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Move Her Mind: Creating Inclusive Spaces for Women and Girls

The more we move, the better we feel. In 2022 a global study commissioned by sportswear company ASICS, The State of Mind Index, studied people’s physical activity levels and mental wellbeing across the globe. In their first Move Every Mind Report, not only did ASICS learn that physical activity has a powerful impact on our…

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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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Concussion
Mental Health
Physical Health

Physical activity and recovery from sport-related concussion
September 25, 2024
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Kim Foster Yardley & Noa Marley
Imagine you’re on the field, adrenaline pumping, and ready to give your all. Suddenly, a collision occurs, and everything changes in an instant. This is the reality of a sport-related concussion, which many athletes know all too well. A sport-related...
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Children and Youth
Climate Change

Climate change is a new hurdle for children’s physical activity levels in Canada
September 11, 2024
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Nicholas Kuzik, Brianne Bruijns & Mark S Tremblay
The ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth, the most comprehensive assessment of children’s physical activity in Canada, recently gave the country a D+ in overall physical activity. While this grade is better than the D grade...
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High Performance
Mental Health

Why is it difficult for high performance athletes to ask for help?
July 31, 2024
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Gabrielle Cadotte, Sophie Brassard, and Veronica Allan
In the competitive world of sports, athletes continually push their limits in pursuit of excellence. High performance athletes who are training for events like the Olympic and Paralympic Games face unique stressors throughout the 4-year cycle, from the pressures of...
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Children and Youth
Mental Health

Team Unbreakable: The transformative power of running for youth mental health
July 18, 2024
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Tim McFadden
Mental health challenges among Canadian youth are a growing concern. It is estimated that up to 20% of children and youth in Canada, which is more than 1.2 million young individuals, are affected by a mental health disorder. Addressing the...
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Games and Hosting
Gender Equity
Girls and Women

What we can all learn from Canadian Girls Baseball: A leader in girls-only sport
July 17, 2024
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Corliss Bean, Dana Bookman, and Shannon Kerwin
In the realm of youth sports, Canadian Girls Baseball (CGB) stands out as a game-changer. This organization is breaking new ground by creating a welcoming space where girls can thrive in a sport traditionally dominated by boys. Through their innovative...
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Children and Youth
Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

Leveling the playing field: Accessibility in youth basketball
July 15, 2024
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Chris Penrose
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. Most kids who have played basketball...
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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
Community Sport
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Gender Equity

ReThink Sport: Building an inclusive and equitable future for youth sports in Canada
July 15, 2024
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Catherine Sabiston, Sasha Gollish & Vanessa Coulbeck
From coast to coast to coast, what could a reimagined equitable, diverse, and inclusive youth sport system look like, especially for girls? This is the question driving the mission of the ReThink Sport Project. Given what we know; that youth...
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