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The unanimous choice: How a 12-year-old girl became captain of a boys’ hockey team

There is an assumption in sports that leadership is earned through tenure, skill, and a certain kind of presence—the intangible, ineffable quality that separates the good from the great. But every once in a while, a story emerges that challenges those assumptions and more. In Sarnia, Ontario, a 12-year-old girl named Laylah Stokes did just…

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Flow State: In the zone for optimal sports performance!
June 13, 2014
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For basketball fans and sports enthusiasts this is a great time of year. March Madness is upon us. In tournaments such as this, when the outcome of a single game determines who plays on and who goes home, a single...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation
Weather

How does the weather affect your asthma?
June 13, 2014
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Spring is in the air and the change in the weather is a nice relief from the long winter. However, for children who have asthma, especially if they are physically active, it can be a challenging time of year. Fluctuations...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation

These Paws Were Made for Walking
June 13, 2014
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Owning a pet can offer you more than just adorable pictures to post to your Facebook or Instagram accounts. The benefits of having a four-legged companion range from being less stressed, to increased physical activity, and even a reduced risk...
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Paralympic Games

Goodbye Sochi!
June 12, 2014
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As the flame went out at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, Canada stood third on the medal table. We accumulated 16 medals in total (7 Gold, 2 Silver and 7 Bronze). These games, exemplified by the slogan #WHATSTHERE, truly...
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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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Athlete Development
Mental Skills
Sport Participation

Improving your game
June 12, 2014
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Is your short game in golf hindering your ability to close out games? Are your competitors dropping you on hills during races?  In any competition, an athlete wants to go in well prepared in order to be able to accomplish...
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Paralympic Games

Wheelchair Curling
June 12, 2014
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The 2014 Sochi Winter Paralympic Games are set to begin on March 7. Since wheelchair curling made its Paralympic debut in Torino in 2006, Canada has been the only country to stand atop the podium as Paralympic gold medalists. The 2014...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation

Keeping the Momentum
June 5, 2014
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Whether you’re planning a March break getaway or already thinking ahead to summer vacation, a little time away can be the highlight of your year. Travel typically involves departing from your daily routine which can include your workout or training...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation
Technology

Taking the Gym “To Go”
June 4, 2014
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The development of fitness apps for mobile devices is essentially turning smartphones into pop-up gyms that include the personal trainer, minus the heavy price tag. Variety is abundant and their convenience makes them a viable tool when getting to the...
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Equipment
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Training Factors

The underwater treadmill, an alternative to supplementing your training
February 13, 2014
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It is no secret that athletes are always looking for an edge. As an athlete hungry to improve your performance, sometimes you can only train so hard before it becomes necessary to find ways of supplementing your training. Some athletes...
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