From The First Chair Podcast

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome 2019 Ottawa Sports Hall of Fame Inductee in the builder category Rick Desclouds to discuss how he built a legendary program at Glashan Public School, why developing great human beings is the primary goal and much more.   (0:49) - Rick's bio   (1:30) - Why did coach Desclouds particularly enjoy teaching at Glashan Public School (GPS)?   (3:15) - Why did Rick gravitate particularly to volleyball, cross country and track & field?   (4:38) - How did coach Desclouds, a multisport athlete (excluding volleyball), become an iconic volleyball coach in Ottawa?   (8:20) - Why being humble and vunerable as a rookie coach are great learning traits?   (12:10) - Why is "open gym" such a big piece in the Glashan Spikers success?   (13:37) - Why are no students cut from the competitive teams at GPS?   (19:10) - What is the common denominator amongst the greatist athletes Rick has coached?   (23:17) - Volleyball Canada's Athlete Development Framework   (26:24) - How did coach De