Blog Strength Training Recommendations for Soccer Players June 3, 2015 The kickoff for soccer’s FIFA Women's World Cup starts this week with Canada as a proud host. Six cities will be involved in the tournament: Moncton, Montreal, Ottawa, Edmonton, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Soccer is a high intensity game and the... Coaching Training Factors
Blog How do you get out of a Performance Slump? May 27, 2015 Unexplained performance slumps can be extremely frustrating for athletes and can be caused by any number of reasons, physical or mental. Sport psychologists agree that these declines are just par for the course in competitive sport but that doesn't make... Athlete Development Coaching Mental Health Sleep and Recovery Training Factors
Blog Should Athletes try the Paleo Diet? May 13, 2015 The Paleolithic Diet is hugely popular right now with its proponents touting its benefits through books, websites, personal blogs and health and fitness magazines. Athletes are always striving to gain an edge so it's not surprising that many are turning... Athlete Development Nutrition and Hydration
Blog Becoming a Youth Sport Leader April 22, 2015 There is no arguing the inherent value of sport and its positive effects on today’s youth. Sport offers the opportunity for so many things, social interaction, the value of team work, building confidence, not to mention the healthy lifestyle that... Children and Youth Life Skills Sport Participation
Blog Want to have a good quality sleep? Try Exercise! April 15, 2015 Poor sleep quality is a common issue for many people, in fact, one in four people experience sleep difficulties. This includes trouble falling or staying asleep, early morning waking, sleeping too much, or experiencing a restless sleep. Experts agree that... Physical Health Sleep and Recovery Sport Participation
Blog Getting involved: How do I recruit youth volunteers for my sport program? April 8, 2015 According to recent reports, over 40% of young Canadians will volunteer in the culture, sport & recreation sector - this is great news for sport leaders! The majority of young people who volunteer use it as a way to build... Children and Youth Leadership and Governance Sport Participation Volunteer Management
Blog Exercise Associated Muscle Cramping April 1, 2015 Muscle cramps are a common occurrence in sports and numerous other physical activities, where even highly fit athletes can experience slight to very painful muscle spasms. Any muscle can be affected but it commonly occurs to the legs, for athletes... Athlete Development Nutrition and Hydration Sleep and Recovery Sport Participation
Videos I’m a Coach - Now What? - Understanding Your Legal Obligations March 25, 2015 This session will focus on the legal duty of coaches. The presenters will explain what Canadian statutes and common law say about the coach’s standard of care and discuss legal and ethical issues arising from the coach-participant relationship. Additional Resources:... Canadian Sport Policies Coaching Safe Sport
Blog The Placebo Effect: Why the mind is a powerful thing March 18, 2015 The advancement of sport science and sport medicine has brought many fields to work to together in order to maximize athletic performance. Integrated Support Teams (IST) are the norm of today in elite athletics. Such teams consist of physicians, nutritionists,... Athlete Development High Performance Physical Health
Blog After concussion: Student-athletes return-to-learn March 11, 2015 When a high school age student athlete receives a concussion, it’s important that all adults that interact with that student know how to provide the best atmosphere for them when they return to school. While health care professionals are increasingly... Concussion Physical and Health Education Varsity Sport
