Greg Harden, once a member of the Toronto Maple Leafs coaching staff, has tragically passed away, as announced by the team.
Greg Harden, the longtime performance coach who oversaw a countless number of athletes at the University of Michigan and later with the Toronto Maple Leafs, has died.
Among others, some of the top athletes on the planet, some of who attended Michigan University and were inspired by Harden include Tom Brady, Michael Phelps, Desmond Howard, J.J. McCarthy, Jalen Rose, and Juwan Howard.
Following the announcement of his passing, tributes from across the sports world flooded in, celebrating Greg Harden's lasting impact. Below are just a few of the heartfelt reflections shared in his memory.
"Greg Harden's purpose in life, as he often talked about, was helping others discover their own. His perspective was unlike anyone's I've ever met and his wisdom was unparalleled... Greg's life was one of service, whoally dedicated to helping others. He listened to you, he heard you but he never told you what to do, that was his brilliance. That was his gift."
- Jim Harbaugh