SR.Gray

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I’m a stay-at-home father of two young boys in Canada. I’ve lived in 18 different cities in the provinces of ON & BC.

Currently in #Ottawa, #Ontario.

My interests include:
• #CanXNT
• #GoGSCyclones
• #AtleticoOttawa
• #Writing
• #Solarpunk
• #Gardening
• #Environmentalism

PronounsHe/him
CanPL / L1C TeamAtletico Ottawa :atletico_ottawa: / Sudbury Cyclones
Kids' LeaguesOttawa Internationals
Websitehttps://shawngray.ca
SR.GrayJun 30, 2025

@OldCoder @abrahms @squeakypancakes

I haven't had anything to do with Sunbeam City for quite a long time now. Please remove me from this thread.

SR.GrayApr 27, 2025

Had a blast at the Rapid FC vs AFC Toronto match today.

More importantly, my eldest had a blast hooting and hollaring along the goal line as Rapid scored both of their goals in clear view. I think I've successfully created a fan.

Show threadSR.GrayApr 27, 2025
If anyone out there is watching via TSN and could get a screenshot of section N for me, that would be fantastic! We're in the front row.
SR.GrayApr 27, 2025

Heading to the first home match for Rapid FC today in Ottawa for their very first #NSL match at home.

It's been a long time since I've attended anything other than youth soccer (over a decade if you exclude the one WNT match I saw in Hamilton a couple of years back).

More importantly, this will be my eldest's first pro-level match. He's been bragging to his classmates all week, so we can't wait to get to our seats!

SR.GrayFeb 26, 2025
SR GrayFeb 25, 2025

Alidou's hat trick headlines 7-goal thumping as Canadian women top Taiwan to win Pinatar Cup

https://lemmy.ca/post/39731655

Alidou's hat trick headlines 7-goal thumping as Canadian women top Taiwan to win Pinatar Cup - Lemmy.ca

Lemmy

SR.GrayFeb 16, 2025

I just realized that there's likely folk here that aren't aware of Lemmy, the fediverse's replacement for Reddit ( Canadian Instance: lemmy.ca) .

For those here on cansoccer.social, you may also be interested in participating/posting/growing the Canada Soccer community there.

Hop right into the discussion & help build it here: https://lemmy.ca/c/canadasoccer

Canada Soccer - Lemmy.ca

Rules - No bigotry - including racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, or xenophobia. - Be respectful, especially when disagreeing. Everyone should feel welcome here. - No porn. - No Ads / Spamming.

SR.GraySep 25, 2024

@ophiolite It's far too early for that kind of title, but thanks for the vote of confidence!

Until I get through the "practical" training for Active Start/FUNdamentals/Learn-to-Train (at $300+ each), and get back on the field coaching, I don't think I've earned it yet.

Show threadSR.GraySep 24, 2024

This was a great way to end National Coaches' Week, but now I miss coaching even more.

I took advantage of two of #NCCP's free courses this past week, but it's not the same as developing kids' soccer skills on the field.

I'll need to look around and see which grassroots & rec-league clubs are in my area for the new year, as I'm pretty sure I've neither the funds nor experience to launch my own thing (yet).

Lots to consider...

SR.GraySep 24, 2024

This past weekend, I brought my coaching kit to a nearby park and set it up for my kids to do a small obstacle course. Then, I finished off the course with a #soccer ball and net.

Within seconds of setting up the net, four other kids joined in and took shots. After 5-10 minutes of warming up, I cracked out some bibs and a 3v3 (& eventually 5v5) mini-match was in full swing.

All I did was supply the equipment, set it up, and encourage the kids to #JustPlay.

SR.GraySep 17, 2024

It is National Coaches' Week!

I want to extend a #ThanksCoach to all the wonderful coaches with whom I've worked.

Being a kids' coach is extremely hard work and requires a special kind of dedication.

If you're out there coaching, I'd like to extend an extra thank you to you as well!

Have a great National Coaches' Week!