DIFFERENCE MAKERS PART 1: GETTING SPECIFIC ABOUT GAMES

At the Olympics, lots. You know all too well it’s not your regular rodeo; people, environments, circumstances can impact your performance in dramatic ways at Games. A successful Olympic performance demands a careful and deliberate Olympic-specific plan which can be executed in a multi-sport context. Workflows need to be adjusted; ... More

NEW FUNDING PUSH WILL FUEL THE FUTURE OF SPORT

By virtue of who you are, what you have done and what you are committed to do, you have helped to launch an unprecedented avenue for funds into the Canadian sport system: A boost of potentially $1 billion by the end of 2028. The initiative shows that you are the proof sport can truly make a difference, open new doors and inspire a generat... More

HOW GREAT COACHES ARE COACHING THEMSELVES

“Without (my first coach) I would not have committed,” writes Olympic legend Clara Hughes about her provincial-level coach Peter Williamson. “The rest of my history in sport would never have happened.” That history includes multiple medals in Summer and Winter Olympic sports and iconic status as one of Canada’s greatest ... More

WHY OLYMPIC CO-OP SHOULD BE PART OF YOUR PLAN

Your peers, beyond your sport. That’s who. Enter Olympic Co-op: your sounding board, your safe place to come together with other leaders to solve problems, learn and discover new perspectives. In our business of driving excellence, this is the stuff of progress. And in just one year, the Co-op has already improved how we face and ... More

ARE YOU EXPERIENCED?

How do you explain what it feels like to compete at the Olympic Games? ‘I can’t describe this feeling…I’m lost for words…I don’t know what to say…’ Sure, these familiar sound bytes from post-event interviews make for emotional TV, but the truth is some experiences can’t really be explained. As athletes, you either ... More

3 REASONS TO CHOOSE INCLUSION

It’s been four years since the Canadian Olympic Committee took important steps toward creating safer and more inclusive sport environments. First, the organization revised the language in its anti-discrimination articles to make our sport family more inclusive. Then, the #OneTeam program and the resources surrounding it were launched. ... More

HOW TO NAIL THE TEAM SELECTION PROCESS

This familiar high-performance attitude has helped guide Team Canada to some great results at Games. But, what happens if the “controllable” things are not clear during the selection process of that team? How can we control what we don’t understand? Easy. We find clarity, as early as possible — together. TEAM SELECTION IS ... More

TWO YEARS TO TOKYO: BETTER EVERY DAY

That’s the message from Team Canada’s lead mental performance consultant Dr. Peter Jensen – exactly two years ahead of Opening Ceremonies for Tokyo 2020. “Two years seems like a long time.” he says. “But, it’s also a short time.” Indeed, Tokyo 2020 is far enough away to adjust and make changes to your plans, but it’s ... More

6 WAYS TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE

It’s hard to admit and sometimes hard to see, but it’s clear we have more work to do when our government has to remind us that: “All Canadians deserve to participate and compete in a sport environment, free from harassment, abuse or discrimination …” In a country which prides itself in leading by example, and especially following ... More

HIGH PERFORMANCE MEANS BALANCE BEYOND SPORT

In partnership with Deloitte, Game Plan Day in Canada is specifically designed to help athletes find balance and develop concrete skills for their future without sacrificing the need to focus on current goals.  It is built on the fact that a well-rounded athlete will perform better on the field of play.   From 8 a.m. through ... More