Miscellaneous
In this Just Go Play podcast episode, Daryl Devonish and Taryn Lipschitz speak with Eva Havaris about: How to build culture in a sports organization.Growing up, Eva was a multi-sport athlete whose passion for soccer led her to play division 1 in Detroit and Tennessee and then into coaching. While she originally wanted to work for the FBI, she found herself drawn to staying in the sports world working with sports institutions and organizations on their businesses. After completing her Masters, Eva took on her first management role with Rugby Canada as the Associate Director of High-Performance Women’s Rugby and National Rugby Development Officer. She has previously been the CEO of two different national sports operations, running Taekwondo Canada from 2010-2014 and Equestrian Canada from 2014-2018. Most recently, she has joined the York Region club as Executive Vice President of Strategy and Operations/Chief of Staff.Tune in to hear Eva's answer on, 'Why is it critical to building culture? as she shares insight into being an outsider in an organization, why you can't run an organization with a rotten foundation, and how to shift the culture to make the experience better for everyone.Be inspired by Eva's mission is to find Greatness in herself and greatness in others as she shares honest insight into the business of sport. You can learn more about Eva and the work she is doing to support Mindset Coaching on her website: www.evahavaris.com and can follow her on LinkedIn and Twitter.Follow Just Go Play on Instagram @qualitycoaching to receive coaching insights and information. Just Go Play is the resource for parents, teachers, coaches, and athletes to understand how sports will help build skills for life. The mission is to help and encourage kids, parents, and coaches to enjoy sports and participate for life.