct 9, 20203 min read
Nella Fantasia
Nella Fantasia is the result. Timeless, it touches a nerve with its dreams of love and peace and hope.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Oct 2, 20203 min read
Midnight Plane to Georgia
In our Heathrow departure lounge, rumours circulate. That the scheduled London to Tbilisi flight is to be cancelled.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Sep 25, 20204 min read
The Hawk
Suddenly, he makes his way over. He looks fit and wiry, with sharp features. He introduces himself, then moves along to the next group.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Sep 18, 20202 min read
Career Change
By way of comparison, I am forced to admit my game is nothing but an extremely pale imitation.
Ian Hyde-Lay
Sep 17, 20203 min read
The Comfort Zone
....the psychologists would have a field day with me. They could bang on about the need to “get comfortable being uncomfortable."
Ian Hyde-Lay
Sep 10, 20203 min read
"Run!!"
And so I make my decision.
“Sorry, this mess is on you” I reply. “RUN!!”
Ian Hyde-Lay
Sep 5, 20203 min read
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