ALBERTA SPORT DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
2012/2013 ANNUAL REPORT
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Department of Physical Education and Recreation Studies Mount Royal University 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, Alberta T3E 6K6 T: 403.440.8668 E: calgaryregion@asdc.ca
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Executive summary ASDC – Calgary Region Coordinator, Reid Bilben, provides an overview of the accomplishments of 2012/2013.
Vision, mission & guiding principles ASDC’s commitment to enhancing sport in Alberta is defined through the vision, mission & guiding principles.
Programs & services Details about performance programs, performance services, and life services are provided to athletes, coaches, and parents.
Staff & resources The people who contribute their expertise to the ASDC – Calgary Region are listed.
Sport science consultants Qualified service providers who contribute their expertise to the ASDC – Calgary Region are listed.
Accountability Revenues and expenses of the ASDC – Calgary Region for the 2012/2013 fiscal year are reported.
Goals & initiatives Short and long term goals are listed with the programs and services offered to achieve them.
Co-curricular activities Strategic partnerships which developed projects and initiatives are shared.
Evidence based outcomes New evidence based research involving developing athletes and coaches is outlined.
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ENHANCING SPORT IN ALBERTA
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1,766
ATHLETES, COACHES, AND PARENTS RECEIVED SPORT SCIENCE SUPPORT THROUGH ASDC – CALGARY REGION
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Sport is dynamic and so is the Alberta Sport Development Centre – Calgary Region (ASDC). In partnership with Mount Royal University, the ASDC – Calgary has continued to build capacity within the sport sector. We have been able to support athletes, coaches, parents, and administrators with education on performance and at the same time provide experiential learning opportunities for developing service providers. Our vision to enhance sport in Alberta has continued to change as we navigate the complex pathways of athlete development. Over the past 12 months, we have been able to offer programs to 13 provincial sport organizations and support over 1,750 athletes, coaches, parents, and administrators with services. As a member of the ASDC network in Alberta, we continue to provide leadership in sport development across the province. By creating strategic partnerships with provincial sport organizations and partnering with faculty within the Department of Physical Education and Recreation Studies at Mount Royal University, we are able to provide evidence based programs and services that will increase Alberta athlete performances at national competitions. Here are a few key programs that we offered this year that contributed to our goals: • • •
Developed sport science programs in partnership with six PSO training groups that are in years 2/3/4 of their yearly training plans Developed Integrated Support Team of sport science professionals for Cougar Varsity Athletics at Mount Royal University Hosted 70 emerging coaches for a professional development opportunity to understand athlete development and sport sciences services
The ASDC – Calgary continues to partner with the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary on initiatives that will contribute to a more efficient sport delivery system within the province of Alberta. With added interest in our programming from provincial and national sport organizations, the future looks promising to provide more quality sport science support for Alberta’s emerging athletes and coaches.
Reid Bilben Coordinator ASDC – Calgary Region
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“ASDC – Calgary has enabled us to increase our knowledge of sport science and implement strategies to improve deliveries in those areas.” Mike Holroyd, High Performance Head Coach – Slalom Canoe Kayak
Photo courtesy of Alberta Whitewater Association
VISION
To enhance sport in Alberta
MISSION
To support provincial-level athletes to achieve podium performances in national competition through the delivery of educational and sport science services
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The following principles direct, lead, and strengthen our commitment to enhance sport in Alberta, and provide programs and services centered on athletic performance. Leadership – Promote a unified, integrated approach for the development of emerging athletes and coaches through the delivery of athlete/coach centered programs and services. Financial Accountability – Ensure fiscal responsibility by using clear, transparent policies and procedures. Partnerships – Create local, provincial, and national strategic partnerships that will enhance the services and resources available for emerging, elite-level athletes and coaches. Sport Development – Enhance sport by continued development of athletes, coaches, administrators, and parents using education through the Canadian Sport for Life framework. Marketing & Branding – Position the ASDC – Calgary Region as an industry leading provider for sport science and sport medicine services for emerging, elite-level athletes and coaches. Resources – Contribute resources and expertise to the regional and provincial sport community to further enhance the development of sport in Alberta.
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PROGRAMS & SERVICES 233 ATHLETES & COACHES
PERFORMANCE PROGRAMS The ASDC – Calgary Region supported the following provincial training groups:
ALPINE SKIING BIATHLON CANOE/KAYAK FREESTYLE SKIING (MOGULS) FREESTYLE SKIING (SLOPESTYLE) GOALBALL Photo courtesy of the Canadian Paralympic Committee
Performance Programs were developed based on the needs of emerging athletes and coaches within our region. Our Integrated Support Team (IST) consisting of ASDC – Calgary Region staff, faculty, and sport consultants worked closely with the provincial sport organizations’ High Performance Directors and Coaches to develop services for these training groups. These programs supported 233 athletes and coaches with sport science services that enhanced current services available to athletes.
NETBALL PARA ALPINE PARA CYCLING RUGBY SPECIAL OLYMPICS
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COACHES
TESTING
PSYCHOLOGY
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
NUTRITION
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MALES
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PROGRAMS & SERVICES 345 ATHLETES & COACHES
PERFORMANCE SERVICES The ASDC – Calgary Region supported the following training groups:
ALARIS BASKETBALL BASKETBALL – INDIVIDUAL COUGAR ATHLETICS BASKETBALL (MOGULS) COUGAR ATHLETICS GOLF
COUGAR ATHLETICS HOCKEY Photo courtesy of Cougar Athletics
Performance Services were provided to training groups based on a fee for service model. Similar to our Performance Programs, our Integrated Support Team (IST) consisting of ASDC – Calgary Region staff, faculty, and sport consultants worked closely with the director and/or coach to develop services specific for these training groups. The ASDC – Calgary Region supported 345 athletes and coaches with the delivery of Performance Services.
COUGAR ATHLETICS SOCCER COUGAR ATHLETICS VOLLEYBALL PETERMAN RINK VOLLEYBALL
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COACHES
TESTING
PSYCHOLOGY
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
NUTRITION
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EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
COACH PSYCHOLOGY
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PROGRAMS & SERVICES 3,190 ATHLETES, COACHES & PARENTS
COACH DEVELOPMENT
The Coach Development pillar of service is critical in building capacity within the sport system by ensuring our emerging coaches are knowledgeable and confident in supporting emerging athletes.
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EMERGING COACHES WERE SUPPORTED BY THE ASDC – CALGARY REGION AND PARTNERS OVER THIS PAST YEAR
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LIFE SERVICES The Life Services pillar is focused around knowledge exchange for all emerging athletes, coaches, parents and administrators within the Calgary region. This service was designed to provide the knowledge, experience and understanding that athletes, coaches, and parents need to further develop their personal skills away from the field of play.
Education Sessions
Athletes, coaches, and parents
PARTICIPANTS
SESSION TOPICS
ALBERTA BICYCLE ASSOCIATION
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NCCP Courses
ALBERTA SUMMER GAMES
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Psychology
ALBERTA VOLLEYBALL
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NCCP Courses
ASRPWF LTAD IMPLEMENTATION SUMMIT
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LTAD
CALGARY BOARD OF EDUCATION
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Exercise Physiology
CDN TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS
2,750
General Awareness
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Coach development workshop
SPORT: DOING IT RIGHT WORKSHOP
Research Sessions MONITORING ATHLETE GROWTH PROJECT 104
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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR STUDENTS Faculty within the Department of Physical Education and Recreation Studies at Mount Royal University along with the ASDC – Calgary Region Coordinator provided 6 undergraduate students the ability to use what they have learned in the classroom environment and apply it to real life experiences.
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Associate Professor, Dwayne Sheehan, provided leadership and expertise to the following students who are involved with Phase II of the Monitoring Athlete Growth Project: Miranda MacCallum, Collette White, Anna Mollo, Terrance Wong, and Alexa Connelly. This project continues to deliver growth and fundamental movement measurements for 104 emerging athletes.
MOUNT ROYAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVED AN EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH THE ASDC – CALGARY REGION Photo courtesy of Dwayne Sheehan
STAFF & RESOURCES The ASDC – Calgary Region is embedded in the Department of Physical Education and Recreation Studies and utilizes a volunteer advisory group to provide feedback and input from the sporting community. Also, the ASDC – Calgary Region offers practical work experience to faculty and undergraduate students within the Department of Physical Education and Recreation Studies as they work directly with provincial training groups.
ASDC – CALGARY REGION STAFF
ADVISORY GROUP (Term End Date)
REID BILBEN ASDC Coordinator
MIRANDA MACCALLUM* Research Assistant
KELLY BECHARD, Former Elite Athlete Hockey Canada (03/31/2014)
SARAH CAMPBELL Project & Financial Associate
ANNA MOLLO* Research Assistant
ALEXA RAE CONNOLLY* Research Assistant GERI LYNN GOUGLAS Scheduling Assistant ELLA HO Accounts Payable SAMANTHA HUMPHRYS Administrative Assistant JONATHAN KINSEY Facility Scheduling
AMY NIXON Contracts Legal Advisor JOCELYN PETERMAN* Strength Program Assistant STEPHEN PRICE Physical Education and Recreation Studies Chair COLLETTE WHITE* Research Assistant TERRANCE WONG* Research Assistant
*denotes full time Mount Royal University undergraduate students
CARA BUTTON, Life Services Manager Canadian Sport Centre – Calgary (03/31/2013) CHRIS DAWE, Director of Recreation Mount Royal University (03/31/2014) SANDRA LAMB, Women’s Volleyball Head Coach Mount Royal University (03/31/2013) DAVID LEGG, Professor Mount Royal University (03/31/2014) JASON POOLE, Director – Sport Services Canadian Sport Centre – Calgary (03/31/2014) STEPHEN PRICE, Physical Education and Recreation Studies Chair, Mount Royal University (Ex-officio – no term) GORD SMITH, Former Elite Coach Badminton Canada (03/31/2014) FRANK VAN DEN BERG, Registered Psychologist Mental Training & Coaching Centre (03/31/2013) KHATIJA WESTBROOK, Associate Professor Mount Royal University (03/31/2013) BRETT ZAGOZEWSKI, Athletic Director Alberta Alpine (03/31/2014)
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MEMBERS OF ASDC – CALGARY REGION RECEIVED SPORT SCIENCE SERVICES
PHYSICAL EDUCATION & RECREATION STUDIES FACULTY JILL PARNELL, PhD Assistant Professor HEATHER RAY, PhD Assistant Professor DWAYNE SHEEHAN, PhD Associate Professor SHAWN SKY, M.Sc. Assistant Professor JORDAN THORNLEY, CEP CSCS Lecturer
MOUNT ROYAL RECREATION STAFF MICHELLE HILLE Personal Trainer JUSTIN SINCLAIR Personal Trainer SHELLY STRANAGHAN Exercise Physiologist
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS ALEXA RAE CONNOLLY MIRANDA MACCALLUM ANNA MOLLO
DENNIS VALDEZ, M.Sc. CAT(c) ATC Assistant Professor
JOCELYN PETERMAN COLLETTE WHITE TERRANCE WONG
SPORT CONSULTANTS
The ASDC – Calgary Region relies on the expertise and experience of qualified service providers at Mount Royal University and in the community to provide world class services to our athletes. It is these positive working relationships that enable us to provide industry leading programs and services to emerging athletes and at the same time build capacity with service providers by partnering emerging professionals with seasoned veterans.
MARK BARRETT, Exercise Physiologist Strong Cowboy Strength & Conditioning
JESSICA KRYSKI, Exercise Physiologist Canadian Sport Institute – Calgary
DR. PETER BOYNE, Chiropractor Jasper Chiropractic & Body Care Clinic
DANA LIS, Sport Dietician Canadian Sport Institute – Pacific
APRIL CLAY, Registered Psychologist Body Mind Motion Inc.
DR. KAREN MACNEILL, Registered Psychologist MacNeill Consulting
MICHAEL COOK, Strength & Conditioning University of Alberta
SUSAN MASSITTI, Physiotherapist Canadian Sport Institute – Calgary
JAN DERPAK, Performance Consultant Performance Pathways
LINDSEY MATERI, Strength & Conditioning University of Alberta
KELLY DRAGER, Registered Dietician Canadian Sport Institute – Calgary
DR. STEPHEN NORRIS Sport Consultant
SHANE EASU, Exercise Physiologist (Adaptive Sport) Canadian Sport Institute – Calgary
SHAWN PRESTON, Strength & Conditioning Peak Power Sport Development
KELLY ANNE ERDMAN, Registered Dietician Canadian Sport Institute – Calgary
KELLY QUIPP, Exercise Physiology Technician Canadian Sport Institute – Calgary
CLARE FEWSTER, Performance Consultant Clare Fewster Inc.
LISA ROGERSON, Sport Psychologist University of Alberta
JULIE GOWENS, Strength & Conditioning (Adaptive Sport) Canadian Sport Institute – Calgary
NANCY SCHOLTZ, Exercise Physiologist Canadian Sport Institute – Calgary
DR. VICKI HARBER, Professor University of Alberta ALAYNE HING, Performance Consultant Elite Edge Consulting PAULA JARDINE, Manager, Talent ID Canadian Sport Institute – Calgary
MIKE SOUSTER, Exercise Physiologist Peak Power Sport Development FRANK VAN DEN BERG, Registered Psychologist Mental Training & Coaching Centre Inc. KIRSTI VAN DORNICK, Adaptive Physical Activity Consultant, Steadward Centre, University of Alberta KIM WAGNER JONES, Registered Dietician Canadian Sport Institute – Calgary
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ACCOUNTABILITY
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242,000
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DOLLARS WERE INVESTED IN SPORT SCIENCE SERVICES
FINANCIAL INVESTMENT Mount Royal University in partnership with the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks, Wildlife Foundation invested over $242,000 into the development of emerging athletes, coaches, and parents in the Calgary region. By developing strategic partnerships within the ASDC network, provincial sport organizations, and the Canadian Sport Institute – Calgary, the ASDC – Calgary Region has been able to offer effective programming on limited resources.
REPORTING PERIOD: APRIL 1, 2012 – MARCH 31, 2013 REVENUE SOURCES Operating rollover from 2011–2012 year ASRPWF operating funding for 2012–2013 year ASRPWF Grant – Development initiatives program ASRPWF Grant – Donation fund program Coaching Association of Canada Grant-Investors Group Earned revenue Mount Royal contributions in-kind Total Revenue
$41,580.22 110,000.00 5,000.00 1,500.00 500.00 59,577.27 23,849.00 $242,006.49
EXPENSES Administration costs Advertising Capital assets Programs and services Total expenses
$107,651.50 1,594.77 10,608.65 79,893.53 $199,748.45 $42,258.04
Remaining money in budget
REVENUES
EXPENSES MRU Operating in-kind roll over 10% 17% Programs and services 40%
Earned revenue 25% Coaching association 0% ASRPWF grants 3%
ASRPWF operating 45%
Administration costs 54%
Capital assets 5% Advertising 1%
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GOALS & INITIATIVES Recreation Association for the Blind
The ASDC – Calgary Region successfully accomplished more this past year than expected. It is because of teamwork, dedication, and a commitment to improving services available to emerging athletes that we were able to realize five short term goals. With great partners, loyal supporters and remarkable talented service providers, we will continue to accomplish our goals.
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PROVINCIAL TRAINING GROUPS WERE ESTABLISHED AND SUPPORTED WITH SPORT SCIENCE SERVICES
SHORT TERM GOALS 2012 ASDC – CALGARY REGION GOALS
PROGRAMS / SERVICES / INITIATIVES OFFERED
GOAL ACHIEVED
To support 10 provincial training groups (number of athletes determined by High Performance Coach) with the delivery of our Provincial Sport Science Program through the Performance Program pillar.
Supported 11 provincial training groups with sport science services (Alpine, Biathlon, Canoe/ Kayak, Freestyle Skiing (Moguls & Slopestyle), Goalball, Para-alpine, Para-cycling, Netball, Rugby, Special Olympics).
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To support 10 athletes with a Talent ID profile and strength and conditioning support with the Athlete Enhancement Program through the Performance Program pillar.
This ASDC Network project never occurred.
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To support five local training groups with the sport sciences services through our Performance Services.
Supported 15 local training groups with sport science services (Alaris Royalty Corporation, Alberta Volleyball, Chiso Ufondo (& Basketball Alberta), Foundations for the Future Academy, Peterman Rink, all MRU Varsity Teams).
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To offer online Winning Edge Seminars (WES) focused on athletic performance, life skills or personal development as part of our Educational Resources.
Developed ASDC – Calgary Youtube channel, streamed through our website to educate and share sport science information with our membership.
To enhance coach development in the region by hosting a semi-annual coach workshop focusing on sport science.
In partnership with Sport Calgary, hosted a coach development workshop for 70 participants (coaches, parents & administrators).
To collaborate with faculty on the Monitoring Athlete Growth (Canadian Sport for Life) Project. This project will assist 90 athletes, their parents and coaches.
Completed Phase II of the MAG project that supported 104 athletes with growth measurements and fundamental movement skills. Ongoing data was presented and shared at the 2013 Canadian Sport 4 Life Conference in Gateneau, Quebec.
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MONITORING ATHLETE GROWTH PROJECT Utilizing Istvan Balyi and Richard Way’s “The Role of Monitoring Growth in Long Term Athlete Development” the ASDC – Calgary has established a base line of growth measurements for 104 emerging athletes from 39 communities in Calgary. This information will be used as part of a long term understanding of the effect Peak Height Velocity has on fundamental movement and sport specific skills.
In addition to general measures of motor skill development, a more comprehensive assessment of balance and moderate to vigorous physical activity (MVPA) has been conducted for these athletes. Parents and athletes (participants) have been provided with personalized reports that inform the families about the importance of monitoring pre-adolescent growth. This heightened awareness about the importance of fundamental movement skill development and daily physical activity may help participants in their journey toward athletic performance. Initial data and preliminary results were presented at the following academic event: • Canadian Sport 4 Life Conference – January 2013
Photo courtesy of Mark Yungblut
LONG TERM GOALS GOAL ACHIEVED
ASDC NETWORK GOALS
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED
Increase podium performances of Alberta athletes at the Winter and Summer Canada Games.
No interprovincial games during this 2012 – 2013 fiscal year. Next Interprovincial games are Canada Summer Games in August 2013.
To be the number one service provider for sport science programs and services for all provincial level athletes and organizations in the province of Alberta.
Developed relationships, provided services or collaborated with 20 provincial sport organizations.
To actively seek and collaborate with academia on research initiatives for emerging athletes and coaches and act as a resource for data collection and program implementation.
1. Supplement Use in Young Athletes (J. Parnell) 566 emerging athletes, aged 11-25, participated in a research project analyzing supplement use in young athletes. Initial findings were shared with all ASDC – Calgary members/stakeholders. 2. Mental Skills Inventory for Sports (F. van den Berg) provided 11 training groups with evidence regarding the mental skills of their emerging athletes in the province. 3. Measuring Athlete Growth project (D. Sheehan) providing 104 emerging athletes and their parents, teachers, and coaches information and education about the importance of measuring growth and its implications on fundamental movement skills.
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Increase Alberta athletes/ coaches who represent Alberta on or at National or International / Professional competitions.
Supported 25 athletes with services who are now in their respective National team programs (Senior team, Junior team, Development team).
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Educate coaches, volunteers and parents on the Long Term Athlete Development Framework.
Facilitated 5 educational sessions in which 70 athletes, coaches, and parents attended to learn about Canadian Sport 4 Life and the Long Term Athlete Development framework.
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
The ASDC – Calgary Region developed and coordinated the following programs in partnerships with other ASDC’s or the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary:
ALBERTA CANOE/KAYAK (SLALOM) Canoe/Kayak (Slalom) – partnered with the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary to support the Canoe/Kayak training group that consisted of six athletes (three national team and three provincial team). This very successful partnership provided an excellent training environment for both elite and emerging athletes by sharing financial resources and staff to ensure the best services were available to all athletes. BASKETBALL ALBERTA In partnership with the ASDC – Central, we provided a coordinated sport science delivery program consisting of field testing for 60 males and 60 females as part of Basketball Alberta’s Centre for Performance program. These consistent testing protocols used as part of the program allowed Basketball Alberta’s coaches to assess and monitor their emerging athletes from training camp to training camp. FREESTYLE SKIING Partnered with the ASDC – Capital Region, we supported 10 emerging Freestyle ski athletes with ongoing strength and conditioning in Calgary, Edmonton and Jasper. While the athletes were home, they have access to bi-weekly strength and conditioning support delivered by a local service provider who would communicate and coordinate the program delivery with two other service providers in the province. GOALBALL Collaborated with the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary to develop a comprehensive sport science program for nine national and provincial athletes. A Yearly Training Program was established to provide testing, strength and conditioning, sport psychology and nutritional support for this training group.
MOUNT ROYAL COUGAR ATHLETICS An Integrated Support Team, consisting of a strength and conditioning coach, dietician and sport psychologist was developed to support all 160 varsity athletes with sport science services. This was the first time sport science services were offered to teams as part of their training programs. It was noted that support from the ASDC – Calgary Region was beneficial in helping the teams transition from the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association to Canadian Interuniversity Sport. PARA CYCLING Provided sport science coordination for the National Cycling Centre developmental athletes by partnering with the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary. Six athletes and a High Performance Coach received strength and conditioning support, lab testing, psychology analysis and nutritional advice to help them train harder. The members of the IST supported the coach with advice based on the YTP built for each individual athlete. RUGBY ALBERTA Collaborated with the ASDC – Capital Region to provide Rugby Alberta with a coordinated service for 10 athletes in Calgary and Edmonton as part of the Rugby Alberta Academy. A coordinated approach developing a strength program ensured that consistent information was being presented to all athletes while providing the flexibility to deliver it locally to suit the needs of regional athletes.
ATHLETE DEMOGRAPHIC
Training to Train 13%
Training to Win 12%
Training to Compete 51% Learning to Train 12%
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EVIDENCE BASED OUTCOMES
The ASDC – Calgary Region continues to support and develop new evidence based research involving developing athletes and coaches. ASDC – Calgary Region consultants use this evidence to deliver the latest information to emerging athletes.
“Research on current dietary habits and future nutrition educational strategies is fundamental to promoting optimal performance and health in developing athletes.” Jill Parnell, PhD, Assistant Professor, Mount Royal University
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MENTAL SKILLS INVENTORY FOR SPORTS ASSESSMENT
Frank van den Berg M.Sc. & Shawn Sky M.Sc. (Sport Psychology) The purpose of this study is to create a valid and reliable tool (MSIS F. van den Berg, 2006) to measure mental skills in emerging, developing athletes in Canada. 167 emerging athletes have received an individual profile outlining strengths and opportunities as it relates to their individual mental skills. These profiles are used by performance consultants to provide specific knowledge and strategies for the individual athletes.
DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS USE IN YOUNG CANADIAN ATHLETES Jill Parnell, PhD & Kelly Anne Erdman, RD
Research conducted by Parnell and Erdman included results from 566 athletes completing a questionnaire. The group was very diverse with ages ranging from 11-25 years and participants from all different types of sports. This is obviously a very important area of research, they found 98% of all athletes are taking one or more type of sport supplement. Vitamin C, vitamin water, and sports drinks and bars are some of the most popular. However, young athletes are also taking creatine, energy drinks, and other supplements that have not been tested in this demographic for safety and efficacy. The chart below shows the five primary reasons athletes use supplements. The percentage of total athletes is shown based on sport type. It is very important that athletes consider why they are taking a supplement and make sure that the supplement and reason for taking the supplement match-up.
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TOP 5 REASONS FOR USING SUPPLEMENTS Endurance Intermittent
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Appearance Strength
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Stay healthy
Increase energy
Immune system
Recovery
Overall athletic performance
The most popular sources of information about supplements for athletes are family and friends, and coaches. Therefore, it is important that these individuals can provide the best information or find a nutrition professional who can educate the athletes. Parnell and Erdman will continue to do more research into diet quality and supplement use in young athletes. Their next step will be to look at the actual foods eaten to determine how healthy athletes’ diets are.
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