An incomplete guide to Ryan Millers and Millars

That’s not a typo. The Canucks new goalie spells his last name with an ‘e’.

A lot of people have been asking me if I’m excited about heading back to Vancouver to play for the Canucks. I would be, if I were doing so.

But I am not.

My my name is Ryan Millar, and even though I love hockey (and am a Canucks fan through and through) I am not an elite goaltender with twelve years of experience playing hockey at the highest level.

Nor have I ever won the Vezina trophy, nor played for the US Olympic team. So I have no large contract to carry the expectations of insanely demanding Vancouver hockey fans. I am merely one of those insanely demanding hockey fans.

Also, I spell my last name Millar – with an ‘a’, not Miller with an ‘e’.

The Ryan Milla(e)r legion
There are a few other Ryan Millers (and Ryan Millars) out there, all of whom I am not. So I thought I’d just let people know who is who.

Ryan Miller – This guy is a singer/songwriter. And a good one too. He’s contributed soundtracks for a couple of films, and even co-wrote a movie.

No relation.

Ryan Millar – Former U.S. Olympic volleyballer. Mormon.

No relation.

Ryan Miller – Aforementioned hockey player, newly signed to the Canucks.

No relation.

Ryan Millar – Skateboarder from Winnipeg Manitoba.

No relation (although in a strange coincidence I met the mother of a friend of his in Las Vegas recently).

Dr. Ryan Millar – An Ontario-dwelling chiropractor and acupuncturist.

No relation.

Ryan Millar – Me.

Hockey fan, former skateboarder, music lover, indifferent to volleyball, respectful of medical professionals. And proud to be a Ryan Millar.

Go Ryan Millars! (And Ryan Millers!)

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:39+00:00July 3 2014|

“I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. I learned how beautiful authenticity is, with such little moments as sharing your breakfast. Being in the moment is so amazing to see and to feel.”

Laura, Amsterdam

“Your Taking It Easy session helped me relax more into the truth of a scene and let it grow more organically instead of pushing too hard to make it funny or dramatic. I loved that you were really clear about what you wanted us to get and how the exercises played into the scene work we did later. I really got a lot from one short session.”

Andrew, Brighton

“Very inspiring and useful workshop. Picked me up from where I’m at and helped me develop strategies to improve developing scenes and my performance skills.”

Anonymous, Switzerland

“Absolutely brilliant! Exceptional work!”

Anonymous, Impro Hotel

“I really admire your energy, creativity and knowledge and I’ve learned a lot from your training sessions.”

Natasha, Amsterdam,

“I’ve learned so much from you and thank you for giving me that nudge to get out of my comfort zone.”

Imaan, Amsterdam

“Ryan is the most enthusiastic, positive workshop leader I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I’ve been to several of his workshops and after each session I came away with a sense of achievement and feeling that I had learnt something new.”

Chris, London

“The skills I learned from those two weekends, which were two of the most enjoyable weekends I’ve ever had, have been an invaluable tool I use to this day in my daily life, both at work and in personal interactions.”

Andy, Brussels

“Working with you was an absolute blast! I’ll take your writing advice with me wherever I go.”

Marton, Budapest

“Ryan is a great teacher, very serious (and very funny!) gives great coaching during scenes! I had a great time studying with him!!”

Alon, Tel Aviv

“Ryan is an extremely qualified, talented, and professional teacher and coach. I’d recommend Ryan’s services to anyone!”

Derek, Amsterdam,

“I LOVED the fucking GREAT and positive energies in the workshop. They so got me going. Perhaps the highest moment during this festival was laughing in the workshop (to the dances… :)).”

Ben, Tel Aviv

“I loved loved loved your workshop. I liked the way it was structured and meaningful. Time flew unnoticed. I liked the shortness of the exercises, the surprise and fun, and the fact that you gave me so much to explore. I now can be in an empty prison cell or in a desert island and never feel alone or bored anymore. Now I can expand my world.”

Elsa, Lisbon

“Thank you for your positive spirit, energy and creativity. Your public speaking sessions really helped me feel more comfortable standing in front of a group of people.”

Serena, Amsterdam

“Thank you so much for passing your writing knowledge onto me. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun too.”

Larissa, Amsterdam,

“Plenty of energy, enthusiasm, good clear guidance on how to make the scene ‘deliver results’ without killing the improviser… Ryan’s enthusiasm for improv is infectious.”

James, Brighton

“Ryan seemed to know just what to do to get the best from everyone. I would jump at the opportunity to do another workshop led by him.”

Calum, Brighton

“Ryan really made the most out of the workshop. No time-wasting. He gets to the point quickly, in a clear and effective way.”

Pedro, Lisbon

“Ryan is a natural at teaching and you get the feeling he puts his heart and soul into helping others. I look forward to doing more workshops with Ryan.”

Shauna, Tunbridge Wells

“As a coach Ryan’s ability to zone in and identify the main agenda for each sessions was amazing. His coaching helped me reflect, make decisions and make positive changes in my business.”

Tracy, Dublin

“Ryan’s improv workshop is incredibly fun but also ruthlessly effective. Participants are taught to drop their inhibitions, let their imagination flow and and embrace the positive attitude at the heart of improv. They are also treated to Ryan’s personal blend of enthusiasm, wit and generosity.”

Jeremy, Brussels

“Ryan is an incredible teacher. He took a straggling group of beginners and turned us into a viable company of improvisational actors who regularly perform together – in front of actual, paying, repeat customers.”

Carrie, Brussels

“I especially enjoyed the clarity in all of what you were doing – I always understood what it was that you were teaching. I never felt lost. That was really awesome.”

Martin, Tampere

“Because of you my fear of speaking or presenting in front of an audience has lessened a great deal.”

Samora, Amsterdam

“Ryan’s coaching sessions really improved my public speaking skills and made my presentations much more interesting for my audience.”

Furio S., Berlin

“I’ve benefitted immensely from this journey which I would recommend to anyone looking to learn more about themselves in a fun, immersive way.”

Simon, Amsterdam

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