Doug Corbett

Father, Husband, Teacher, Coach, Liverpool FC fan, Vancouver Whitecaps FC fan, Fitness enthusiast

[Doug Corbett @corbettdoug]

@LFC Thank God he’s gone

[Major League Soccer @MLS]

THE VANCOUVER WHITESCAPS ARE MOVING ON!

The celebration starts but Thomas Müller makes sure no one takes it in alone. 🤝

@WhitecapsFC // Audi MLS Cup Playoffs

[Doug Corbett @corbettdoug]

#bced #bcpoli #bctf #fundbced #supportbcteachers #bcedchat #bcedcrisis #fixbced #bcedaccountability #teachersdeservebetter #publiceducationbc #bctfstrong #investineducation #bcedreform #standwithteachers #listenToTeachers #protectpubliceducation #makebcedbetter #teachersneedhelp

[Doug Corbett @corbettdoug]

Our teachers aren’t burning out — they’re being worn down by a system that refuses to change.

Teachers aren’t drowning because they’re weak.
They’re drowning because we’re asking them to hold up an entire system that refuses to evolve.
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[Doug Corbett @corbettdoug]

And until the system changes, the weight won’t lift. #redfored 3/3

[Doug Corbett @corbettdoug]

We keep piling on new expectations…
without updating the structure beneath them.
And then we tell teachers to “take care of themselves,” as if burnout is a personal failure instead of a systemic reality.
This isn’t a teacher problem.
This is a system problem.
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[Doug Corbett @corbettdoug]

A good article that many educators and parents should read.

https://t.co/hgRle8YXcB
#Education #EducationForAll #edulink #schools

[Vancouver Whitecaps FC @WhitecapsFC]

MÜLLER SAVES US AT THE DEATH 🤯

#VWFC | #ORLvVAN

[Major League Soccer @MLS]

Thomas Müller wins it in the 97th minute for @WhitecapsFC on the road! 🤯

[Doug Corbett @corbettdoug]

I entered to win a chance to travel around Morocco on an adventure with @TourRadar! Enter now! #AdventureBeginsHere https://t.co/5lBsKJ5wuX

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

[Liverpool FC @LFC]

He's staying.

[Concacaf Champions Cup @TheChampions]

Tristan Blackmon is the Superior Player of the Match! 🔥

[Vancouver Whitecaps FC @WhitecapsFC]

Q̶U̶A̶R̶T̶E̶R̶F̶I̶N̶A̶L̶S̶ ✅ SEMIFINALS 🔜

The boys take on @InterMiamiCF. Details drop tomorrow 👀

#VWFC | #ConcaChampions

[Doug Corbett @corbettdoug]

RT @WhitecapsFC: A Statement from Vancouver Whitecaps FC Ownership

[Doug Corbett @corbettdoug]

Matthew Lau: Carney is as climate crazy as Guilbeault https://t.co/AlrMYyCbOo via @

[Vancouver Whitecaps FC @WhitecapsFC]

HISTORY MADE.

'Caps advance to @TheChampions quarterfinals to face either Pumas UNAM or LD Alajuelense 🏆

#VWFC | #ConcaChampions

[Pierre Poilievre @PierrePoilievre]

We need a new trading partner.

This country is the one 👇

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

What can coaches learn from Ted Lasso?

Ted isn’t just a fictional coach - he’s a masterclass in leadership.

His positivity, empathy, and authenticity are a blueprint for building great teams.

Here are 7 Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso that every coach should know.

1: BRING POSITIVE ENERGY - Ted is incredibly positive and optimistic, even in adversity. He encourages his team to focus on their strengths and celebrate their successes, no matter how small. TL: "I do love a locker room. It smells like potential."

2: SHOW EMPATHY - Ted is empathetic and takes the time to get to know his players personally. It is all about RELATIONSHIPS with Ted. TL: "Your body is like day-old rice. If it ain't warmed up properly, something real bad could happen."

3: BE AUTHENTIC - Ted is authentic and genuine. He doesn't try to be anyone other than himself. He is honest with his players and colleagues, even when it is difficult. TL: "You know what the happiest animal on Earth is? It's a goldfish. Do you know why? It's got a 10-second memory."

4: USE HUMOR - Ted has a great sense of humor. He uses it to diffuse tension and bring his team together. He doesn't take himself too seriously and encourages his players to have fun and enjoy the game. TL: "It's kind of like back in the '80s when 'bad' meant 'good.'"

5: BE COLLABORATIVE - Ted believes in collaboration and teamwork. He encourages his players to work together. TL: "I promise you there is something worse out there than being sad, and that's being alone and being sad. Ain't no one in this room alone."

6: BE A CONNECTOR - Ted is a connector of people. He understands that a connected team is a winning team. TL: "If you care about someone, and you got a little love in your heart, there ain't nothing you can't get through together."

7: BE CURIOUS! - Ted does not know it all. He does not have all the answers. He does have ALL of the questions. But he is curious! TL: "I feel like we fell out of the lucky tree and hit every branch on the way down, ended up in a pool of cash and Sour Patch Kids."
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[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

What does Mental Toughness Look Like?

- No Entitlement
- No Excuses
- No Blaming
- No Complaining
- No Whining

No Deposit - No Return.