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….
Brent Bottomley was instrumental to the development of cross country skiing in Manitoba. Indeed, his contributions are incalculable. A Passionate Leader Brent was fully immersed in the multi-faceted growth and development of cross country skiing in our province. He served as Chairman of the Cross Country Ski Association of Manitoba (CCSAM) Board of…
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…