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On the sidelines but central: The powerful role parents play in youth sport

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 the sidelines. But as Dr. Nick Holt knows all too well, parents aren’t just a…

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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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Children and Youth
Masters Sport
Older Adults

Bridging generations: How physical activity is connecting kids and seniors
February 10, 2025
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Paula Baker
It all started with a simple idea: a banner with the words, “You are loved.”   Nestled in the heart of Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, a subtle transformation is taking place. Danielle LeDrew, a teacher fueled by boundless enthusiasm at...
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Coaching
Long-Term Development
Coaching
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Long-Term Development

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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Children and Youth
Long-Term Development
Talent Identification

Beyond the Stats: Understanding Sleeper Athletes with Dr. Joe Baker
January 22, 2025
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Paula 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...
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Capacity Building
Governance
Leadership
Team Culture

Superstars or a super-team? Building capacity to play like a championship team
January 8, 2025
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Taylor Matthews
What makes a winning team? Is it raw talent, star power, or an overflowing budget? Think again. The most successful teams—on the field or in the office—don’t just rely on superstars. They thrive on balance, leadership, and a collective drive...
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Children and Youth
Athlete Development
Children and Youth
Para Sport
Sport Participation
Sport Participation

The Big Five: SIRC’s Most Impactful Reads of 2024
December 18, 2024
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SIRC
As the curtain falls on 2024, it’s time for a quick pit stop to catch our breath and reflect on the ride. The Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC) has been right there, navigating the twists and turns of Canadian sport...
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Program Design and Evaluation
Safe Sport
Sport Integrity
Sport Participation
Team Culture

Does Culture Really Count in Sport?
December 4, 2024
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Jennifer Walinga
For the past several years, the word culture has become a familiar buzzword across Canadian sport. Headlines about “Hockey Canada’s toxic culture”, a “culture crisis at Gymnastics Canada”, and “the culture of abuse and discrimination” in several national sport organizations...
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Gender Equity
Girls and Women
High Performance
Mothers
Training Factors

Fast as a mother: Elite runners’ training during pregnancy and postpartum 
November 20, 2024
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Francine Darroch and Sydney Smith
Keeping active during pregnancy and postpartum is so important for a whole host of reasons and, fortunately, there’s no shortage of advice out there on how to do so. Generally speaking, for those without any health issues during pregnancy, most...
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Athlete Development
High Performance

Running towards Longevity: Insights from sub-four-minute milers
November 6, 2024
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Paula Baker
In the mid-20th century, breaking the four-minute mile was considered an insurmountable feat. Then came Roger Bannister in 1954, who shattered that barrier and changed the landscape of middle-distance running forever. But what if this extraordinary athletic achievement had effects...
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Abuse-Free Sport
Anti-Doping
Canadian Sport Policies
Leadership and Governance
Maltreatment
Safe Sport
Sport Integrity

A Code for All Levels of Sport: Implementing the Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) across Canada
October 21, 2024
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Marcus Mazzucco & Hilary Findlay
Introduction The Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS) was introduced to the Canadian sport system at the national level in 2022. It may be time to think about its role across the entire sport...
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