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Beloved Toronto Maple Leafs coach Greg Harden passes away

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Daniel Lucente
September 13, 2024  (3:20 PM)
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Greg Harden
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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.

The University of Michigan has confirmed that Harden died due to complications from surgery.

Greg Harden spent 34 years as both an administrator and life coach with the Michigan Athletics and the past three years as a peak performance coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

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.

"I'm so sad to hear the news of Greg's passing. I'm heartbroken as he was a dear friend and mentor. There are so many beautiful qualities Greg had that endeared him to so many people over his years at Michigan. He meant the world to me and I could never have had the success I had without the time, energy, love and support he had given me. He will be truly missed."

- Tom Brady

"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

Condolences go out to the entire Harden family during this tragically difficult time.

Source:
Toronto Maple Leafs on X


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