Hungry Spirit
 
Where purpose meets passion
 
Ryan Walter
 
 

 
Teams In Action 
 
Using a fun, highly interactive, experiential approach we build a sense of togetherness on your team by enhancing team process and relationships. Our intention is to compliment the efforts of the coaching staff in setting this relational foundation. 

 
 
 
Our Guiding Principles; 
The most powerful learning comes from experience and review.  We use fun and high-impact experiences followed by masterful debriefing to maximize the learning. 


The training process should be enjoyable and invigorating.  We create activities, both indoors and out, that are exciting and intellectually stimulating. Having fun and building on success are the foundation of elevating personal and team performance. 


The outcomes of team growth are observable changes in attitude and behavior. People are paid for what they produce, not just what they know. The focus of all events is to produce improved and measurable performance results. 


Growth takes courage and commitment. Our training approach engages people emotionally and intellectually through the process - building a foundation of success. We provide an appropriate balance between support and challenge, in an environment of trust and respect, where teams synergize and perform well.

 
Teams striving for focused, common goals see the value this provides to personal and organizational success.  During training, participants are exposed to the power of focused goals and common process.  The workshop sets norms of understanding and trusting team process.


The routines and needs of the team come first.  We design our training to have the least disruption of team practice and training routines.


The team is in control of the process.  We consult with the coaches and managers to confirm their desired outcomes, design a program to meet those outcomes, then include the team in program design decisions.
Who's Used MGI 

Professional Leagues
  • NHL
  • Mark Messier Leadership Camp 
Canadian Olympic Program
  • Biathlon
  • Bobsled Program
  • Cross Country
  • Skiing World Cup
  • Freestyle Skiing
 

 

 
"What I found with the Celtics was a set of other players who were brilliant and accomplished.
 
I needed to know who the different players were, what their tendencies were, their habits, and their preferences.
 
I had to learn about their thinking, their temperaments.
 
For me to play my best game, I had to discover theirs."

Russell Rules
Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics
 
 
 
 
Our Method;
  • Meet with management and the coaching staff to determine their needs and the goals for the team
  • Establish goals for any workshop designs
  • Build a program agenda that will address the goals
  • Complete the workshop design while consulting with the client to ensure the process is appropriate
  • Document and provide feedback for the coaching staff to enable them to utilize the tools learned during the team training experience
  • Follow-up with the coaching staff to assist them with further strategies
  • Provide further team processes to reinforce the learning and build on other team related needs
 
 
 
Specific to the Team
  •  Higher Performance
  •  Building team chemistry
  •  Building team relationships
  •  Break down cliques
  •  Building team harmony
  •  Understanding ourselves / valuing others
  •  Problem solving
  •  Personal needs in times of change
  •  Being creative and innovative
  •  Building the personal and interpersonal foundation of our team
  •  Valuing process (the journey) as we strive to achieve our goals
  •  Managing conflict and issues
  •  Team leadership
  •  Building team identity
  •  Building team synergy
  •  Building trust
  •  Building commitment
  •  Team goal setting
  •  Building an atmosphere for cooperation and collaboration
  •  Going beyond our perceived limits
  •  Building quality communication
  •  Valuing diversity – appreciating diverse approaches to team goals
Specific to Coaches
  •  Building common focus between coaches, management and team
  •  Evolving leadership, building your team leadership base
  •  Keeping the team concept alive and productive
  •  Managing the complex nature of individual personality and team relationships
  •  Confirming your operating values
  •  Aligning your belief systems
  •  Building role clarity
  •  Building championship habits
  •  Building team accountability and responsibility

Specific to General Managers
  •  Clarify, confirm, and if necessary, develop ‘the plan’
  •  Providing management tools: problem solving, conflict management skills
  •  Building healthy team processes
  •  Establishing your guiding philosophy
The tremendous scope provided by MGI increases the ability to tailor training to the unique needs of your sport organization.
 
Together with management, this becomes our shared challenge. 
 
 
Increase your game

 

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