In April 2023, I testified before Canada’s Heritage Committee on the Safe Sport crisis, but my message went beyond sport. I spoke about how fear, control, and mistrust quietly shape every system we live in, and why rebuilding trust is essential for any community or organization to thrive.

Domination or Transformation?

In sport, work, and life, fear and control can shrink us while courage and empathy can transform us. The question isn’t whether domination exists. It does. The choice is: will we let it rule, or will we lead with heart?

At EURO 2025, I joined a river of joy flowing toward the stadium, a living current of history, resilience, and celebration. Women’s football hasn’t just 'come far'… it’s been unstoppable for over a century.

Former National Team athlete/coach. Journey filled with highs & lows. 'Perspective is a state of mind'—guiding life's challenges.

Let's delve into a thought-provoking idea often overlooked - the equilibrium of the team's psychological well-being relative to its leader.

As we delve into the philosophy of soccer, we find five essential virtues embody the core of fair play and respect.

Transform your approach to leadership with The Coaching Compass.

Leadership development is a continuous process that requires constant learning and growth.

The Coaching Compass approach to leadership development emphasizes the importance of self-awareness.

Expand our awareness of our role and influence as coaches

The video clip series is of one of my nieces kicking the ball. She has been playing organized soccer for the last few years, and I have never worked with her before this day. In my few minutes of coaching, I asked her what she wanted to improve.

Looking back on my sports experiences with fresh eyes has been deeply tied to my healing journey. As I reflected over the years, I realized how many environments I once played in were unhealthy and limiting. Quietly listening to my own inner guidance helped me see the deeper issues in sport—and the antidotes.

This reflection began with a few essential questions: What is the purpose of sport? What is safety? How do coaches lead from a healthier inner place? And where do they turn for their own growth?

As I explored these questions, a new idea slowly took shape: The Coaching Compass—a heart-centred, purpose-driven approach to mentoring coaches. It blends inner development with coaching skills, offering a clearer, more meaningful way to lead and support athletes.

Pain and sadness are natural and temporary parts of being human. Suffering, however, grows when we reject pain and react from fear or frustration. That reaction can turn a moment of pain into something deeper: a sense of lost autonomy, a belief that we must appear strong, or a feeling of “why me?”

In today's blog, Canadian soccer player and coach Andrea Neil lets you in on her unique approach to athlete training and player development.

In today's blog, Canadian soccer player and coach Andrea Neil lets you in on her unique approach to athlete training and player development.

In today's blog, Canadian soccer player and coach Andrea Neil lets you in on her unique approach to athlete training and player development.

In today's blog, Canadian soccer player and coach Andrea Neil lets you in on her unique approach to athlete training and player development.

In today's blog, Canadian soccer player and coach Andrea Neil lets you in on her unique approach to athlete training and player development.