Coaching Young Athletes

As a coach, there is always a chance that you will spot exceptional talent in a young athlete. When this happens, it can be easy to forget that that talent is wrapped inside the body and mind of a child. Kids think differently than adults, especially when they are younger. Abstract thinking doesn't really start developing until adolescence, so it can be quite a challenge as a coach to effectively...Read more

SIRC at the CS4L National Summit

In support of the Canadian Sport for Life ( CS4L ) movement SIRC is hosting an interactive Resource Centre at the National Summit (Wed & Thursday, Feb 1 & 2, 2012) and the World LTAD Symposium (Friday, February 3, 2012) in Gatineau, QC. Among the resources we are making available: In print: Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) from over 30 National Sport Organizations SIRC Newsletters on...Read more