By successfully completing the Making Ethical Decisions workshop, you will be fully equipped to handle virtually any ethical situation with confidence. MED is one of the NCCP’s cornerstone workshops, leaving coaches with no doubt as to what to do when the going gets tough. To register, please sign in to the Locker and go to Calendar….
By successfully completing the Making Ethical Decisions workshop, you will be fully equipped to handle virtually any ethical situation with confidence. MED is one of the NCCP’s cornerstone workshops, leaving coaches with no doubt as to what to do when the going gets tough. To register, please sign in to the Locker and go to Calendar….
Compared to other athletes, high-performance athletes tend to have higher instances of mental illness and mental health disorders. In this micro session, Lindsay Berard explains what mental health versus mental illness is and introduces the mental health continuum. Coaches can use this tool to support their athletes, by identifying where they are situated on this…
Coaching is a profession driven by passion, and the desire to help athletes be their best. Sometimes, coaches can become overly passionate, at the expense of their mental health and other life factors. In this micro-session, Cheryl Coulter discusses how coaches can harness their passion in a way that aligns with life, identifies different stressors…
Have you ever heard of savoring in sport? It can be difficult for coaches to maintain mental health in different high-performance situations when faced with the pressures of competition. In this micro-session, Craig Hillier discusses the area of positive psychology, what it is, and how coaches can use positive psychology techniques, like savoring, to maintain mental…
Dealing with the demands of life and coaching can cause some coaches to feel overwhelmed. Andrea McPhail was a high-performance speed skating athlete and coach. In this micro session, Andrea discusses how coaches can maintain a work-life balance, how to identify the signs and symptoms of stress and anxiety, and how to cope with them….
Tim McIsaac is a decorated Paralympian in the sport of para-swimming. In This Micro-Session, Tim discusses how today’s sport climate places more emphasis on a holistic approach to mental health, and the types of pressures that today’s athletes face. Watch this micro-session to learn more about how maintaining good mental health as a coach can…
Many coaches are unsure of how to approach discussing mental health with their athletes and how to help them feel comfortable enough to discuss these topics. In this micro session, Dr. Nickolas Kosmenko discusses what a safe space for mental health in sport is, what does this safe space look like, and provides coaches with…
Coaches are dedicated mentors and role models who continuously shape our province’s treasured athletes and nurture the values of sport. They are committed to help athletes build their character, sharpen their skills, and reach their full potential. One of the many ways we recognize these efforts is during National Coaches Week, which is a celebration…
As a badminton coach over the past 10 years, Kyler Murray has come to be known as a quiet leader. Kyler is committed to creating a positive sport environment where athletes feel comfortable expressing their authentic selves, making mistakes, and having fun. He does this by modeling sportsmanship, being positive and kind to his athletes…