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An ankle sprain in soccer is the most common injury (31%) and the next is ACL injuries
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Enter to win- Emergency Weather Alert Radio. Five lucky winners will receive this weather radio, which can help keep you and your team safe during extreme weather.
Don't forget the 30-30 rule: print your Soccer Lightning Safety Cards
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Soccer
It seems everywhere you look these days you’re surrounded by soccer. Not only is it possibly the most popular grassroots sport, but soccer also has one of the biggest international sporting events. Have you ever stopped to consider how either a player or a coach gets from the grassroots level to the international stage? Here are a few things to think about: what makes a great soccer coach? Are soccer coaches looking for more than just your ability to play the game? What can I do to prevent injuries while playing? Should I just train my body or my mind too? Another great way to improve your soccer skills is to take in a Canadian National Team Event and learn from some of Canada's best players.
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Soccer Canada -LTPD
Wellness to World Cup is the Canadian Soccer Association’s Long Term Player Development model. Based on Sport Canada’s “Canadian Sport for Life”, Wellness to World Cup is a player-centred approach that provides guidelines for correct training, competition, and recovery based on scientific principles of human development and athlete training, combined with the knowledge of expert coaches. Developed over several years through consultation with experts from all areas of the country, Wellness to World Cup presents a national vision for soccer in Canada and within that vision, a common pathway for the Canadian soccer community. Wellness to World Cup is designed to develop star players on the international stage, as well as encourage recreational players to remain active in soccer for life.
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Supplementary material: Active Start Soccer Fests
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Coaching: Art or Science?
In modern soccer, increasing emphasis is being placed on the contribution of scientists and other experts in the development of players, teams and performance. Some coaches question whether they need this influx of professional expertise into the game; after all the game has been producing stylish players and great teams for decades. So do coaches really need scientific knowledge and support?
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Supplementary Article: What Makes a Great Coach?
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Talent Identification
Analysis of in-depth interviews with eight coaches of national youth soccer teams indicated these coaches identified talent in three ways. First, coaches use their practical sense and their visual experience to recognize patterns of movement among the players. Second, the coaches' classificatory schemes are characterized by their preference for so-called "autotelic" players, that is, players that, from the coaches' perspective, exhibit a potential to learn, practice, and improve. Third, the study shows that talent, of which the coaches act as arbiters of taste, is socially configured in top-level soccer.
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Supplementary Article: Talent Identification in Soccer
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Effective Injury Prevention
We all know that soccer is by far the most popular sport on the planet, and despite this lofty position, the game continues to grow in terms of participation and fan interest. When athletes step onto their field of sport, soccer included, they assume the risk of a potential injury. In soccer, the most frequently reported time loss injuries are joint sprains (mostly to the ankle and knee) and muscle strains (mostly to the hamstrings and groin). These injuries present problems to the player, team, family, sport, and, given the number of participants worldwide, can be a burden on the health care system. And these injuries are not just about the short term. They can also affect the long-term health of the player with later problems such as early osteoarthritis. There are compelling reasons to make every effort at preventing injuries.
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Supplementary Article: Coaches Guide: Preventing Injuries
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Effective On-Field Communication
As a coach, how many times do you find yourself exasperated, trying to fill the communication void on the field? Effective communication is essential to cohesion, team dynamics, and relationships among teammates. Good communication can affect the motivation, expectations, emotional dispositions and behaviors of participants. One type of communication that often is neglected by coaches, but that deserves emphasis, is the discussion among on-field participants. Like any other skill in soccer, effective on-field communication is a skill.
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Supplementary Article: Enhancing the Quality of Practice
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News from SIRC |
Capture the Moment -Photo Contest!
 Will you be attending a baseball, soccer or ultimate game this summer? Maybe a local marathon or open water event? Why not bring along your camera and “Capture the Moment”!
SIRC is holding our second annual “Capture the Moment” Photo contest. This is your chance to win great prizes, get international exposure as well as have your photo included in Canada’s National Sport Library.
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2010 SIRC Research Award and Research Development Award- Winners Announced
The SIRC Research Award recognizes outstanding sport research in Canada. Acknowledging how sport research benefits the Canadian sporting community is the primary purpose of this award. The SIRC Research Development Award is designed to encourage development of research writing skills, with an emphasis on preparing research reports that are comprehensive and yet can be disseminated and understood throughout the sporting community. Congratulations to all who participated.
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SIRC members have access to SIRC librarians and we are pleased to share some of your questions.
Dear SIRC Librarian:
Last year we handed out lightning cards to all of our coaches, do you still have them? If so where can I find them?
Thanks,
Danielle
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