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Sport Intelligence: The Canadian Perspective

Sport Intelligence: The Canadian Perspective

Written by: Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC)
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 Sport Intelligence: The Canadian Perspective is an all-access pass to the inner workings of Canada's vibrant sport sector. This podcast delves into the untold stories and hidden dynamics that drive Canadian sports. From groundbreaking research to the strategies that propel our teams and athletes forward, Sport Intelligence: The Canadian Perspective offers a unique perspective on the forces that influence and fuels Canadian sport.© 2025 Economics Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Concussions and Confidence: Why Mental Readiness Matters in Recovery

    Concussions and Confidence: Why Mental Readiness Matters in Recovery
    Aug 27 2025
    Each year, an estimated 200,000 sport-related concussions occur in Canada, affecting athletes of all ages and levels. But recovery is about more than just physical healing. In this episode, Dr. Keith Yeates, professor of psychology, pediatrics, and clinical neurosciences at the University of Calgary, explains how psychological readiness shapes recovery. He discusses why early reporting and care can speed healing, how fear and anxiety influence outcomes, and what new research reveals about sex differences in concussion experiences. Listeners will also hear about the future of concussion care, from emerging diagnostic tools to living guidelines that continually update best practices. Resources: > SIRC's Concussion Hub > Canadian Concussion Network > Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport
    > Living Guideline for Pediatric Concussion > Living Guideline for Concussion & Prolonged Symptoms in Adults > Concussion Awareness Training Tool (CATT) Online > MOOC Online Concussion Course > NCCP Making Headway For more about Dr. Keith Yeate’s work and research: > Dr. Yeates' Biography > Brain Injury Research in Children (BIRCh) Laboratory > Integrated Concussion Research Program This podcast is brought to you by Canada's Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC). Follow along with SIRC's francophone podcast to hear even more of the groundbreaking research and the strategies that propel our teams and athletes forward.
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    31 mins
  • On the sidelines but central: The powerful role parents play in youth sport

    On the sidelines but central: The powerful role parents play in youth sport
    Jul 2 2025

    Youth sport doesn’t happen without parents—but their role is far more complex than carpooling and cheering. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Nick Holt, Dean of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary, longtime coach, and parent, about how parents shape their child’s sporting experience—for better or worse. Drawing from 2 decades of research in youth sport and development, Holt explores the fine line between support and control, why sideline behaviour matters, and how clubs and coaches can work with parents to foster positive environments. Because in youth sport, parents aren’t just on the sidelines—they’re part of the team.

    Resources:
    > Parental involvement in youth sport settings
    > Positive Youth Development through Sport
    > Exploring sport parents' emotion abilities
    > Parents and emotions in youth sport: A scoping review

    This podcast is brought to you by Canada's Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC). Follow along with SIRC's francophone podcast to hear even more of the groundbreaking research and the strategies that propel our teams and athletes forward.
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    22 mins
  • The lasting social impact of mega sporting events: Creating accessible, inclusive legacies

    The lasting social impact of mega sporting events: Creating accessible, inclusive legacies
    Jun 4 2025
    Mega sporting events like the Olympics and Paralympics promise excitement, but do they leave a lasting social impact? Dr. Laura Misener, professor and researcher at Western University, explores how these global spectacles can drive real change—especially in accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities. In this episode, we examine what it takes to turn a two-week event into a long-term legacy, why grassroots initiatives matter more than big-ticket projects, and how Para sport can shift public perceptions. From policy to technology, discover the keys to ensuring these events don’t just impress—but improve the communities that host them. Resources: > Expert insight: Why the Olympics and Paralympics aren’t blended into one Games > Examining the evolution of network governance forms of an event leveraging collective: a longitudinal investigation > Beyond Olympic legacy: Understanding Paralympic legacy through a thematic analysis > Leveraging disability sport events: Impacts, promises, and possibilities This podcast is brought to you by Canada's Sport Information Resource Centre (SIRC). Follow along with SIRC's francophone podcast to hear even more of the groundbreaking research and the strategies that propel our teams and athletes forward.
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    26 mins
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