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The Student Athlete
After an exhilarating six-week vacation, children and parents are excitedly preparing for a new school year filled with thrilling stories...
Marvin Johnson
Aug 132 min read
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Get Behind Hong Kong
I have developed a strong interest in the Hong Kong China Rugby Internationals in recent years. Initially, attending these matches...
Marvin Johnson
Jun 262 min read
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OZ Tag
A couple of months ago, I asked my brother about the secret behind the exceptional rugby skills of children in South Africa, New Zealand,...
Marvin Johnson
May 132 min read
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The Volunteer
Being a volunteer coach, team manager, or club coordinator is both a demanding and highly rewarding experience. In these roles, you take...
Marvin Johnson
Jan 222 min read
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Coaching Your Own Child
I’ve been coaching my son’s rugby team for four exciting years, and I must say that being a parent coach can be both rewarding and...
Marvin Johnson
Jan 93 min read
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Pickel Ball
Pickleball is an exhilarating game that brilliantly combines the finest elements of tennis and table tennis, and it is rapidly...
Marvin Johnson
Nov 7, 20242 min read
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Maharlikans Rugby
When you think about Rugby, the first teams that come to mind are the All Blacks, Springboks, England, Wallabies, France, Ireland, and...
Marvin Johnson
Jul 24, 20243 min read
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DB 10K
Sports have the power to change communities and influence everyone involved in it. That resonates with the Discovery Bay community. With...
Marvin Johnson
Jul 20, 20242 min read
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What Wrong with Youth Sports?
Sports was seen as an avenue to develop young people and athletes. It allowed young people to express themselves, develop fundamental...
Marvin Johnson
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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Let's Go Normies, Let's Go
A couple of months ago, I wrote an article about school sports and their positive effects on schools. Sports can create school spirit,...
Marvin Johnson
May 7, 20242 min read
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Culture
The great teams all have one thing in common: not the number of trophies in the cabinet or the star players they have in their lineup....
Marvin Johnson
Apr 4, 20243 min read
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Bangkok Sports Weekend PT2 - Bangkok 10's
There was lots of excitement leading up to the Bangkok International Rugby 10s. This was our first international rugby tournament for...
Marvin Johnson
Feb 21, 20242 min read
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Get the Most Out of Your Travel Trips - Parents and PlayersÂ
The Discovery Bay Rugby Club is excited as players, parents, and coaches prepare for the Bangkok International Rugby 10s, Asia’s biggest...
Marvin Johnson
Feb 5, 20242 min read
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Kip Movin
With beautiful views and friendly routes, running is a widespread activity in Discovery Bay. No matter what time of day it may be, you...
Marvin Johnson
Jan 12, 20242 min read
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New Years Day Rugby
The festive season is a great time to be in Hong Kong. The hustle and bustle of this incredible city slowed down, and youth sports became...
Marvin Johnson
Jan 5, 20242 min read
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Team Fear
After being pressured by their children, a group of keen adventure races organized a unique and challenging adventure race for kids. In...
Marvin Johnson
Nov 28, 20232 min read
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Finding the Right Balance
Research found that 70% of children stop or quit playing sports by age 13. This could be down to financial cost or that children are...
Marvin Johnson
Nov 3, 20232 min read
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Taking a Plunge
What is the definition of a coach? A coach motivates and engages with athletes to teach and improve their sporting skills. A coach is...
Marvin Johnson
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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Running for a Cause
The Terry Fox Run or Marathon of Hope, is a non-competitive charity event that was inspired by Terry Fox. Having lost his right leg to...
Marvin Johnson
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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Why Aren't Kids Playing Outside Anymore?
Over this last week, I listened to a short clip on YouTube with former NBA Legends Shaquil O'Neal and Gary Payton. The question asked to...
Marvin Johnson
Sep 5, 20232 min read
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