In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with Matt Afinec, President and Chief Operating Officer of the Toronto Rock and former President and CEO of Hamilton Sports Group, for a conversation about professional sports, leadership, fatherhood and community.

Matt shares his journey from growing up in Burlington to building a successful career in Canadian sports. From helping develop Tim Hortons Field and growing the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to taking on a new leadership role with the Toronto Rock, he reflects on the challenges, opportunities and relationships that have shaped his career.

We also explore the importance of mentorship, building genuine connections, recognizing your weaknesses and surrounding yourself with people who challenge you to grow.

Beyond the business of sports, Matt opens up about the lessons his father taught him, raising two sons and finding the balance between professional success and being truly present at home.

It's a conversation about ambition, family, leadership and creating a legacy that extends far beyond your career.

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In this episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, we sit down with Garrett Ball, Chief Operating Officer of Golf Canada, former five time national lacrosse champion at Brock University, and a dedicated father of two, for a conversation about leadership, fatherhood, Canadian golf and the power of community.

Garrett shares his journey from competitive lacrosse and a career in accounting to helping lead one of Canada's most recognized sporting organizations. We discuss the development of Golf Canada's new headquarters at TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, the challenges of organizing major golf events, and the importance of teamwork, relationships and leadership in building a successful organization.

Beyond the world of golf, Garrett opens up about family life, coaching youth hockey and lacrosse, and the lessons he's learned from his parents. Together, we explore the challenges of raising children in today's digital world, the rising costs of youth sports, and why creating opportunities for young athletes is so important.

It's a conversation about balancing career and family, raising confident children, giving back to your community and building a legacy that extends far beyond professional success.

In this special episode of Shit My Dad Taught Me, Chris Carter and Jamie switch seats and join Larry Hagner on The Dad Edge for an honest conversation about fatherhood, resilience, entrepreneurship, leadership and building stronger communities.

Jamie shares his journey from a difficult childhood in Northern Ontario to leaving home at just 15 years old, overcoming adversity and creating a better future for his three sons. Chris reflects on growing up with a loving and present father, raising two confident daughters and the personal transformation that inspired him to lose nearly 100 pounds and prioritize his health.

Together, they discuss the growth of Shit My Dad Taught Me, the powerful lessons they've learned from their guests and how Burlington Dads has brought thousands of fathers together to raise over $1 million for local families and charities.

It's a personal and inspiring conversation about overcoming your past, raising strong children, men's mental health, personal growth and the importance of showing up for your family and community.