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Preventing eating disorders among young athletes

Introduction  Adolescence is a pivotal stage marked by increased vulnerability to the development of body image concerns, disordered eating, and eating disorders. For adolescents involved in sport, where they may face pressure to conform to a certain body type to progress and achieve success, the risk may be even more pronounced.  Consider some of the…

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Nutrition and Hydration

Faith on Ice: How Canadian Coaches Can Support Muslim Athletes During Ramadan
February 26, 2025
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Muhammad Kabir Yusuf
This article was originally published in the Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy. Introduction As Canada transitions from the chill of winter to the gentle warmth of spring, Muslim athletes across the province are preparing for Ramadan, one of the most sacred...
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Coaching
Masters Sport

Coaching Masters athletes: Innovative workshops bridging the gap in adult sport education 
February 10, 2025
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Bettina Callary
Masters athletes, typically aged 35 and above (although different sports have different entry ages into masters sport), often surpass the peak performance years of their sport. Despite this, Masters athletes participate in rule-governed, organized sport activities that require formal registration...
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Coaching
Long-Term Development
Coaching
Talent Identification
Long-Term Development
Talent Identification

Cirque du Soleil: Bridging the gap between athletes and artists
February 5, 2025
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Paula Baker
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...
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Abuse-Free Sport
Coaching
Mental Health
Sport Participation

Creating safe spaces in recreational sport: A mental health perspective
October 21, 2024
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Jordan Sutcliffe
Sports are often celebrated for their physical benefits, but they also play a crucial role in mental health. Participation in sports can improve mood, stress relief, and foster a sense of belonging (Bruner et al., 2018; Panza et al., 2020)....
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Athlete Development
Coaching
Mental Health

The evolving role of coaches in athlete mental health
October 21, 2024
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Heather Wheeler
A coach’s influence  In recent years, the mental health of athletes has garnered significant attention, both on and off the global stage. With young athletes and parents talking more openly about mental health, coaches are now finding themselves at the...
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Athlete Development
Coaching

Steiner’s model for productivity: The equation for sport success 
October 9, 2024
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Alyia Tkacz & Luc Martin
The outcome of the FIBA Basketball World Cup of 2023 came as a shock to many basketball fans. Germany ended up on top, with Canada beating out the favoured team USA, finishing third and fourth respectively. There is little doubt...
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Athlete Development
Coaching

Ted Lasso: Coaching with Heart
October 2, 2024
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Rhys Thomas and Luc Martin
When thinking about exemplary coaches, names like Coach K, John Wooden, or Pat Summitt often come to mind. Of course, Coach K lead Duke University to 5 national championships, John Wooden led UCLA on a 7-year championship streak, and Pat...
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Children and Youth
Coaching
Concussion

The state of coaching sport: Landmark report reveals new insights and data
July 15, 2024
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Eric McLoughlin
This article is part of a series in collaboration with the Centre for Healthy Youth Development through Sport (CHYDS) at Brock University and was presented at the CHYDS’ hosted Youth Sport Summit in April 2024. Coaching is the backbone of sport,...
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Children and Youth
Coaching

Coaching your own child – 5 tips for the parent-coach
June 12, 2024
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Sport New Zealand
Being a parent-coach presents a unique set of challenges. Coaching is all about relationships, but sometimes the relationship between a parent and child poses different demands to that of an athlete and their coach. Balancing both can be difficult; particularly...
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Para Sport
Sport Participation Research Initiative

Mentorship in Para sport: The value of experiential coach learning
March 18, 2024
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Danielle Alexander-Urquhart & Gordon A. Bloom
Coach mentoring in Para sport  In many ways, coaching athletes with and without disabilities is comparable as their training, dedication, and motivation to succeed are the same. However, there are contextual differences that make coaching in the Para sport setting...
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