The practice environment and athlete learning

The coaching environment influences athlete development. Research shows that for coaches to create effective learning environments for athletes they need to deliberately plan each practice session. To do so, coaches need to know their athlete’s capabilities and needs and should differentiate or individualize practice instead of adopting a “one size fits all” approach.

Scoring for the planet

Football clubs are making significant strides for the planet through innovative initiatives like Pledgeball, which harnesses the collective energy of fans to tackle climate change head-on. An examination of this campaign within a European football club revealed that by strategically aligning climate initiatives with fan identities and leveraging the sport’s distinctive culture, clubs effectively empowered…

Power Balance: The black box of the Canadian sport system

Within the Canadian sport system lies a black box of power imbalance, a black box the Future of Sport in Canada Commission will need the key to address. Our research offers insights into:   cost benefits and savings to a power balanced sport model;  how to build power balance into a system through independence, transparency, and…

Indigenous youth and sport research

For indigenous youth, having access to sport programming centered in culture and community is important. A recent research study centered on indigenous youth and sport showed that they want to be involved in the research process and offer many unique and valuable perspectives. Sport researchers need to consider how they can engage communities in research…

Optimizing gender-specific performance

Optimizing performance in soccer requires collaboration among coaches, physicians, nutritionists, and exercise physiologists to provide tailored recommendations. A recent study offers valuable insights into essential factors, including hydration status and training load structure, crucial for optimizing body composition and health.

Minor soccer referees in Quebec to wear body cameras to prevent abuse

To combat escalating abuse from parents and coaches, a minor soccer association plans to equip referees with body cameras aiming to protect young referees and deter aggressive behaviour. In Ontario, a pilot project with referee-worn cameras has shown promise, acting as a visual deterrent against abuse and providing referees with a tool to record incidents.

Reducing Waste in Sport

As we learn more about the environment and look for ways to keep the Earth clean, we look to reduce the waste that we create. No matter who you are in the sport sector, whether it be an athlete, parent, coach, or administrator, changes can be made to reduce environmental footprint. This blog provides information…

Re-imagining sport through the power of strategic partnerships

Tennis is more than a sport; it’s a gateway to empowerment and inclusivity. Its appeal lies in the rhythm of the game, the strategy, and the ability to bond communities through a shared passion. However, accessing tennis hasn’t always been equitable. And yet, Tennis Canada is changing that narrative through a pioneering partnership with Big…

Recommendations and resources for disability sport event managers

There are many things that need to be considered when planning a sport event. The Canadian Disability Participation Project has created a module called Training and Managing Disability Sport Event Volunteers: Recommendations and Resources to help any sporting body or sport event manager in training and managing a volunteer workforce. It includes 12 best practice…

Women in sport

In trying to strive to create more inclusive spaces for everyone, one piece that is still missing is equality in sport media representation. With over 90 percent of Canadian sports media coverage being focused on men’s sport the Government of Canada has committed to reaching gender equity in sport. This SIRC article has a collection…