John Hindle - Speaker, Author

John grew up in Winnipeg, Canada where he developed a tremendous love for sports. His lifetime involvement with amateur sports as a participant, coach, and administrator has been an important focus in his life.

He has also had considerable success in business. John was the original General Manager of the Winnipeg Goldeyes Professional Baseball Club which he led to numerous attendance records. During his tenure with the Goldeyes, the team made the play-offs all eight years and John was twice named Northern League General Manager of the Year. His passion for the job was obvious to everyone who met him and his hands-on approach won him the respect of the Goldeyes' many supporters.

John also took a position as the General Manager of the Sioux Falls Canaries Baseball Club in South Dakota which he held for one year. This powerful learning experience gave him a broad perspective of diferent professional sports operations.

John started a sporting goods company which brought top quality equipment to Canada. The company prospered and evolved into Home Run Sports, one of the largest independent sporting goods stores in the country. Through Home Run Sports, John was responsible for bringing BlastBall to Canada. This introductory level game has served to promote and foster baseball and softball throughout the country. In June of 2004, John's baseball career culminated with his induction into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame.

John is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). His warm and engaging keynotes have inspired audiences as he takes them on a fun and motivating ride on the "Pursuit of Excellence." Connecting with people and helping others are the primary messages throughout the keynotes. John uses these core principles to help people build better teams.

John is married to his wife, Bev, and has two children, Allyson and D'Alton.

Highlights of John’s background
- General Manager of Winnipeg Goldeyes Baseball Club
- Project Coordinator for World Women’s Hockey Championship
- Founder/Operator of Home Run Sports
- Member of Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS)
- Award-winning author of “Jackrabbits in the Outfield”
- Inducted into the Manitoba Baseball Hall of Fame
- Lifetime involvement in amateur sports as a participant and volunteer

What Others Are Saying About John Hindle

“ John was a true joy to work with. He gave all of himself to the job and brought a sense of professionalism to the Goldeyes. His contribution was an integral part of the success of the organization. He remains a cherished friend!”

- Hal Lanier (former Goldeyes manager and National League Manager of the Year)

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"I can honestly say that if it wasn't for John's diligence and instincts I would have given up on my dream. The Northern League was my last shot and fortunately John was willing to give me the opportunity that every other GM in professional baseball had denied me."

- Jeff Zimmerman (former Goldeyes and Major League all-star pitcher)

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“ John Hindle was one of the most outstanding and competent General Managers in the league. He is one of a small group of individuals in North America who has the ability to fill one of these positions and succeed.”

- Miles Wolff (founder and former Commissioner of the Northern League)

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"One by one pro baseball teams left Canada and one by one each homestand, fans lined up to see the Goldeyes play. John Hindle helped the Goldeyes swim up stream like salmon and now he tells the only-in-Canada story how a city courted, watched and then fell head over heels in love with a team."

- Bob Elliott (author of the Northern Game and columnist for the Toronto Sun)