Our new President & CEO Janet McMahon talks about her career in sport and what she’s most looking forward to as the new leader of our organization.
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…
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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…
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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…
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On behalf of its Board of Directors and Selection Committee, the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame is pleased to introduce the Class of 2023. This year’s class encompasses six sports, including three individual athletes, two builders, and one team. “It is an honour to recognize these athletes and builders, not only for their achievements in…
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