Cirque du Soleil: Bridging the gap between athletes and artists
Cirque du Soleil is renowned for its breathtaking performances, combining artistry, athleticism, and storytelling to create unparalleled spectacles. But how does this world-class organization find and transform its talent? André Lachance, Senior Director Casting and Artist Contract Management at Cirque du Soleil, shared insights into the fascinating process of talent acquisition and development, where elite…
Beyond the Stats: Understanding Sleeper Athletes with Dr. Joe Baker
In a sports culture obsessed with early success, Canada may be missing out on some of the best athletes, sleepers, those who develop later, defying the traditional timelines of talent. Dr. Joe Baker, a leading expert on talent development and professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto, says…
Exploring Contemporary Issues in Canadian Youth Hockey: Experiences and Perspectives of Peewee Players and Elite Hockey Insiders
Relative Age, Recreation Sport Participation and Youth Development
SIRC Talks/Exposés : Joe Baker
Exploring Developmental Factors for Overcoming Relative Age Effects in Ice Hockey
SIRC Talks/Exposés : Joe Baker
6A: Do you see what I see? Understanding talent selection in sport
Do you see what I see? Understanding talent selection in sport
Introduction and Context Over the past two decades there has been increasing interest in evidence-based approaches to talent selection and identification. This is often coupled with an emphasis on the early identification of ‘talented’ athletes, based on the assumption that these athletes need to be nurtured (e.g., by providing opportunities for advanced coaching, competition) to…
Identification of “sleeping” talent in elite ice-hockey using psychological characteristics
In sports, some athletes currently under-perform compared to others, but end up excelling later in life, while some who currently perform well, end up under-performing later on. In other words, current performance is not necessarily a good predictor of potential in sports. This makes it a major challenge for scouts, who are responsible for spotting…