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Unlocking potential: Building inclusive, equitable and accessible talent pathways across youth sport
Highlights: Talent identification and talent development systems “It is unacceptable that a player like Moise Bombito is not discovered until he’s 23 years old. I’ve coached some of the best centre-backs in the world and his talent level is in that category…We must find the next Moise Bombito at 15. We must know exactly who…
Stephen Howell, Kyoung June (David) Yi, and Younghoon (Daniel) Lee
Highlights: Talent identification and talent development systems “It is unacceptable that a player like Moise Bombito is not discovered until he’s 23 years old. I’ve coached some of the best centre-backs in the world and his talent level is in...
The moment the final whistle blows, most eyes are on the players. But behind every fair call and safe play stands someone often overlooked: the official. On April 17, 2025, National Officials Day offered an important opportunity to recognize the...
You run a high-energy drill. You repeat an instruction, again. You urge the team to reset and refocus but nothing’s clicking. You’re left wondering: Why aren’t they getting it? These moments are invitations to pause and reflect on how you’re...
The Spark In January 2025, She is Active New Brunswick launched Behind the Whistle, a storytelling series that showcases women officials from across the province. What began as a routine social media post celebrating 3 basketball officials for their recent...
When Taylor McPherson first stepped onto a wrestling mat in Grade 7, she wasn’t dreaming of national titles, international tournaments, or coaching accolades. She was answering the call of her Grade 5 teacher, Mr. Watts, a man built like a...
They may not have the loudest voices in the gym or the biggest presence on the field—but these teens are calling the shots, literally. At this year’s Sport Newfoundland and Labrador Awards, 3 under-18 officials were recognized for stepping up...
When Dr. Guylaine Demers talks about gender equality in Canadian sport, she does so with the precision of an academic, the passion of an advocate, and the realism of someone who has spent more than 3 decades inside the system. ...
Anyone who has ever sat through a rainy Saturday soccer match or juggled dinner schedules to accommodate volleyball practice knows that youth sport doesn’t happen without parents. They are the chauffeurs, cheerleaders, fundraisers, and sometimes, the most vocal critics on...
If you’ve ever watched a 9-year-old happily chase a soccer ball, only to see that same kid quit sports entirely by the time they reach adolescence? If so, you’re not alone. Unfortunately, this reflects a common trend in Canada, and...
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