Derek Jory

Author @perfstickbook • Content Director @TheCoachesSite • Consultant @SeahawksCanada • Previously @Canucks & @NFLCanada • Aspiring Dinosaur 🦖

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

Today is the final day to vote for me as Local Sports Coach, so if you haven’t yet and feel inclined, now’s the time! 🏀❤️

• Visit: https://t.co/UJvhGP6929
• Register/Login
• Scroll to Sports & Recreation → Local Sports Coach
• Select Derek Jory from the list
• Submit!

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

If you’re able to support me with a vote, here’s how to do it:

• Visit: https://t.co/xwanVSGUPY
• Register/Login
• Scroll to Sports & Recreation → Local Sports Coach
• Select Derek Jory from the list of finalists
• Submit!

Thank you for being in my corner. ❤️

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

Big news I’m grateful to share: I’ve been named a finalist for Best of Kelowna 2026 - Local Sports Coach.

Coaching, for me, has always been less about the scoreboard and more about growth. It’s the everyday progress and moments where athletes start to trust themselves.

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

Best of Kelowna now moves to the final stage: voting. If you have a minute to support me, I’d genuinely appreciate it. No pressure at all, I’m just thankful to be in the mix with some incredible coaches.

[Vancouver Canucks @Canucks]

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We extend our heartfelt condolences to John’s family, friends, and all who knew and loved him. He will be deeply missed.

Forever a Canuck.

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[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

@BBGetBuckets Absolutely! How can I get in touch with you?

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

Exciting news to share: I’ve been nominated for Best of Kelowna 2026 - Best Local Sports Coach, which is pretty dang humbling. Coaching is a big part of my life, and the development of great people who happen to play sports is something I genuinely care about.

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

@BBGetBuckets I had some excellent coaches growing up who showed me the way! 👏

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

@always90four I try my bestest 🏀🔥

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

If you’d like to nominate:

*Visit https://t.co/FTf7TSKlx0
*Register/Login
*Go to Sports & Recreation → Best Local Sports Coach
*Type in Derek Jory and submit your nomination

Nominations are open until April 13 at 3:00 pm.

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

I’d really appreciate your support with a nomination (info below). Nominees with the most nominations in each category will move into the voting round in May. No pressure at all, but it would mean a lot to me.

Thank you for being in my corner!

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

I’m thrilled to share that @perfstickbook has been awarded Gold in the Online Discovery Award for New Authors at the Kiddable Awards! 🪵🏆

Being recognized inspires @DerekToye and I to keep creating stories that spark imagination, joy & a love of reading for kids everywhere! ❤️

[The Coaches Site @TheCoachesSite]

In episode 2 of 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, former Lakeland basketball players who stood behind Coach @KingerChris and refused to play after he was placed on administrative leave and eventually fired, take centre stage. WATCH: https://t.co/gI8glpKYBQ

[The Coaches Site @TheCoachesSite]

𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 episodes 1 & 2 are live! Watch as Coach @KingerChris kicks off a new era of Lancers U18 AAA hockey at Spring Identification Camp in Lloydminster despite skepticism in the community. WATCH: https://t.co/i2XxZNgSKu

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

Ted Lasso isn’t real.
Chris King is.
Shift Change is unreal.

Episodes 1 & 2 of this 10-part doc drop on @TheCoachesSite on Nov 25!!

[The Coaches Site @TheCoachesSite]

What happens when a highly decorated women’s college basketball coach takes over a U18 AAA hockey team - with no prior hockey coaching experience? Watch the trailer for 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 and see the journey unfold for Coach Chris King. FULL STORY: https://t.co/PzlVaDGFL5

[The Coaches Site @TheCoachesSite]

BIG NEWS: The Coaches Site app is now available! Explore, create and share your favourite coaching resources, 24/7 on any device.

✅ Personalized content feed
✅ Easy sharing & collaboration
✅ Upload your own drills & videos

Download our free app now! https://t.co/miDh5HRLE1

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

We’re live! I’m at @chaptersindigo in Orchard Park Mall signing copies of @perfstickbook from 11 am to 4 pm! Come by and say hi!! ❤️🪵

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

Kelowna! I’ll be at @chaptersindigo in Orchard Park Mall on Sunday, signing copies of @perfstickbook from 11 am to 4 pm! Come by and say hi!!

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

And yes there will be a sequel, and yes, it’s in the works! ❤️🪵

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

Happy One Year Since Release of @perfstickbook ‼️ @toyebot and I created this book as a creative challenge and as a legacy piece for our kids; we hoped the book would bring joy to others, but truly never anticipated the overwhelmingly positive feedback we’ve gotten!

[Derek Jory @NoJoryous]

We’ve heard that @perfstickbook is encouraging connectivity, creativity and community, that it is part of story time at night, that it has wowed at show ‘n tell, and that family stick adventures are up 700%!

Thank you to everyone who has supported us in this endeavour.