By Hal Walter For the past couple of years I have been at least partially absorbed by the concept of something called “Deep Sport.” The notion stems from Deep Ecology – explored by the poet-essayist Gary Snyder – which speaks to the inherent worth and value of all living beings beyond their perceived value to society. Likewise, Deep Sport also relates to reconnecting with ourselves, our environment and community. I first became aware of this concept while coaching my autistic son Harrison in cross-country and track. I could see the effects Harrison’s efforts were having on teammates, competitors and community ...
