2B: A two-part examination of barriers and facilitators that affect progression in leadership roles
Concussion Guide for Coaches and Trainers
Boosting water sports performance
In a recent study, researchers explored ways to enhance the performance of swimmers and water polo players. Using video technology, athletes observed themselves (self-modelling) or adjusted their training based on personalized input (self-controlled feedback) during training sessions. Both methods helped athletes swim faster and perform better, but combining these approaches was especially effective.
Supporting student athletes
Student-athletes are faced with many pressures both on the field and in the classroom, which can lead to mental health challenges such as anxiety. Research shows that teaching student-athletes and their coaches strategies to promote social support, such as active listening strategies, may support improved mental health outcomes in student-athletes.
Sport sector update: Learnings and impact of NCCP Making Head Way in Sport
Inclusion in sport coaching
Inclusion is an important part of sport coaching. This study examines how swimming coaches in Australia implement inclusive policies, utilizing the 7 Pillars of Inclusion and the Inclusive Swimming Framework.
Concussion Reporting: The roles of coaches, players, and trainers
6A: Do you see what I see? Understanding talent selection in sport
Rethinking growth in youth sport
In the world of youth sports, we often hear how playing teaches important life skills. But focusing solely on practical outcomes overlooks the deeper, personal growth that happens. Looking at sports through a different lens, one that values individual growth and the journey of ‘becoming’, can uncover new ways young athletes learn and grow, offering…