Ryan Hamilton: The Future Of Technology In Sport

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The Future of Technology in Sport The panel that discussed the future roles that technology will play in sport included Mark-Anothony Ashfield (Deloitte Canada), Samantha Phelan (digital architect and monetization consultant), Derek Chaisson (Nightpuck Technology), and Trevor Georgie (Saint John Sea dogs). This panel discussed the development of technology and the various roles it plays in sport and the continued implementation of technology in to sport. Ashfield talked about how you do not have to be someone who understands computers and how technology works to be in the industry, instead he spoke about understanding and taking advantage of new opportunities in sport that technology advancements have to offer. Phelin spoke about the problem-solving …show more content…

Hamilton is a mental skills coach/sport psychologist for Hockey Canada and the NHL. Hamilton mainly talked about his journey from growing up in a small rural town to making it to the world stage. Hamilton outlined three principles that lead him to success which include humility and the basis of hard work, commitment to a passion, and how you need to fail to succeed. He said one of the most powerful things that anyone has ever said to him was that even with the success he had up to that point that he was not there yet and that there is always more work to be down to improve yourself, He talked about the importance of continued growth and development for your personal career. I personally really enjoyed this keynote speaker because he works with people in the organization I one day hope to be a part …show more content…

Like I previously mentioned, I briefly had a conversation with Devin Heroux about his Olympic experience. Many people wanted to speak to him because he is such a great speaker, so I was unable to hold his attention for long. I also spoke with Trevor Georgie (Saint John Sea Dogs) about my interest and experience in major junior hockey and the state of his. Organization. I also networked with other delegates from other faculties and found out were some of their interests lay in the sport business world. An interesting aspect that the conference added was the opportunity to try virtual reality games presented by the conference's lead sponsor Deloitte. This allowed for people to participate in activities together and added an even bigger element to technology in sport which was a key part of the

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