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Team Unbreakable: The transformative power of running for youth mental health

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 mental health needs of these children and youth lays a crucial foundation for their lifelong…

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Leadership
Professional Development
Revenue Generation

Risk Management for Sport Leaders
March 10, 2017
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Risk management in sport was largely associated with helmets, crash mats, and course safety until 10 years ago when sport leader Dina Bell-Laroche, now a partner with the Sport Law & Strategy Group (SLSG), considered risk from a different angle....
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Coaching
Knowledge Mobilization
Professional Development
Volunteer Management
Workplace Wellness

Retaining Experienced Coaches
March 10, 2017
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Ian Reade and Wendy Rodgers, University of Alberta; Craig Hall, Western University; Camilla Knight, Swansea University
Understanding the factors that influence coach transitions is pertinent. Six themes were identified: 1) interpersonal considerations, 2) work demands, 3) career concerns, 4) positive coaching experiences, 5) seeking opportunities to be more successful and 6) leaving a negative or challenging...
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Leadership
Professional Development
Workplace Wellness

Board Governance – Succession Planning: Volleyball Canada
December 13, 2016
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Nora Sheffe, Certified Professional Facilitator, Sheffe Consulting Inc
Recognizing the importance of engaging highly qualified leaders on the Board of Directors, Volleyball Canada recently completed a succession planning process. Mark Eckert, President and CEO recognizes that, “With only 7 people on our board, it’s critical that we continue...
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Leadership
Professional Development
Workplace Wellness

Retaining Sport Officials
November 23, 2016
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Sport officials play a vital role within sport and should be viewed along the same lines as coaches within the sport system in regards to participation and development. Officials should not be viewed as just service providers, but rather as...
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Coaching
Knowledge Mobilization
Professional Development
Quality Sport
Technology

COACHES’ PERSPECTIVES ON AN ONLINE TOOL TO PROMOTE POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT IN SPORT.
April 13, 2016
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SIRC is pleased to be working together with Sport Canada to share current research on topics informing policy and promoting quality sport programming. This week we are sharing highlights of a recent article examining COACHES’ PERSPECTIVES ON AN ONLINE TOOL...
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Athlete Development
Coaching
Physical Health
Professional Development
Sport Participation

Revising the Game Plan: Retirement is just one Choice for Athletes in Transition
March 30, 2016
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Jason Dunkerley
As athletes, we face the existential dilemma of deciding when enough is enough. Pushing our bodies through pain and past injury is sustainable only for so long. And yet, every athlete values the positive experiences and achievements which flavour their...
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Coaching
Professional Development

To Teach or to Do: Do the Best Players Make the Best Coaches?
March 23, 2016
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Jason Dunkerley
As the old adage says, there are those who teach and those who do. In the world of sports, there are both great athletes and great coaches. But is it possible to be good at both? Do the best athletes...
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Coaching
Professional Development

Getting Started: Female Coaches in Sport
June 12, 2014
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If you take a look at the Canadian women involved in elite coaching today, any of them could easily be a role model for future women looking to make a difference through coaching. However the early stages of a female...
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