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Being a parent-coach presents a unique set of challenges. Coaching is all about relationships, but sometimes the relationship between a parent and child poses different demands to that of an athlete and their coach. Balancing both can be difficult; particularly in team environments, where we must strive to be fair not only to ourselves and our child, but to their teammates. But there are ways to navigate this pathway and be an effective and impartial parent-coach. Below, we present 5 tips […]
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January 29, 2013
Walking is one of the least expensive and most accessible forms of physical exercise. It can be adopted by people of all ages and abilities, requires no training and is...
January 28, 2013
SIRC Newsletter now available online: Sport for Life Participation in sport and physical activity is extremely important for the development and the health of your child. We all know this,...
January 24, 2013
Obstacle racing which has exploded in popularity since 2009, requires participants to navigate various obstacles, such as fences, mud pits, and climbing nets, that have to be overcome in order...
January 22, 2013
Some of you may have started running, cycling, or joined a class within the last year and have found that your exercise has become a “must do” rather than something...
January 17, 2013
The training loads for an elite athlete can be taxing, to say the least. Work too little and you won’t get the results you want, work too hard and there...
January 15, 2013
It is well known that if we don’t get enough sleep we have difficulty thinking and focusing clearly, we are irritable and may have trouble finishing tasks. It can be...
January 10, 2013
Having confidence is the key to achieving many great things – whether it’s on the field or off of it. Highly confident athletes have the ability to focus on the...
January 8, 2013
Young athletes need plenty of energy. They need it to grow, to play and to compete. When it comes to active children or teenagers, it can be easy to skimp...
December 20, 2012
The coaching profession is constantly changing and coaches at every level need to know more than just the basics to ensure success in the field. This is why education and...
December 18, 2012
It is well known that regular exercise is excellent for your heart, health and well-being. There is also plenty of evidence that proves that regular exercise is essential in warding...