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March 13, 2023

How the sport system can best support lifelong participation in sport

Highlights The engagement and retention of adult sport participants is often overlooked within sport systems and organizations that focus predominantly on youth Despite coaches playing a key role in Masters sport, there are no clearly identified pathways into Masters coaching Masters athletes are often relegated to the worst practice times and facility resources This SIRCuit article examines the research and realities of how the sport system can do a better job supporting lifelong participation, in particular by understanding the needs […]

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Remote vs Onsite Employees: Challenging the notion that one size fits all

November 14, 2017

Workplaces have changed and provided more employee options over the last few year both in physical space design, the flexibility in hours employers provide, and the options to work from...

When does a routine become a habit?

July 21, 2014

As an athlete, taking some time off from your sport is an essential part of the training process. After a long season your body needs time to recover. Getting away...

Managing Pain in Endurance Sports

April 11, 2018

Endurance athletes need to persevere through pain in training and competition. According to Kent University’s Samuele Marcora “our mind is what dictates our physical limits”. Exhaustion is not caused by...

Regulating Pre-performance Psychobiosocial States with Music

December 6, 2017

SIRC Highlights from the Study Study background: For athletes at high levels, the ability to control one’s mind in the moments leading up to performance is a key element of...

Mindfulness for Peak Performance

August 2, 2017

Being an athlete is rewarding in countless ways, but there are also times it can be stressful. From experienced world-class athletes to young children in sport, athletes can be under...

Role of a Sport Psychologist

November 2, 2016

Today’s athletes experience a variety of pressures and stress when it comes to sport performance. Many athletes, teams and coaches are taking advantage of sport psychology professionals to aid them...

2015 IIHF World Junior Championships and the use of Emotional Intelligence

December 18, 2014

The 2015 IIHF World Junior Championship, which takes place from December 26, 2014 to January 6, 2015, will be showcasing some of the best young hockey plays under-20 years of...

Striving for Athletic Perfection

October 16, 2014

When stepping onto the field of play, every athlete wants to have the perfect performance.  Being a perfectionist may allow you to set high standards and be meticulous about your...

Overcoming setbacks: developing resilience

October 2, 2014

Athletes deal with many adverse situations ranging from injuries, to coping with pressure, to dealing with mental lapses that can derail their ability to concentrate on performing. Being able to...

Mindset: Mental Strategies to perform at your best

August 21, 2014

Elite athletes have an exceptional ability to rise to the occasion when called upon to perform. Whether it is making that big shot to win the game or making a...