Community of Practice

A community of practice (CoP) is a “group of people who share a concern, a set of problems, or a passion about a topic, and who deepen their knowledge and expertise by interacting on an ongoing basis.” The newest article in the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching examines the Alberta Women in Sport Leadership…

Podium Performance Webinars

In partnership with CoachNB, CoachingNL and CoachingPEI, the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic’s Podium Performance Webinars offer a virtual platform for coaches to connect and learn. The Coach Socialization Series consists of 3-4 sessions a week covering a variety of topics including mental performance, resilience, and a building a positive and competitive culture.

Experts in the House

It’s more important than ever to engage continuously with your audiences via social media. Join SIRC and social media expert Warren Weeks on May 13th for a free webinar — Social Media: Stop Pushing and Start Engaging! — the first session in SIRC’s new webinar series, Experts in the House.

Safe Sport Training

Safe, inclusive sport environments help make sport rewarding and enriching for all. The Coaching Association of Canada’s new Safe Sport Training provides decision-makers, coaches, athletes, integrated support team personnel, volunteers and other sport community stakeholders with the knowledge and skills to create those environments by recognizing, addressing and preventing maltreatment in sport. 

Engaging Youth in Evaluation Processes

Picture this: it’s the first session of a popular youth sport program at a busy community facility. Dozens of youth are greeting each other, checking out the space, and mingling with coaches on the bleachers. The excitement is palpable as youth move onto the court. Soon the space is filled with the satisfying sounds of…

CPRA Concussion Webinar

In partnership with the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association, SIRC will be delivering a free webinar on February 25, 2020 at 12:00PM ET. Click here to register for Concussion Management: Best practices and lessons from the Canadian sport and recreation system.

Mentoring Month

January is National Mentoring Month. Mentorship – a relationship in which advice, information, guidance, support or opportunity are offered – has emerged as a promising practice to recruit, retain and advance women in coaching. Learn more in the SIRCuit.

CCAA Female Apprentice Coach Program

The Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association’s (CCAA) Female Apprentice Coach Program (FACP) is designed to facilitate the transition of student-athletes into coaching roles. Now in its 15th year, the program builds the coaching skills and confidence of student-athletes, and enhances the leadership skills of mentor coaches. Learn about the 2019-20 season apprentice/mentor duos, and access the…

Speechless syndrome

“Speechless syndrome” occurs when someone lacks the facts to confidently respond to a faulty argument. The October edition of the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching provides the stats and facts to respond to four common assumptions that create barriers to advancing women in leadership.

National Coaches Week 2019

September 21-29, 2019 is National Coaches Week – a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. To celebrate, online training programs through the Coaching Association of Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program are free – click here for information about accessing the training, and other National Coaches Week…