CHAMPIONS SPEAK - Interviews
Our Sporting Greats had stellar careers and measured their skills against the world's best. They share their "pinch me" moments, unique perspectives, and astute advice for the next wave of athletes and coaches.
Winner of over 50 medals in
hockey, swimming, baseball and
triathlon.
Co-founder North
American
Indigenous Games (NAIG) and
World Indigenous Nations Games
Alberta Order of Excellence 2014
Canada's Sports Hall of Fame 2018
Named one of the 2000 Outstanding
Intellectuals of the 21st Century
Recipient of the Order of Canada, American Medal of Honor and
International Medal of
Honour for law and sports
Leaders are individuals who influence and guide others. Throughout
his career as an athlete and builder Willie Littlechild has strived to create opportunities for
youth to improve their self esteem and realize their potential through sport. As a pioneering role model and advocate for community building his impactful statements must be shared. Here we share a video and a few of his quotes.
“Winners don’t quit, quitters don’t win.” He believes the message in this sports motto is more about winning in life and
ensuring there is balance. “Having a spiritual base along with the cultural,
physical, and mental elements are very important.” Willie says. He encourages
all youth to stay positive and live life with no limit.
"Honor the blessing that you have
physically and then combine it with the mental and the physical and the
cultural, so that you have a wholesome foundation for life."
“Go where there is no path and leave a
trail for someone else.”
Through compelling anecdotes Willie talks about the impact that sports had in his life and how that translates into the actions he takes.
