Knowledge Nuggets Innovative return to play COVID-19 Leadership and Governance Physical Health Sport Organization From adapted equipment and modified play, to the appointment of a Chief Medical Officer, sport organizations are leveraging innovation and expertise to inform the development and implementation of their Return to Play plans. Learn more in the SIRC blog.
Knowledge Nuggets Summer 2020 SIRCuit Athlete Development COVID-19 High Performance Leadership and Governance Athlete Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization The 2020 Summer SIRCuit in now available! Browse our newest collection of articles, offering timely and relevant research and insights relating to leadership, athlete development, and high performance sport.
Blog Learnings from the COVID-19 Lockdown – Stories from Event Cancellations July 13, 2020 COVID-19 High Performance Hosting Leadership and Governance Sport Organization For many Canadian sport administrators, a global pandemic seemed the stuff of history books or science fiction movies. However, in March 2020, with COVID-19 sweeping the globe, a number of major sport events were cancelled in Canada. This article shares...
Knowledge Nuggets Performance Leadership and Governance Professional Development Professional Sport Wondering about the impact of luck on performance assessments? Research discovered European football (soccer) league players who scored goals off the post were given more playing time and received higher ratings from journalists and fans, despite the role of chance (i.e....
Knowledge Nuggets Promising Practice Gender Equity Leadership and Governance Professional Development Women and Girls Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization 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...
Knowledge Nuggets Governance COVID-19 Leadership and Governance Sport Organization During times of change and crisis, having a Board of Directors comprised of skilled and experienced leaders is essential. From the SIRC archives, read about Volleyball Canada’s customized approach to Board recruitment and succession planning, which involved identifying key skills...
Knowledge Nuggets SIRCuit Athlete Development Coaching Community Sport Concussion High Performance Leadership and Governance Masters Sport Mental Health Nutrition and Hydration Program Design and Evaluation Athlete Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization Check out the Spring SIRCuit! This collection of articles, provides timely and relevant research and insights relating to leadership, athlete development, and high performance sport: The Role of Nutrition in Sub-Concussion Injury ProtectionEngaging Youth in Evaluation ProcessesAn Official’s Journey to the...
Knowledge Nuggets Communication Communications Leadership and Governance Technology Sport Organization Looking to refine your communication strategy in the current circumstances? Keep in mind four principles for crisis communication: 1. Empathize; 2. Focus on action; 3, Keep it simple; and 4. The medium is the message. Learn more in the SIRC...
Blog COVID Communication Fatigue: Before you add another online meeting, stop and reconsider May 20, 2020 Leadership and Governance Mental Health Physical Health Technology Workplace Wellness Sport Organization As the COVID-19 crisis continues, complaints of meeting fatigue are on the rise. Have you found your day filled with back-to-back Zoom calls, where you stare blankly at the poorly lit face of a colleague on the computer screen, as...
Blog Egale’s Guide to International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia for Sport Organizations May 13, 2020 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Leadership and Governance LGBTQI2S Policy Maker and Government Official Sport Organization As Canada continues to adapt to new ways of connecting while practicing physical isolation, we must not forget the importance of days like the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB), a worldwide celebration of sexual and gender diversities...
