Erin Connolly
Bio
Sports mom, Dog mom, High School Cheerleading Coach, & Affective Ed/Social Skills guru who loves to write about various subjects.
Stories (6/0)
Review: Men in Kilts Episode 1
Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham follows Outlander stars Sam Hueghan and Graham McTavish as they drive their van through Scotland and experience the wonders of their country. Sam and Graham have a wonderful friendship and amazing on-screen chemistry together. Through the screen, you can tell that they truly enjoy spending time with one another. Their humor is smart and subtle.
By Erin Connolly3 years ago in Geeks
How Alvin Ailey transformed my life
When I was a young child, my mother put me and my older sister in both gymnastics and dance classes. My sister was an amazing gymnast. She was so good at it that one day while watching her class, I tried to copy what she was doing. I fell and broke my arm. That was the decision-maker for me: I didn’t want to be a gymnast like my sister anymore. I would be a prima ballerina. I didn’t know it then but Alvin Ailey would be a major influence in my life.
By Erin Connolly3 years ago in Motivation
You don't know it yet, but you need an OEB in your life
For many years, my son has asked for a dog. For many years, he was told that it wouldn’t be fair to have a dog in our small apartment. A few years ago we moved into a larger home with a large yard that felt like it was made for dogs. It took us two years and a lot of research to finally take the leap and bring home a puppy.
By Erin Connolly3 years ago in Petlife
Is reality TV in the UK better than in the US?
Pop some popcorn, pour a drink, and grab your favorite candy! It’s time to binge watch your favorite guilty pleasure TV show! Chances are you might be a bit embarrassed about what you’re watching if your colleagues showed up in your living room unannounced. What show are you watching? Would this show embarrass you or would you embrace the mindlessness of your favorite binge?
By Erin Connolly3 years ago in Geeks
Good Coaches: Why They Matter
A coachable youth becomes an employable adult. What does this say about the coaches that guide athletes towards employability? Coaches have an amazing impact on their athletes. This impact can either uplift or tear down an athlete. When a coach has a negative impact on an athlete it can change the course of their dreams however when a coach has a positive impact on an athlete is can inspire their entire life.
By Erin Connolly3 years ago in Unbalanced
Abuse in Youth Sports
Every day more stories surface from college and current and former pro-athletes athletes regarding the abuse they endured throughout their careers. Boxer Sugar Ray Leonard reported abuse by a former Olympic boxing coach. Several NHL players have reported abuse by their coaches, such as Theo Fleury and Sheldon Kennedy who were abused by Graham James, their coach when they were teenagers. Most notably, several members of US National and Olympic Gymnastic teams reported abuse by the team doctor, Larry Nassar.
By Erin Connolly3 years ago in Unbalanced
