Greg Crain
Best-Selling Author | Speaker
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The Crain Chronicles
The latest release from Amazon Best-Selling Author Greg Crain is filled with heartwarming stories of triumphs and trials, laughter and lessons, giving the reader a glimpse not only into his life, but the lives of generations before him. Through his journey, readers witness the power of showing up, leading with heart, and finding meaning in every face-off life throws his way.
This memoir is a testament to fatherhood, teamwork, and the enduring bonds forged with family.
Journey Through The Jungle
Greg Crain began writing about his passion for and experience with the game of hockey in 2018. His first book, Parallels of Life, The Game of Hockey was originally a legacy project for his two sons.
After achieving best-seller status in one day, Greg has done many media interviews, podcasts and speaking engagements. It even led him, in part, to his current role as the general manager for the Amherstburg Admirals.
For anyone who plays, has played, wants to play or just loves the game of hockey, Journey Through the Jungle is a must-read. This book gives you an inside look at the wild world of Junior C hockey through the eyes of leadership. It provides a unique perspective and offers the strategy and reasoning behind how decisions and teams are made.
Parallels of Life
Greg's stories, opinions and philosophies regarding hockey run rampant through this book. He spills endless entertaining stories about his years in minor and junior hockey and as an executive in a minor hockey association. You'll see the game through a coach's eyes, learn how to break into the coaching world and find out how players can really stand out and excel, both on and off the ice. You'll get first-hand accounts of how coaching helped him become a better parent and how your network really is your net worth. You'll read funny, truthful as well as shocking accounts regarding the many parents he has encountered over the years. The stories of his junior hockey experience are true throwbacks to old school hockey. Sit back and enjoy the uniqueness and honesty as he recounts his hockey coaching career and how the game helped shape not only his players' lives but his own.
Meet Greg
Greg Crain grew up in LaSalle, Ontario, Canada; graduated from college in engineering technology, and has had a well-rounded career in both the technical field and in sales.
Greg is a lifelong hockey enthusiast. He played as a boy, and then became a scout, a coach, a general manager, and is now co-owner of the Amherstburg Admirals hockey team.
Greg is the proud father of two grown boys, Linden and Nolan Crain. Being a father is his greatest love and achievement. His oldest son, Linden, is a mortgage broker and politician in their hometown of Amherstburg, and Nolan is headed off to the west coast of Canada to continue his graduate studies in kinesiology.
Greg is the author of two best-selling books, Parallels of Life and Journey Through The Jungle, both books on the sport of hockey and Greg’s experiences and rise through the ranks. His latest release, The Crain Chronicles, is his personal playbook for fatherhood, teamwork and community.
What People Are Saying
"Anyone interested in a behind the scenes look at how a junior hockey team is built, maintained and developed, this is a great reference tool! The author goes into great detail about how he handles all aspects of the franchise. It's filled with great information."
-M. Dumouchelle
"If you are looking for someone to remind you of the Good Ol' Hockey Days, you have found it in this book. This book also gives you so many thoughts to reflect on about how hockey is so similar to our everyday world. Easy flow book and highly recommended."
-L.S.
"Being part of Greg’s life for 45 years has been special. The ups and downs of everyday life couldn’t derail him from being a great father to his two sons. His latest book will give you an insight into what I know – good, caring people make a difference! "
-M. St. Germain
Speaking
Greg prides himself on his expertise in the following few key areas: leadership, fundamentals, focus and sportsmanship. Greg is available to speak to organizations, teams and groups about these topics as well as share his experience with and vast knowledge of the sport of hockey. To have Greg speak to your group, please fill out the form below.
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