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Concussions in Sport: What Parents Need to Know About the Youngest Athletes 

Each year in Canada, more than 200,000 athletes experience a concussion. The numbers are striking, and so is the fact that until recently, the youngest athletes were almost absent from research and public conversation about these injuries.  Dr. Miriam Beauchamp is a professor at the University of Montreal, a researcher at Sainte-Justine Hospital, and Canada…

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Concussions in Sport: What Parents Need to Know About the Youngest Athletes 

September 10, 2025
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Paula Baker
Each year in Canada, more than 200,000 athletes experience a concussion. The numbers are striking, and so is the fact that until recently, the youngest athletes were almost absent from research and public conversation about these injuries.  Dr. Miriam Beauchamp...

Concussions and Confidence: Why Mental Readiness Matters in Recovery 

August 27, 2025
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Paula Baker
For most of her career, Jen Kish was known as one of the best and most fearless female players in rugby sevens. She captained Canada’s women’s team to an Olympic bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. And, she also...

Beyond the Comeback: What Media Stories Reveal About Team Canada’s Athlete Moms and How Sport Organizations Can Support Them

August 20, 2025
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Jill Moffatt, Kerry R. McGannon
With the 2026 Winter Olympics less than a year away, athletes are deep in their preparation, setting their sights on representing Team Canada. For veteran athletes like freestyle skier Cassie Sharpe and hockey forward Natalie Spooner, this Olympic cycle looks...

Unlocking potential: Building inclusive, equitable and accessible talent pathways across youth sport

August 6, 2025
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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...

Unsung and Under Pressure: Why Sport Needs Its Officials Now More Than Ever  

July 21, 2025
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Debra Gassewitz
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...

Who is Coaching Who: The Emotional Intelligence Playbook  

July 21, 2025
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Jennifer Johnson
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...

Behind the Whistle: Spotlighting Women Who Call the Game 

July 21, 2025
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Meghan Beland
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...

From Wrestler to Coach: Taylor McPherson’s Path of Purpose and Indigenous Pride 

July 21, 2025
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Paula Baker
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...

Calling the Shots: How Youth Sport Officials are Leading 

July 21, 2025
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Katie Thompson
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...

The illusion of equality: Why gender parity in Canadian sport remains a distant goal 

July 16, 2025
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Paula Baker
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. ...

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