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March 29, 2023

Supporting injured athletes and their team: How to use a group dynamics model to protect social cohesion

When helping an athlete recover from injury, it is common for those in supporting roles (such as, coaches, practitioners or parents and guardians) to separate the needs of the injured athlete from the larger team. This makes sense, considering the athlete is dealing with the physical, emotional and psychological effects of rehabilitation (Clement et coll., 2015). However, it is important for those in supporting roles not to overlook the impact an injured athlete’s absence from training and competition can have […]

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Reaching the limit

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 is chance something will break.  It's difficult to understand how...

Can sleep loss contribute to weight gain?

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 easy to think that a few hours of sleep loss...

Confidence for Competition

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 task at hand and execute it, all while under intense...

Huddle of five young male soccer athletes with coach. Huddle of five young male soccer athletes with coach.

Nutrition Strategies for Young Athletes

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 on nutrition - we all lead busy lives and snacks,...

Coaching and the passion for life-long learning

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 further professional development such as conferences, workshops, and mentoring are...

Exercise and bone health

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 off various health-related issues; what's not as well known is...

Cross Training for the Winter Season

December 13, 2012

Cross training, whether it's done as whole other sport or alternate activity can be a fantastic mental and physical break from your regular training. Splitting up your daily routine with weight-lifting, spinning or swimming for example, gives you a whole...

Does protein aid recovery?

December 11, 2012

In recent years, Athletes should be able to get the required amount of protein for their needs by talking to a registered dietitian and altering their diets to match their training. Some good examples of protein to add to your...

Fuel your body for winter

December 6, 2012

This time of year life gets tends to get a little busier and with all the events during the holiday season it's easy to let Omega 3's - For those Canadians that suffer from Seasonal Affected Disorder (SAD), nutrition experts...

Walking on pins and needles?

December 4, 2012

Nerves that get stuck and irritated by swollen muscles or ligaments can be a torment to athletes.  The ultimate goal for any athlete experiencing the pain of a pinched nerve is to alleviate any pain or discomfort you are feeling,...