ONE ON ONE With
n a h c e M c M n Da
by Eiji Yoshikawa
Professional boxing trainer and writer, Eiji Yoshikawa goes “one on oneâ€? with sports people and others in Burnaby who are “on a missionâ€?! In this column, Eiji talks with Dan McMechan, Burnaby Minor Hockey Coach (3 years) and Hockey Referee (10 years). ON HOCKEY (LML :KHQ GLG \RX Ă€ UVW VWDUW playing hockey? Dan: When I was 20 years old, I started playing on the ice. Until then, it was always road hockey. (LML :KDW¡V WKH EHVW WKLQJ DERXW KRFNH\" Dan: Friendship. After years, we won’t remember goals, but friendship. (LML :KDW GR \RX WU\ WR WHDFK WKURXJK KRFNH\" Dan: Teamwork. And trying your hardest. Not only to win, but to do your best. (LML :KHQ \RX FRDFK LV WKHUH DQ\WKLQJ \RX¡UH EHLQJ FDUHIXO DERXW EDVHG RQ \RXU RZQ H[SHULHQFHV" Dan: We want children to learn lessons far more than win or lose. It’s not just in sports. Some parents are too hard on their kids. It seems they think that their kids’ performance UHĂ HFWV RQ WKHP DV SDUHQWV but it really doesn’t.
ON GROWING UP (LML :KDW DUH \RXU EHVW FKLOGKRRG PHPRULHV" Dan: My dad coming to see me playing baseball games. He was proud of me. I played VKRUWVWRS DQG FHQWHU À HOG ON FUN STUFF +REELHV Skiing and golf. )DYRXULWH VLQJHU John Cougar Mellencamp %HVW PRYLHV American Beauty, The Matrix, and Shawshank Redemption. ON TRAVEL /LYHG LQ %HOIDVW ,UHODQG for a year and a half. (Dan’s grandfather immigrated to Canada from Ireland.) &DPSHG RXW RI KLV FDU travelling around the country for 6 months. ON HOCKEY PARENTS (LML $V D KRFNH\ FRDFK \RX PXVW VHH SDUHQWV ZKR DUH RYHU SURWHFWLYH DQG FRQWURO IUHDNV :KDW DUH \RXU WKRXJKWV ZKHQ \RX VHH WKDW" Dan: Controlling and over protection are not good. Children must face the world. You have to be tough, not afraid. Children need to be respected.
WED APR 24 PADS Volunteer Info Session 7 PM – 9 PM PADS Training Centre 9048 Stormont Ave Want to volunteer for PaciďŹ c Assistance Dogs Society (PADS)? A end a volunteer info session that will answer ques ons and give you the chance to meet some of our people (and pups). For info visit pads.ca.
SUN APR 28 Opera on Sunday A ernoon 3 PM Shadbolt 103 Recital Hall 6450 Deer Lake Ave Enjoy an Opera on a Sunday a ernoon with the Burnaby Lyric Opera. This is a general admission performance. Seats are ďŹ rst come, ďŹ rst served. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performance. Info and ckets: ckets. shadboltcentre.com.
TUES APR 30 Sound Bites 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Shadbolt Studio Theatre 6450 Deer Lake Ave Sound Bites (formerly, A Li le Lunch Music) will feature a noon-hour concert of Flamenco music and dance with Stephanie Pedrazza. Tickets are $5 (includes coee and dessert) at the Shadbolt Box OďŹƒce. For info call 604-297-4440.
Eiji: Thank you, Dan!
Eiji Yoshikawa is a writer, movie enthusiast, professional boxing trainer, former pro boxer, magazine publisher and humanitarian. We welcome your comments via email (info@WhatsOnBurnaby.ca).
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WED APR 24 – SAT APR 27 Let’s Try This Standing 8 PM each night Shadbolt Studio Theatre Reserved 6450 Deer Lake Ave Seven years ago, Gillian was hit by an SUV while on a sidewalk. Now, Gillian is a professional theatre ar st telling her own recovery story that deals with being 23, feeling insecure about your body, and worrying you won’t ďŹ nd someone to love. Info and ckets: ckets. shadboltcentre.com.
SAT APR 27 Art on the Spot 11 AM Shadbolt Centre Atrium 6450 Deer Lake Ave Invisible Ci es: Celebra ng Interna onal Dance Day. Demonstra ons, talks and par cipatory workshops to promote an understanding of the Shadbolt Centre’s ďŹ ne and performing arts philosophies and programs. Free admission. For info call 604-297-4440.
TUES APR 30 Jazz Jam 6 PM – 8 PM Shadbolt Centre for the Arts 6450 Deer Lake Ave Hosted by Cory Weeds of Coastal Jazz, the Jazz Jam features a stellar line-up of local jazz musicians in an improvised evening of music. Sessions are open
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