"Brian is an amazing friend, coach and human being. After spending 10 days with him in every setting of my life I have been profoundly affected.
On the court he has given new meaning to QUALITY. My training now is more meaningful. In the work place his training has shed light onto how important staff relationships are to the success of my business and in my personal life I have more appreciation
for what is the most important thing of all - LOVE.
His training has touched every corner of my life and I am truely grateful for the awakening.
As an Olympic gold medaliast in Beach volleyball I thought I was on top of it all...when I met Brian I realised my journey had just begun. I now look forward to working with him more in the lead up to Beijing and realising my full human potential. "
- Natalie Cook, 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist
Australian National Beach Volleyball Team, Brisbane, Australia
Attended: Team Building & Bonding, Renovating the Business Culture
"Dear Mr. O’Reilly,
Hi my name is Daniel Gravina I am on Tate Phillips’ team i was in that workshop you came to do with me and my team and our parents, if you remember I was one of the people impersonating the parent on the way home in the car after a loss. I wanted
to say thank you once again for coming and doing this with my team i really enjoyed listening to your teachings and phsycollogy it really is making me think twice about evreything in life yes I am dedicated to hockey I love the game more than anything
except my parents and family. I play everyday and when I cant go on the ice I complain because i feel like my world has stopped so my dad a while ago when we first moved into my house made me a shooting range in my basement and got me a net to shoot on
and a punching bag to practice my ballance and to punch obviously but i wanted to also say i couldnt agree more what you said about the spoiled kids in hockey I am not from a rich family and i don’t drive a cadillac to practice infact my dad raised
me pretty good I’m not spoiled I work for what i have and buy everything I own including my hockey equipment I love the game of hockey more than anybody in the world it is something that I am born with and can’t let go of an again i wanted to
say thanks for you coming in and giving me an education more of what i have to do with my life thank you Mr. O’Reilly "
- Daniel Gravina, 14 yr old Athlete
Wexford AAA Minor Midget Hockey, Toronto, Ontario
Attended: Hockey Parents Speaking Event
"It’s been quite a while since I was last in touch. I just wanted to touch base with you and update you on some great news since we last spoke. I was very happy with my game last season and won the ’Bulls Players Player’ award as
well as ’Bulls One Day Player of the Year’. I also was leading run scorer in all competitions for Queensland and made the ’Johnnie Walker All-Star Team’. While all this sounds like I’m blowing my own trumpet, I felt that you
should know that since your visit, that things have gone really well.
So it’s a belated THANK YOU for all your help. Your help really did change my perspective on a lot of things, not only with my cricket but at home too. I hope this letter finds you well and trust that you’re looking after yourself. Hopefully
we can catch up in the near future. Cheers Brian. "
- Clinton Perren, Athlete
Queensland Bulls Cricket, Queensland, Australia
Attended: Team Building & Bonding
"To say that I found Brian’s presentation worthwhile would be an absolute understatement.
Human Potential Plus was recommended to me by one of my support staff and even though I had high expectations leading into the event, I could never have dreamt that this would be such an inspiring experience.
I feel I have made a new friend, gained knowledge and learnt new skills that will help me as a coach and as a person.
I highly recommend this course to any other coach/athlete/person. "
- Terry Oliver, Head Coach
Queensland Bulls Cricket, Brisbane, Austrailia
Attended: Team Building & Bonding
"The work that Brian O’Reilly does with the coaches at the National Coaching Institute gets very strong, very positive reviews from a wide range of experienced coaches.
Brian creates a learning environment and facilitates a process that is powerfully challenging and at the same time incredibly supportive. Many coaches first reactions are somewhat hesitant and threatened, but quickly become engaged and act with ease and
openness.
Brian’s work with coaches enables them to experience, not just understand, the power of their ability to lead, and feel as well as know that they have the choice to lead in positive ways and in the long term best interests of the men and women,
boys and girls whom they coach - and themselves.
I highly recommend Brian’s workshops/training to all in sport."
- Andy Higgins, M.Ed. Director
National Coaching Institute of Canada
Attended: Relationship Renovations I
"I have never met anyone who has inspired or motivated me as much as Brian. Working with him has truly been a life changing experience in that I’m so much more aware of my own thoughts and feelings as well as those around me.
Not only has he inspired me to succeed as an athlete, he’s inspired me to become a better husband and father. Thank you so much Brian. You’re a great man to whom I owe an awful lot. Cheers. "
- Clinton Perren, Athlete
Queensland Bulls Cricket, Queensland, Australia
Attended: Team Building & Bonding
"WHAT an amazing course I have completed! Brian has visited Australia and put the Queensland Bulls Cricket Team through an inspiring course. The content and information was simple, easy to understand and challenging.
The course has no doubt improved and inspired myself, my family and will allow me to continue to inspire people with more effect. Thank you Brian. "
- Shane Jurgensen, Athlete
Queensland Bulls Cricket, Queensland, Australia
Attended: Team Building & Bonding
" It is with great pleasure that I recommend Brian O’Reilly to you. While coaching the University of Toronto Blues Men’s Hockey Team I had the opportunity to see Brian work with our team and with the Women’s Basketball team. Brian
did an outstanding job with those teams in developing their physical and mental abilities. Brian has the ability to know what will work best with a group of athetes and he has the passion to make it happen. Brian goes far beyond what you might expect
from someone training a team because his focus is totally on the athletes and nothing will prevent him from doing what is best for them and for the coach. Brian works closely with the coach and he will listen to what the coach wants him to work on. He
will push your athletes to levels far beyond what they believe is possible and he will challenge them every step of the way but in a positive way.
Brian has had many significant experiences since the time we worked together. Recently we were back together for some work in a high school setting. Brian impressed me more than ever and I believe he would be a positive influence on teams at any level of
competition whether in amateur or professional sport. "
- Paul Titanic, Head Coach
Markham Waxers
Attended: Team Building & Bonding
"Hi Brian!
Thankyou so so so so so so much for the amazing gift you have given me. You are such an incredible person, teacher, friend and coach. Your willingness to share your knowledge and to help people learn how to be happy and successful is inspiring to me. The
skills you have taught me will not only be invaluable in my journey to beach volleyball gold in Beijing but will help me in all aspects of my life long after that goal is achieved. I can’t wait to learn more from you at every opportunity.
Thank you for practicing what you preach, in doing so you demonstrate a level of integrity that I strive for every day. A huge thank you to Angie also, the experience wouldnt have been the same without you girl!
Nic xo
PS. Brian, you are "mad as a cut snake" (some Australian lingo for you! Don’t worry, in your case it’s a good thing!) "
- Nicole Sanderson, 2004 Olympian
Australian National Beach Volleyball Team, Brisbane, Australia
Attended: Team Building & Bonding
"I have known Brian for over 4 years now and rely on him as my coach, friend and mentor. I met him on the FIVB tour in 2001 while I was playing for the German National Team and I had the amazing opportunity to work with him as my full-time coach for
the last season.rnI feel that all the time I spend with Brian on, or off the court has enriched my life. To me, the most valuable lesson I learned from him is about the interconnection between my personal life and my life as an athlete. I believe now,
that growing in both areas, as an athlete in my sport and as a loving and caring person off the court, is the greatest and most important challenge. There still is and always will be a lot of room for work and improvement in both areas for me, but in
Germany we say: "The way is the goal", and the person who showed me this path and helps me walking it, is Brian!
Thank you so much for everything, I will see you in March! "
- Niklas, Beach Volleyball Athlete
Halifax, Canada & Bocholt, Germany
Attended: Team Building & Bonding
"Bri, I really enjoyed your course. It was extremely challenging for me to confront my deepest beliefs and the insight into myself and my behaviour I gained was invaluable.. I left feeling shaken but not unsettled. Thank you for such a
wonderful gift. I look forward to more self-discovery. "
- Steve Anderson, Olympic Coach
Australian Beach Volleyball, Brisbane, Australia
Attended: Team Building & Bonding
"It is difficult for me to seperate the richness of this course and Brian himself as I think it is his authenticity that gives this experience so much POWER! After a 3-day training, I had a deeper understanding of the fundamental philosophy that we
are all trying to create positive relationships with one another. No ifs, ands, or buts about it...that was the clear message that I now repeat to myself whenever I am connecting with someone. My language has changed as well as my awareness of my role
and responsibility in each encounter I face. Though it is hard to take a "real" look at myself sometimes, through Brian’s gaze, I always felt love and acceptance and joy...what an amazing gift you have to connect to ALL people on every
level! Thanks to Angie and Brian for your honesty and presence, Australia misses you! "
- Sarah Maxwell, Athlete
Canadian National Beach Volleyball, Brisbane, Australia & Montreal, Canada
Attended: Renovating the Business Culture
"As a performance coach working with elite athletes and businessmen, I thought I understood a lot about taking control of your life and state of mind.
Brian showed me that there is an entirely new awareness to be discovered and practiced in order to fulfill my potential and help others to do the same. After the first day’s training, I completely rearranged my goals and rituals for the coming
year.
I continue to use Brian’s principles to improve every day of my life and those around me. "
- Tony Wilson, Trainer
Australian National Beach Volleyball, Brisbane, Australia
Attended: Team Building & Bonding
" Brian is a man that always puts a smile on your face. No matter what the situation. Brian has helped show me what it takes for me to be consistant night in and night out. And in my case it is all in the mental part of my game.
Brian has shown me a new outlook on my preparation for games and practice. He made me realize that what is right for me, may be totally different for someone else. As well ,he has helped me figure out what is right for me.
Since I have been working with Brian, I have become more mentally tough and I accept any new challanges brought upon me. "
- Justin Peters, Athlete
NHL Draft Carolina Hurricanes
Attended: Team Building & Bonding
" Brian has a magical way of connecting people. I have been fortunate enough to experience this in an athletic environment and in a "regular - everyday" environment.
I first met Brian three years ago when I was playing basketball for UofT. The previous season, my team had experienced some trouble ’connecting’ with eachother, so my coach had asked Brian to come work with us.
Upon meeting Brian, I was caught off guard by his coaching style. When Brian gave instructions, he huddled the team and spoke in a very non-threatening, almost quiet voice . . . and he had everyone’s attention.
Brian quickly created an environment full of support, trust and honesty. This environment allowed players to choose to take risks and choose to be better. Players began to care more about what they were doing and took pride in their hard work.
Brian put my team through the most challenging mat sessions, sprints and on-court drills I have experienced - both physically and mentally - I will forever be thankful for that.
Outside of basketball . . . I spent last weekend up at the Maaskant’s lovely farm completing my HPP level 1. Again, I must mention the environment - it was very open and criticism and judgement did not exist.
The weekend was so enlightening for me. Many of the discussions and role-plays promoted self-reflection and by choosing to be honest with myself I learned a lot. Everyone has their own truth, and to come closer to mine was a inspiring experience.
Bri . . . your love of life is contagious. To put you and the impact you have on others into words is simply an impossible task. Thank you for being you. Much love"
- Vanessa Nobrega, Athlete
University of Toronto Basketball, Toronto
Attended: Team Building & Bonding, Relationship Renovations I
" Brian worked on my individual strengths and weaknesses. He demanded my best every shift, and with his refusal to except anything but the best, together we became successful. Thanks Brian for believing in me. "
- Kurt Bartliff, Athlete
Huron-Perth Lakers
Attended: Team Building & Bonding
"Brian is my beach volleyball coach, but I just call him that because it’s easier to say. Truth is however, that volleyball is merely the vehicle for which I can practice life and see the direct effects of all my choices. I am so appreciative
of everything that Brian has taught me. I have now completed HPP levels 1, 2, and 3. The choices I now make in life are bringing me closer to everything I want my world to be. Life seems so much simpler now that I understand how and why we (humans) make
the choices we do. And with this understanding I seem to have more compassion and less judgement. What I have learned through my time with Brian could not be more practical to everything in my life. From work to sport to everyday life. There’s no
fake excitement, no fake hype, no fake motivational speeches. Just me and my nitty gritty truth.Thank you soooo much Brian for all your love. "
- Angie Shen, Head Coach
Ontario Provincial Team, Toronto
Attended: Relationship Renovations III, One on One Coaching
"Brian knows people and has the ability to transmit his knowledge and care to anyone who comes in contact with him."
