James Owen Van Ostrand
AAA Washington Nationals, 2008 Olympian, 2011 Pan Am Games Gold Medalist, 2012 IBAF Player of the year
“Ram has played a major role in developing the foundation upon which I’ve been able to succeed at some of the highest levels in sport. Teaching me about setting goals and conquering tasks helped me turn obstacles into stepping stones and challenges into opportunities. I’m grateful for the time I have spent and will continue to spend interacting with Ram as I feel I become a better person and athlete through our interactions.”
Alex Bruce
National Champion 2011 and 2013, 2014 & 2015, Commonwealth Games Member 2010 & 2014, Pan Am Games Gold Medalist 2011, Olympic Team member and fourth place finish 2012
“After being unexpectedly thrust into the quarter finals of the Olympics – I felt really lucky to have Ram on our side as he kept the fear of losing out of our minds and focused on the task at hand. Control the controllables is one of my favorite sayings from him and often have to remind myself of that.”
Juliette Freybe
Chair mCentred
“Thank you for being so open to coming to speak to our women’s group in Vancouver, mCentred, in 2012. The idea was to have an Olympic sports coach talk to us about the development of our children in sports, however, the most wonderful outcome of having you speak to us was that you made the focus more about ‘life coaching’. Stories of your personal life experiences and insights into raising children left us with the desire to better ourselves and therefore be better parents to our children. Thank you.”
Peter Leung
Kingwave Enterprises Ltd Founder & Restaurant Business Consultant (Asia)
“Ram has helped me find my direction in my work and personal life. I have been able to redefine the priorities making me happier and more focused; my family and I are closer together. I couldn’t have asked for more in the time we have spent together; meeting Ram has been a life changing event.”
Tina Barkley
Marketing and Media Consultant
“Ram has been a casual coach to my kids in badminton and I think he has brought them a real sense of what it means to participate in a sport beyond just “taking lessons.” Ram is always quick to talk ABOUT the game and to tell stories that the kids find incredibly engaging. And just try to be a passive parent checking email when Ram is around… no way – Ram has us continually engaged about some aspect of sport or setting and reaching for goals. He is a riveting speaker with great experience and tales to tell. Anyone that comes into contact with Ram, either as a serious, high level coach, or a sideline casual parent, will never be the same.”
Don Anderson
Tech Entrepreneur San Jose, California USA & Vancouver, BC Canada
“In late 2012, Ram guided our team of highly skilled developers as they had each just taken on the role of team leader in our technology company. Excited about their new work but a bit overwhelmed by their higher level of duties, these young engineers were taken on a path of discovery by Ram to help them overcome their fears. He equated their forthcoming challenges to one of his international sports teams facing a daunting, much higher ranked opponent. A pin could have dropped in the room and been heard, as they say. Each person listened intently, asked questions and felt very connected and guided by Ram’s words.”
Geoff Geddes
Proprietor – The Word Warrior
“Ram has an ability to ask you questions that most people wouldn’t dare tread upon; he does it without judgment, effortlessly and without seeking or steering you towards an outcome.”