SIRC Newsletter: Social Media

Sport and social media are now irrevocably intertwined with fans actively engaged with their favourite athletes and sport teams on a regular basis. The World Cup is currently being touted as the biggest social media event ever with millions of fans tweeting, posting and commenting on each live game. It changes so quickly that it can be difficult for sport organizations, coaches and athletes to...Read more
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The Best Defensive Techniques in Soccer

By Amanda Johnston - Algonquin Sport Business Management student With the 2014 FIFA World Cup underway, everyone around the world is talking about these elite teams and how they will apply specific strategies to win the coveted World Cup. Players, coaches, and fans across the globe have high demands for achieving the most efficient tactical techniques for the sport and knowing defensive tactics...Read more
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Brazuca: The World Cup Ball

The soccer world is excited for the 2014 FIFA World Cup hosted by arguably the greatest soccer nation in the world, Brazil. The tournament will take place from June 12 to July 13 with 32 nations vying to hoist the gold FIFA World Cup trophy . Qualifying countries have been drawn into their groups and matches have been set. As in most World Cup of Soccer years, the Brazilian side is one of the...Read more
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