Encourage your athletes to help others as they foster their sense of personal responsibility with these five practical strategies. As young athletes navigate through adolescence, they may run into situations that challenge their moral compass. Whether your athlete is faced with an ethical dilemma in school, in sport, or in the community, doing the right thing is […]

College Football is one of the most competitive sports and with a lot of big names it can be hard to decide on the right fit. There are things more important than what division the school competes in for football.

Do you know when’s a good time to introduce your student-athlete to a college coach? How about ways to stay on track academically and athletically?

Here are some important things parents should know before starting the recruiting process to help them manage it better.

Meet five women that stood out on the world's largest stage, the Olympics.

One thing’s for sure: That spill you took hurt. But does the pain require immediate attention from a specialist? Maybe it can wait for a scheduled appointment. It can be tough to tell. If you suffer an acute orthopedic injury – a sudden injury that causes severe or intense pain – you should visit a […]

Here’s how and why you should encourage your athlete to take a proactive stance on their overall wellbeing by setting healthy boundaries for themselves. Between school, sports, social activities, and life at home, student-athletes have a lot of responsibilities that are often associated with high expectations and pressure. Knowing how to draw healthy boundaries for […]

After graduating from the University of Saskatchewan, Russ Sheppard was set up to find a cushy job, start a family, work for 30 years and retire. But, at the time, that lifestyle didn’t appeal to him, so instead he accepted a teaching position in Kuglutkuk, Nanavut – a town on the icy shores of the […]

My 15-years old daughter has played team sports for years. Unfortunately, self-esteem/confidence are at an all-time low of 0/10. She is cluttered with negative self-talk, a defeated attitude/mindset/body language. Her coaches said today she is “un-coachable”. She is removed from the competition team. Her coaches ask that she continues with practice, training to build her […]

Stopping the cycle of disrespect in sports is crucial to creating a fun, safe, and positive experience for all young athletes. As parents, you can hold yourself and your athletes accountable for being respectful, even when emotions are high. As a parent of an athlete, part of your job is to make sure that your […]