A Year in the Making…
It’s hard to believe that it was almost a year ago to the day, that A Jock’s Guide was born. By accident.
One rainy dismal night of fudge making, turned into 11 episodes of hilarity, learning and great food… not to mention, a fan base that has blown me away with their support. I am so grateful.
Many people have asked me about my show. Why am I doing it? How do I come up with the ideas? Am I really doing it for free? What does KidSport have to do with it?
It’s simple really.
The show is really about giving. Putting out positive energy into the ethos in hopes of making someone smile, laugh…. and remind people that you don’t have to be great at something to have fun at it (i.e. me + cooking = failures a plenty but lots of fun). And yes, I do it for free. Happily.
I’m doing the show because I am inherently an uber-creative person who loves to tell stories, laugh, learn… and I love food. Why KidSport Ontario? I’m a teacher, competitive athlete and lover of kids. I have witnessed and experienced the benefits of sports and how they help to foster a healthy body, soul and heart in our kids AND if my site generates traffic, then who knows, maybe someone will see the link to KidSport and give it a click. 
Just a big thank you to everyone who has been supporting the show, and sharing it. Your feedback and encouragement has been such a blessing.
Love always,
The Jock
Twitter @ajocksguide
KidSport Ontario Annual Golf Classic
What a day! I just got back from volunteering at the KidSport Ontario Golf Classic Fundraiser.
I was in charge of the 12th hole called, “Let’s Make a Deal” and was wheeling and dealing all day long for the sake of the kiddies. I was astonished by the enthusiasm, generosity and kindness of the many people I met along the way today. We raised $850 on Hole 12 alone! I can’t even imagine how much the tournament brought in.
But the day had more meaning to me than just helping out a charity that I strongly believe in. As I was driving home, I was thinking about all the people who have helped me along the way, to make my own dreams a reality…. and I had this tremendous wave of gratitude rush over me. It was wonderful.
Thank you to all of you and thank you to KidSport Ontario for keeping your eyes on the good guys, our children.
Cooking with Kids in the Classroom
So, I’m just beyond excited right now. You see, I spent many years as an elementary school teacher and adored my job MORE than I adore cinnamon….which, if you’re just getting to know me, is a BIG deal!
I just got word that a fellow elementary school teacher in London, Ontario used a couple of my videos in her classroom (Ep.6: Gingerbread Hockey Players and Ep. 2: German Pancakes), to inspire her kids in their writing assignments. What an amazing idea! When I was in the classroom, I was incorporating technology as much as possible, and always looking for fun and creative ways to inspire kids. WAY TO GO TEACHERS!
What will kids learn while watching my videos?
1. Have a sense of humour. Laugh at yourself and don’t take yourself too seriously.
2. Be brave. Try new things and get it wrong!
3. If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try, try, try again.
4. Be charitable.
Any other lessons you can think of? Let me know! And if you’re a teacher who has used one of my videos, I’d LOVE to hear all about it!
Signing off,
The Jock
PS: I’d avoid using Episode 1: How to Make Fudge – there’s wine involved. Enough said.
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Your cook – Kate
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