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Superstars or a super-team? Building capacity to play like a championship team

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 that turns a group of individuals into an unstoppable force. Take the 1972 Miami Dolphins,…

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Be a Healthy Camper!

May 14, 2013
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by Emily Syer Algonquin College Library Technician ProgramSIRC Intern With Victoria Day fast approaching, many of you may be already airing out your camping gear. When you travel, keep in mind that there are plenty of ways to stay active during...

Thirst for success

May 10, 2013
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There is little doubt that proper hydration has many benefits for physiological function, performance and health.  Good hydration practices follow the general premise that an individual will attempt to match fluid intake with fluid losses. We know that when sweat...

Does caffeine improve sport performance?

May 2, 2013
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Caffeine has a wide range of effects on the body, many of which we are very familiar with. It is frequently used by athletes in an attempt to enhance sport performance, but does it actually work? Studies have had mixed...

Coaching and Digital Video Analysis

April 30, 2013
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Video analysis in sports can be an indispensable coaching tool – from determining feedback and correction to athletes, to observations on technical and tactical skills. With technological advances, GoPro being the latest popular video recording device, as well as the...

Put the Pedal to the Metal!

April 25, 2013
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by Emily SyerAlgonquin College Library Technician ProgramSIRC Intern The car is at the shop, the buses are on strike and you’re late for work! The solution? Cycling! Whether you cycle regularly or want to start, below are some great tips...

It’s all fun and games…

April 23, 2013
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We all know that playing sports is fun and good for your health. What is not commonly known is that there are a growing number of athletes that suffer from preventable eye injuries every year. Eye injuries occur more frequently...

Hitting the Mark

April 16, 2013
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by Emily SyerAlgonquin College Library Technician ProgramSIRC Intern Is running not your thing? Looking for a new way to stay physically active? Why not give archery a try? From Merida in Brave, to Katniss in The Hunger Games, and Hawkeye...

Officiating

April 15, 2013
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SIRC Newsletter now available online: Officiating There’s no arguing, officiating comes with its challenges! Today’s officials are fit, smart and passionate about what they do. Many are experts in their sport – from techniques, tactics, skills and strategies to formations...

Hamstring Injuries – Identification and Prevention

April 12, 2013
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Hamstring injuries can affect any athlete, at any time. You are more likely to get a hamstring strain if you perform sports that involve a lot of running and jumping or stopping and starting. Sprinting, hurdles, handball, football, baseball/softball, running...

Coaching – Motivating Young Athletes

April 2, 2013
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A coaches job can assume many roles within a young athlete’s life; they can be an instructor, a mentor, a role model and sometimes a friend or confidant. Coaches have the ability to positively influence a youth’s decision to continue...
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