Knowledge Nuggets Return to Sport for Athletes Returning to sport after months of isolation can take a mental toll on athletes. Athletes can expect to move through three phases of emotional challenges: managing the emotions associated with losing their bearings; making sense of the situation and giving... Athlete Development Coaching COVID-19 Training Methods
Blog Tips for aspiring leaders – You don’t have to be “born with it”! August 5, 2020 This blog is the second installment in a series in collaboration with Queen’s University. As an assignment to build knowledge mobilization skills, Dr. Luc Martin, Associate Professor in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, tasked students in his third year team... Leadership and Governance Professional Development
Knowledge Nuggets Cycle Sprinting Whether you’re racing for the finish line at the UCI World Tour event or your Sunday café ride, sprinting velocity is key to success. Research shows adopting a forward standing position during a sprint could give riders a speed boost of up... High Performance Professional Sport Training Methods
Knowledge Nuggets Match Fixing Risks for Athletes Athletes can be victimized by match fixers who exploit their vulnerabilities and then compel them to go along with a fix for fear of being exposed for doing something wrong. Seemingly innocuous favours, such as an upgraded phone, quick access... Athlete Development Mental Health Professional Sport
Knowledge Nuggets Creativity in Sport New research is examining how creativity can influence decision-making in sport. Analysis of professional and semi-professional soccer players revealed higher-creative players made quicker tactical decisions on the field, and displayed an enhanced focus that prevented them from missing key information... Athlete Development Mental Skills Professional Sport
Blog Cooling Strategies to Improve Performance in the Heat July 22, 2020 Whether you are a high performance athlete training for the Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Tokyo, or a weekend warrior working on a personal best, learning to manage heat stress should be a priority. Heat stress and fatigue can... Athlete Development High Performance Nutrition and Hydration Training Methods Weather
Knowledge Nuggets "Everesting" Everesting is the latest fad sweeping the cycling world. The concept is easy - pick any hill, anywhere in the world, and complete repeats of it in a single activity on bike (or on foot or online), until you climb... High Performance Participation Technology
Knowledge Nuggets Group Norms in Sport Group norms represent a set of assumptions held by members of a group concerning acceptable and unacceptable behaviours, providing a glimpse into the inner workings of a group and insight into what members deem important. While some norms can be... Athlete Development Coaching Injury
Knowledge Nuggets Summer 2020 SIRCuit The 2020 Summer SIRCuit in now available! Browse our newest collection of articles, offering timely and relevant research and insights relating to leadership, athlete development, and high performance sport. Athlete Development COVID-19 High Performance Leadership and Governance
Knowledge Nuggets High-top Shoes & Ankle Injury High-top basketball shoes are often marketed for their ability to minimize the risk of ankle injuries, however this claim is not supported by the evidence. Instead, increased risk has been linked to prior ankle injuries. Experts recommend wearing whatever feels... Athlete Development Equipment Injury
