Women in sports leadership
Gender inequality in sport organization boards remains a problem in the world of sport. Researchers teamed up with a group of professionals to show that old-fashioned practices and stereotypes are still holding women back in sports leadership.
Transformational coaching
Coaches’ leadership styles can play an important role in fostering strong and effective connections with athletes. For example, a transformational leadership style, characterized by its proactive nature and emphasis on empowering, inspiring, and challenging athletes or teams, has been positively associated with the quality of the coach-athlete relationship.
The transformative power of sport: Insights from two Canadian Olympic rowers
Reflecting on my life’s journey, I’m profoundly struck by the transformative impact that sport has had on every facet of my life. The journey from a young sport enthusiast to an elite performer was marked by various challenges and triumphs, each contributing to the mosaic of experiences that define my character today. In this article,…
Sport integrity: Why is it worth protecting?
Sports fans are all intimately familiar with the rules of their favourite sports: what’s allowed, and what will get you penalized. Many are less familiar with the behind-the-scenes rules that protect athletes and the integrity of sport itself. Why protect the integrity of sport? When the outcome of an event is predetermined by competition manipulation…
Game changer: Reaching top talent in the Canadian sport sector with SIRC’s job board
As the calendar turns to a new year, the doors of opportunity swing wide open, especially within the Canadian sport sector. Teams are actively seeking the right individuals to fuel their ambitious objectives, aiming to build momentum in the months ahead. The upcoming year is poised to be action-packed, with ongoing initiatives and the upcoming…
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Using AI to aid Sport Organizations
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) tools have become increasingly popular and common. AI can be beneficial in improving work efficiency and reducing workload of staff. This SIRC blog outlines 3 different AI tools and how they can be used in order to aid sport organizations communications efforts.
Advancing an agenda for research partnerships in sport
Introduction and context The goal of this research was to create an agenda that will advance support and capacity for research partnerships in sport. Effective partnerships between academics (e.g., faculty, students, consultants) and sport sector members (e.g., organizations, coaches, athletes, government bodies) can bridge gaps between research and practice, leading to evidence-based sport policies and…
An investigation of innovation in community sport organizations
Project summary This research builds on a previous project exploring the incidence and nature of innovation in community sport organizations (CSOs). We uncovered that CSOs are turning to innovation, that is any organizational effort perceived as new by the organization, to meet member and societal demands, and to survive in a changing and challenging environment….
New Interactive E-Learning Course Guides Coaches Toward a True Sport Approach
Ottawa – September 18, 2023 – The Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (CCES) is excited to introduce Values-Based Coaching: A True Sport Approach – an interactive, self-reflective e-learning course for coaches at all levels of sport. Interactions between coach and participant are important determinants of an individual’s sport experience: the values and practices modelled…