Knowledge Nuggets Perception of effort Mental Skills Training Factors Athlete Perception of effort – the conscious sensation of how hard, heavy, and strenuous a physical task is – is the ultimate determinant of endurance performance. Goal-setting, motivation, and self-talk are mental skills athletes can use to engage their minds to...
Knowledge Nuggets Return to Sport for Athletes Athlete Development Coaching COVID-19 Training Factors Athlete Coach Parent Returning to sport after months of isolation can take a mental toll on athletes. Athletes can expect to move through three phases of emotional challenges: managing the emotions associated with losing their bearings; making sense of the situation and giving...
Knowledge Nuggets Did You Know? Athlete Development Training Factors Athlete Coach Parent The “10,000-hour rule” – the notion that 10,000 hours of practice are needed to become an expert in any domain (including sport) – is based on a 1993 study of violinists. But new research replicating the 1993 study could not...
Knowledge Nuggets Athlete Development Athlete Development Children and Youth Coaching Physical Health Sport Participation Training Factors Athlete Coach Parent Sport Organization Is weight training appropriate for children and youth, or does it risk damaging growth plates and stunting growth? A review of the literature in the SIRCuit provides parents, coaches and athletes with the facts.
Knowledge Nuggets Training Methods Athlete Development Mental Skills Training Factors Athlete Coach Endurance athletes use a number of strategies to distract themselves and manage their performance. For example, athletes can manipulate their attention, focusing either internally (e.g. on the running movement, internal body signals) or externally (e.g. on the environment, music). Research...
Knowledge Nuggets Concussion Newsletter Athlete Development Children and Youth Coaching Concussion Training Factors Athlete Coach Official Parent Policy Maker and Government Official Researcher Sport Organization It might be surprising to hear concussions are a serious risk in the sport of volleyball, but research revealed 1 in 10 youth athletes will sustain a concussion on the court this year. Learn how Volleyball Canada is using the...
Blog Plyometrics – Bridging the Gap between Speed and Strength July 27, 2016 Athlete Development Coaching Training Factors Athlete Coach Parent Plyometric training (often termed jump training or plyos) is a combination of sport-specific exercises that combine power, speed, and strength in order to enhance performance. While this type of training can work for any athlete, sports that have a lot...
Blog Variable resistance training: Adding a link to the chain! March 15, 2017 Athlete Development Training Factors Athlete Coach Strength training has been a staple part of any athlete’s training program for years and there are many variations that can be applied to standard strength training scenarios to capitalize on building strength. Where strength training can sometimes be seen...
Blog How Can You Adapt Your Exercise Plans to Your Travel? July 26, 2017 Athlete Development Training Factors Travel and Adventure Athlete Be it for business or for pleasure, travelling often shakes up your normal schedule. Meals, sleep, and fitness routines change to accommodate meetings or activities. Travel doesn’t need to set you back from your fitness goals, though. There are several...
Blog Don’t Get Tied Up In Knots – Try Rope Training November 22, 2017 Athlete Development Physical Health Training Factors Athlete Perfecting a good workout routine that balances aerobic, anaerobic and strength training is a great goal for all around fitness. However, sometimes your body settles into a rhythm and fewer gains are seen. Changing up your routine and incorporating different...
