Month: September 2021

September 24, 2021, Winnipeg MB – To keep Manitobans safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19, Sport Manitoba and the Niverville host society are announcing the cancellation of the 2022 Manitoba Games powered by Manitoba Hydro. The Games were scheduled to take place in Niverville from February 27 – March 5, 2022. The scope of…

As football season is in full gear, many athletes have not competed at high intensities for some time. Some of the most common injuries in the physical sport of football include concussions, hamstring, ACL/MCL and shoulder dislocations, and clavicle fractures.  It is essential to bring forward injury prevention techniques and tactics to ensure athletes are…

A movie could be made about Corey Koskie’s path to the big leagues. Born in the small town of Anola, Manitoba, Koskie played hockey, baseball, and volleyball. At the age of 18, he earned a scholarship to play for the University of Manitoba’s Men’s Volleyball Team, and was committed to focus on volleyball full-time in…

‘70s Hoops Many people know about the fast-paced, end-to-end action, three-point shooting style that is today’s NBA. But back in the ‘70s, the game looked nothing like that.  The three-point line did not exist, hard fouls were just ordinary fouls as flagrant fouls didn’t even come into existence until 1990; and if you wanted to…

We use a Glute-Ham bench with our athletes, and although not always present at training facilities, they are a great addition to any training space. The Glute-Ham bench is often adjustable, which provides comfortable and stable support that allows athletes to complete movements and hold specific positions. These exercises target the hamstrings, glutes, lower back…

Concussion Awareness Week, held across Canada from September 25 to October 1, 2022, encourages everyone to get involved in preventing, recognizing, and managing concussions. Any blow to the head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that jars your head, could cause a concussion. When you don’t feel right, feel like you’re in…

This month marks the season start of many school and winter sports, and as athletes begin to transition into a competition schedule, coaches should ensure they incorporate athlete screens, assessments and fitness tests into their athletes’ yearly training plans to help optimize their performance.   These three important components: screening, assessments, and athletic fitness testing,…

The Olympics is something people who love sports, like myself, look forward to. However, fans of the Olympics are not exclusive to sports fans. There are people who look forward to the Olympics to support their representatives, to root for their home countries, and residents of the host city. Personally, I have trained athletes who have…

The Olympics is something people who love sports, like myself, look forward to. However, fans of the Olympics are not exclusive to sports fans. There are people who look forward to the Olympics to support their representatives, to root for their home countries, and residents of the host city. Personally, I have trained athletes who…

Every workplace benefits from some team-building activities to connect with coworkers. It’s a way to get to know each other better outside of work meetings and calls, and to take a necessary pause for our well-being. Our private custom wellness sessions are the perfect way to take a work break and reap the rewards of…