Blog Polarized Training: How do elite endurance athletes actually train? December 13, 2016 Training intensity and how to distribute it within the training plan is a highly debated topic in the endurance community. The success of the Dutch Olympic speed skating team at the Sochi Winter Games and a study on how they... Athlete Development Coaching High Performance Training Factors
Blog Getting psyched for sport - Mental fitness strategies for the aspiring athlete December 12, 2016 Mental fitness plays a large part in training and performance. There will be times when an athlete makes a mistake (or consecutive mistakes), is competing against an opponent that has outperformed them in the past, or the conditions of play... Athlete Development Coaching Mental Skills Training Factors
Blog Agility Training: Insights from the Research December 12, 2016 High performance athletes depend on coordination and agility to fine tune their skills and abilities on the field of play. Outside of the skills needed specifically for sport, agility is often looked at as a leading factor in determining success... Athlete Development Coaching High Performance Physical Health Sleep and Recovery Training Factors
Blog Retaining Sport Officials November 23, 2016 Sport officials play a vital role within sport and should be viewed along the same lines as coaches within the sport system in regards to participation and development. Officials should not be viewed as just service providers, but rather as... Leadership and Governance Professional Development Workplace Wellness
Blog Destressing the Workplace November 18, 2016 Just about everyone who has held a job has felt a degree of anxiousness or stress about it at some point. In fact, there are times when stress provides us with the energy and motivation to meet or exceed expectations.... Leadership and Governance Mental Health Workplace Wellness
Blog Why not FALL for a new fitness routine!! November 9, 2016 Looking to start a new fitness program? Why wait until the new year? Fall is a great time to either start a new fitness routine or shake up your current routine in preparation for the festive times in the coming... Physical Health Sport Participation Weather
Blog Role of a Sport Psychologist November 2, 2016 Today’s athletes experience a variety of pressures and stress when it comes to sport performance. Many athletes, teams and coaches are taking advantage of sport psychology professionals to aid them in achieving their performance goals. As such sport psychologists are... Athlete Development Mental Skills
Blog Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome: A Pain in the … Knee! September 28, 2016 One of the most common injuries people suffer from is pain around the knees. For those who participate in sport or physical activity this is even more of a standard occurrence. If you feel pain in the front of your... Athlete Development Sleep and Recovery
Blog Celebrating Coaches! National Coaches Week! September 13, 2016 Next week, September 17-25, 2016, is National Coaches Week, a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by... Coaching
Blog Building training intensity with HIIT August 24, 2016 In the past year or two, High-intensity interval training (HIIT) has seen a big surge in popularity, largely due to its versatility and its claims to higher levels of calorie burning. HIIT is a method of training that involves repeated... Athlete Development Training Factors
