Knowledge Nuggets Technology The use of machine learning and artificial intelligence in basketball has advanced in-game analysis, enabling coaches to more accurately predict player and team performances by identifying trends. Read how these...
Knowledge Nuggets New Resource Safe, inclusive sport environments help make sport rewarding and enriching for all. The Coaching Association of Canada’s new Safe Sport Training provides decision-makers, coaches, athletes, integrated support team personnel, volunteers...
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion SIRC’s Concussion Newsletter offers up-to-date sport concussion resources for athletes, parent, coaches, and sport organizations. In the March edition, learn about the progression of concussion awareness and education in Canada,...
Blog - SIRCuit The Role of Nutrition in Sub-Concussion Injury Protection April 2, 2020 This is the second article in a two-part series about the links between nutrition and sport-related concussion. The first article focused on the role of nutrition in concussion recovery. This...
Knowledge Nuggets Mental Health Experts from Brock University agree that getting outside is good for your physical and mental health. Being outside and surrounded by trees, flowers and other plants stimulates physiological responses that have...
Blog - SIRCuit Supporting the Psychological Wellbeing of Athletes: What Can Coaches do? March 31, 2020 There has recently been an increasing number of athletes bravely coming forward to share their stories about the psychological distress and associated mental health challenges they experienced during their athletic...
Blog - SIRCuit The Benefits of Masters Sport to Healthy Aging March 31, 2020 Carol LaFayette-Boyd is one of Canada’s rising athletics stars. Notably, LaFayette-Boyd is “rising” to exceptional athletic status at the age of 77 years. Setting a new world age-group record in...
Knowledge Nuggets SIRCuit Check out the Spring SIRCuit! This collection of articles, provides timely and relevant research and insights relating to leadership, athlete development, and high performance sport: The Role of Nutrition in...
Knowledge Nuggets Recovery Cold-water immersion, also known as cryotherapy, has been used to treat injuries, reduce heat illness, and reduce delayed onset muscle soreness. Research in the International Journal of Athletic Therapy &...
Knowledge Nuggets Athlete Development Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword – motivating athletes to strive towards extremely high levels of performance, but also fueling concerns over making mistakes, fears of negative social evaluation, and...