Blog The Best Defensive Techniques in Soccer July 21, 2014 By Amanda Johnston – Algonquin Sport Business Management student With the 2014 FIFA World Cup underway, everyone around the world is talking about these elite teams and how they will...
Blog Is momentum important to the outcome of a match? July 21, 2014 Fans, coaches, players and play-by-play announcers love to use the word momentum to describe the turning point of a game or a match. Gaining momentum is thought of as a...
Blog Jump To It! July 21, 2014 If someone were to bring up the topic of jump rope or skipping, odds are you would remember time spent on the playground shouting rhymes and mastering the art of...
Blog Brazuca: The World Cup Ball June 16, 2014 The soccer world is excited for the 2014 FIFA World Cup hosted by arguably the greatest soccer nation in the world, Brazil. The tournament will take place from June 12...
Blog Hockey in the Streets June 16, 2014 by Richard Halfyard – Library and Information Technician Intern Now that the Stanley Cup Playoffs are under way many Canadian hockey fans have settled down to watch their favorite team...
Blog How can caffeine enhance athletic performance? June 16, 2014 Caffeine is the most consumed psychoactive substance in the world. It can be found in plants, prescription and non-prescription medication, cola soft drinks, and energy drinks. In the world of...
Blog Optimal performance in a trusting frame of mind June 16, 2014 Athletes practice and train to be able to duplicate what they have learned from these sessions come match time. Being instinctive during a game allows for consistency and proper execution....
Blog How do you prevent low-back pain? June 13, 2014 Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation. Most occurrences of low back pain tend to go away within a few...
Blog Periodization: Preparation for Success June 13, 2014 “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.” Arthur Ashe. Athletes devote many hours of training over a season with a support team consisting...
Blog Use Your Head ... Safely! June 13, 2014 Concussion awareness and prevention has been a rising issue throughout the sports world in recent years. Particular attention is being paid to head injury in youth sports and its lasting...