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PUBLISHED ON September 22, 2025

Concussion Awareness Week, held across Canada September 21-27, 2025, encourages everyone to get involved in preventing, recognizing, and managing concussions.

Any blow to the head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that jars your head, could cause a concussion. When you don’t feel right, feel like you’re in a fog, are more emotional than usual, or are having a hard time falling asleep, check for these and more signs and symptoms of a concussion.  Then, speak up! Tell a coach, parent, teacher or another trusted adult if you think you have a concussion.

A QR Code sticker (see image below) that takes users to the Sport Manitoba Concussion Resource webpage has been developed. Having coaches, participants, officials, parents and spectators access this crucial information via QR code (rather than posters or handouts) ensures that the information accessed is always up to date.






This week, find out what you can do to prevent concussions in your sport or activity and know what to do if a concussion does happen. 

Concussion Care

If you suspect you have a concussion, the Sport Manitoba Clinic team can perform a comprehensive assessment if you have any of the following symptoms; dizziness, nausea, light sensitivity, headaches, fatigue, or the inability to return to sport, school or work. We will assess your symptoms and risk factors to work with you to create a management plan that aligns with a return to sport, school, or work plan. sportmanitoba.ca/clinic/services/concussion-care

Resources

Concussions are a serious public health issue affecting all Canadians. Early recognition of concussions, proper medical assessment, and appropriate management make a difference in recovery. That’s why we want Canadians to know how to prevent concussions, how to care for one, and where to find good information.


For more on all this with a basketball focus, visit http://www.basketballconcussion.ca.



Concussion Education 101 - Schedule your Workshop Today!

Concussions can occur while participating in any sport or recreational activity. Since the circumstances under which a concussion can be sustained are so varied, it’s important for all coaches, parents, and athletes to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and what to do if a concussion occurs. Sport Manitoba and the Sport Medicine & Science Council of MB are committed to increased education, awareness, and established protocols that will assist you in gaining the knowledge and skills required ensuring the safety of your athletes. We can all work together to ensure a safe sport environment.

Sport Manitoba and the Sport Medicine and Science Council of MB have partnered to offer concussion workshops to educate athletes, coaches, parents, and all members of the sports community on concussion recognition. These courses are aligned with the standardized sport-specific concussion protocols approved by Sport Manitoba and Manitoba’s Provincial Sport Organizations. The course will address many questions on what a concussion is, how to spot the signs and symptoms, what to do, how to prevent future concussions, and the proper steps to return to the field of play.

Email sport.med@sportmanitoba.ca to schedule a Concussion 101 course today!  Courses are offered at no cost and can be facilitated in person or via Zoom.

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PUBLISHED ON September 18, 2025

Concussions can occur while participating in any sport or recreational activity. Since the circumstances under which a concussion can be sustained are so varied, it’s important for all coaches, parents, and athletes to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and what to do if a concussion occurs. Sport Manitoba and the Sport Medicine & Science Council of MB are committed to increased education, awareness, and established protocols that will assist you in gaining the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of your athletes. We can all work together to ensure a safe sport environment.

Sport Manitoba and the Sport Medicine and Science Council of MB have partnered to offer concussion workshops to educate athletes, coaches, parents, and all members of the sports community on concussion recognition. These courses are aligned with the standardized sport-specific concussion protocols approved by Sport Manitoba and Manitoba’s Provincial Sport Organizations. The course will address many questions on what a concussion is, how to spot the signs and symptoms, what to do, how to prevent future concussions, and the proper steps to return to the field of play.

Email sport.med@sportmanitoba.ca to schedule a Concussion 101 course today!  Courses are offered at no cost and can be facilitated in person or via zoom.

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PUBLISHED ON September 18, 2025

National Concussion Awareness Day, taking place on Friday, September 19, 2025, encourages everyone to get involved in preventing, recognizing, and managing concussions.

The Sport Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba has announced a province-wide campaign to spread the message that recognizing a concussion is everyone’s responsibility.

The initiative highlights the important role that all groups play in ensuring safe recognition and recovery from concussion, including:

  • Athletes
  • Coaches
  • Parents
  • Officials
  • Healthcare Providers
  • School Staff
  • Teammates

Concussions often go untreated or unnoticed when symptoms are not reported or recognized. Common signs may include headache, dizziness, blurred vision, confusion, fatigue, or sensitivity to light and noise. Symptoms can appear immediately or may develop hours after an incident.

The message is simple: if in doubt, sit them out. Early recognition and proper management are essential for safe recovery.

For more information on concussion awareness and resources, visit https://www.sportmed.mb.ca/concussions and http://www.basketballconcussion.ca.

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PUBLISHED ON February 04, 2025

Coaches across all sports and levels are invited to participate in a free virtual workshop on concussion prevention and management hosted by the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba. The Concussion 101 Workshop will provide essential knowledge and tools to ensure athlete safety and well-being.

The session will take place virtually on February 17th at 7:30 p.m.

This workshop is part of the Council’s commitment to supporting coaches with the latest in sport safety education. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your coaching knowledge and create safer environments for athletes.

For more information, contact sport.med@sportmanitoba.ca.

REGISTER NOW

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PUBLISHED ON January 14, 2025


The Sport Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba is offering a free virtual Concussion 101 workshop designed to help coaches learn about preventing and managing concussions. The session is open to coaches of all sports and levels, providing valuable tools to enhance athlete safety.


The workshop will be held virtually on January 20th at 7:00 p.m. This initiative reflects the Council’s commitment to fostering a safer sports environment through education and awareness.


Coaches interested in attending can register by emailing sport.med@sportmanitoba.ca. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain essential knowledge and make a positive impact on your athletes’ well-being.


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PUBLISHED ON September 21, 2024

 

Concussion Awareness Week, held across Canada from September 22-28, 2024, encourages everyone to get involved in preventing, recognizing, and managing concussions.

Any blow to the head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that jars your head, could cause a concussion. When you don’t feel right, feel like you’re in a fog, are more emotional than usual, or are having a hard time falling asleep, check for these and more signs and symptoms of a concussion.  Then, speak up! Tell a coach, parent, teacher or another trusted adult if you think you have a concussion.

A QR Code sticker (see image below) that takes users to the Sport Manitoba Concussion Resource webpage has been developed. Having coaches, participants, officials, parents and spectators access this crucial information via QR code (rather than posters or handouts) ensures that the information accessed is always up to date.






This week, find out what you can do to prevent concussions in your sport or activity and know what to do if a concussion does happen. 

Concussion Care

If you suspect you have a concussion, the Sport Manitoba Clinic team can perform a comprehensive assessment if you have any of the following symptoms; dizziness, nausea, light sensitivity, headaches, fatigue, or the inability to return to sport, school or work. We will assess your symptoms and risk factors to work with you to create a management plan that aligns with a return to sport, school, or work plan. sportmanitoba.ca/clinic/services/concussion-care

Resources

Concussions are a serious public health issue affecting all Canadians. Early recognition of concussions, proper medical assessment, and appropriate management make a difference in recovery. That’s why we want Canadians to know how to prevent concussions, how to care for one, and where to find good information.


For more on all this with a basketball focus, visit http://www.basketballconcussion.ca.



Concussion Education 101 - Schedule your Workshop Today!

Concussions can occur while participating in any sport or recreational activity. Since the circumstances under which a concussion can be sustained are so varied, it’s important for all coaches, parents, and athletes to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and what to do if a concussion occurs. Sport Manitoba and the Sport Medicine & Science Council of MB are committed to increased education, awareness, and established protocols that will assist you in gaining the knowledge and skills required ensuring the safety of your athletes. We can all work together to ensure a safe sport environment.

Sport Manitoba and the Sport Medicine and Science Council of MB have partnered to offer concussion workshops to educate athletes, coaches, parents, and all members of the sports community on concussion recognition. These courses are aligned with the standardized sport-specific concussion protocols approved by Sport Manitoba and Manitoba’s Provincial Sport Organizations. The course will address many questions on what a concussion is, how to spot the signs and symptoms, what to do, how to prevent future concussions, and the proper steps to return to the field of play.

Email sport.med@sportmanitoba.ca to schedule a Concussion 101 course today!  Courses are offered at no cost and can be facilitated in person or via Zoom.

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PUBLISHED ON March 02, 2023

 


SHRed Concussions is currently recruiting youth athletes between the ages of 13-18 who play basketball in Manitoba. Participants will be asked to complete weekly surveys about their sport activities and potential injuries. If injured during the course of the study, participants will have access to an Athletic Therapist and Neurosurgeon for care. Please contact Heather at hnormand@chrim.ca for more information and to get involved.

More information on the study can be found at http://www.shredconcussions.ca

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PUBLISHED ON February 01, 2022

The Canadian Concussion Priority Setting Partnership (PSP), led by Ottawa emergency physician-researcher Dr. Martin Osmond, is undertaking a national research priority setting for concussions.
 
The goal of the PSP is to determine the top 10 unanswered questions in concussion from the perspective of people who have had a concussion, caregivers who look after them, frontline clinicians who diagnose and treat concussions, and any others impacted by this injury. The overall aim is to advocate for research funding to be directed to the priorities of those who live with, and are most impacted by, concussions.
 
Phase 2 of the project has just launched, involving an online survey asking concussion patients, families, and healthcare professionals to select, from the list of 59 summary questions, the 10 questions that they feel are the highest priority to be answered by research. Dr. Osmond and his team are looking for a wide range of opinions from across Canada.
 
Please take 10-15 minutes to complete the survey and share it with others in your network who may be interested.

The survey is open until April 10, 2022.

The study is funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through the Canadian Concussion Network-Réseau Canadien des Commotions, the Ontario Ministry of Health, and the CHEO Research Institute. For more information about the project, visit https://www.concussionpsp.com
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PUBLISHED ON January 05, 2022


Canada’s Concussion in Sport Symposium is kicking off the new year with the latest research, best practices and a stellar keynote. Athlete safety is a priority and continued education helps Canadian sport clubs, coaches and organizations ensure their protocols and programs are up to date and having an impact.

On January 20, 2022, this FREE, one-day, virtual event, will bring together hundreds of Canadian sport leaders, coaches, practitioners, and researchers on Zoom.

Here is a snapshot of what’s in store. Stay tuned as we confirm more of our speakers in the coming weeks!

 Session 1: Keeping our athletes safe

  • Keynote: Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser
  • Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist | Member of the Hockey Hall of Fame 

Session 2: Best practices; concussion education, evaluation, and policy implementation

Panel discussion with:

  • Jeremy Haluschak, Manager Business Operations, Hockey Alberta
  • Kendra Isaak, Director Sport and Competitions, Special Olympics Canada
  • Marcia Morris, Executive Director, Ottawa Sport Council
  • Moderated by Amanda Black, CAT(C), PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, Certified Athletic Therapist, University of Calgary

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PUBLISHED ON September 15, 2021



A concussion is a serious public health issue affecting all Canadians. Any blow to the head, face or neck, or a blow to the body that jars your head, could cause a concussion. What should you do? 

As a participant: Speak up! Tell a coach, parent, teacher or another trusted adult if you think you have a concussion. 

As a coach: Know the signs and symptoms, and the important steps athletes need to take before returning to sport post-concussion.

As a sport administrator: Create your concussion policy and add it to your website to share with your members. 

Want more information? Sport Manitoba is partnering with the Sport Medicine and Science Council Manitoba on a concussion awareness workshop during Concussion Awareness Week.


Concussion Awareness Workshop

  • Wednesday, September 29
  • 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Zoom (link will be shared with registered participants)
  • Free to attend.
  • Open to the public and geared towards athletes and their parents, coaches, and officials. 
  • Click here to register: http://www.sportmed.mb.ca/concussions




Learn more about concussions in the sport of basketball in Manitoba including the "6 R's" at...


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PUBLISHED ON November 30, 2020


With Adam Wedlake and Ayva Khan

Concussions are a common head injury, also known as a Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (MTBI), caused by the shaking of the brain inside the skull.  It can happen to anyone, anywhere, anytime. 

Adam Wedlake, Executive Director of Basketball Manitoba for the last 25 years, has noticed a recent change in the concussion side of basketball and within sport in general. 

“Only in the last 10 years have concussions started to become on the radar, and only in the last few years have they been discussed more in sport and amongst athletes,” Adam said.

READ FULL SPORT MANITOBA ARTICLE HERE...

  

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PUBLISHED ON July 09, 2020

Basketball Manitoba is pleased to announce it has redeveloped its concussion awareness and education website to better share the important topic of preventing and treating a concussion sustained in the sport.  The content has been updated and comes from a number of different sources including Parachute Canada, Sport Manitoba, Canada Basketball and the Sport Medicine & Science Council of Manitoba.

The site focusses on the 6 "R's" of dealing with a concussion...
  • Reduce 
  • Recognize
  • Remove
  • Refer
  • Recover
  • Return
Since a concussion can be sustained at any time, it is strongly advised that ALL players, coaches, officials and parents review this information to be better prepared to reduce the overall number of concussions in basketball and the best way to return from one.

The new website can be found at...

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PUBLISHED ON September 21, 2019

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2019: Presented by Sport Manitoba & the Sport Medicine and Science Council of Manitoba

Wednesday, September 25
Sport Manitoba - Conference Centre
145 Pacific Ave, Winnipeg, MB
6:00-7:30 pm

Free to attend; Dinner will be provided

Join us for an educational evening where we dive into the complex world of
concussions. We will provide information on concussions, allowing attendees to be
more informed on the subject. We will also have a panel of expert speakers discussing
the importance of being an informed member of sport, whether a coach, athlete
or parent.

To register: email Joshua Stolar at sport.med@sportmanitoba.ca or contact 204-925-5750 for
additional information.
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PUBLISHED ON September 16, 2019


Concussions can occur while participating in any sport or recreational activity. Since the circumstances under which a concussion can be sustained are so varied, it’s important for all coaches, parents, and athletes to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and what to do if a concussion occurs. Sport Manitoba and the Sport Medicine & Science Council of MB are committed to increased education, awareness, and established protocols that will assist you in gaining the knowledge and skills required ensuring the safety of your athletes. We can all work together to ensure a safe sport environment.



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Sport Manitoba and the Sport Medicine and Science Council of MB have partnered to offer concussion workshops to educate athletes, coaches, parents, and all members of the sports community on concussion recognition. These courses are aligned with the standardized sport-specific concussion protocols approved by Sport Manitoba and Manitoba’s Provincial Sport Organizations. The course will address many questions on what a concussion is, how to spot the signs and symptoms, what to do, how to prevent future concussions, and the proper steps to return to the field of play.

Book your free team or club concussion workshop at...

https://www.sportmed.mb.ca/concussion-workshop/




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PUBLISHED ON June 13, 2018


Basketball Manitoba has announced that it has officially adopted the concussion education and protocols as developed by Parachute Canada.  Concussions can occur while participating in any sport or recreational activity. Since the circumstances under which a concussion can be sustained are so varied, it’s important for all coaches, parents, and athletes to be aware of the signs, symptoms, and what to do if a concussion occurs. Basketball Manitoba is committed to increased education, awareness, and established protocols that will assist you in gaining the knowledge and skills required ensuring the safety of your athletes. We can all work together to ensure a safe sport environment.  If we take the following approach, we can all make basketball a safer experience for all...

  1. REDUCE.  Follow the prevention information shown in Part 1 as a player, coach, official or parent to help us all reduce the instances of concussions in our sport.
  2. RECOGNIZE and REMOVE.  Use the below tools and resources in Part 2 below to help recognize the symptoms of a concussion and get help.
  3. REFER and RECOVER.  While recovering from a concussion, use the return to play protocols shown in Part 3 to gradually get yourself back on the court.
  4. RETURN.  With the proper clearance in Part 4 make a healthy return to the court and keep basketball a sport for life!

Part of the changes will ask that any coach in Manitoba involved at any level of youth basketball be asked to receive the official Medical Clearance Letter signed by the athlete's doctor with the permission to return to play. 

This will leave the decision to get an athlete back on the court to the professionals and not by the coach.  The coach is the gatekeeper for a player to get back on the court and the information provided will aid these decisions to be the right one for the long term health of the athlete and their overall well being.





These protocols have been recently adopted by Sport Manitoba and the Winnipeg School Division with other associations soon following suit.  This is an important step to unify the education, awareness and return to play protocols under one system as children are involved in multiple activities and in different organizations and should have access to consistent information to return to full health.

Parachute Canada is a national Canadian charity founded in 2012, promotes researched, evidence-based and expert-advised resources and tools that can help to prevent serious harm or death from preventable injuries. Parachute, led by President and CEO Steve Podborski wants Canadians from coast to coast to coast in this great nation to safely work, play, and enjoy their families and friends to the fullest throughout a long and healthy life [More about Parachute...].
See the new centralized Basketball Manitoba Concussion Awareness and Education centre at...




A special concussion awareness session will be included at this fall's Basketball Manitoba Super Coaches Clinic (Oct 19-20, 2018).

All of this information can also be found on the Basketball Manitoba Scoreboard app in the 'Concussions' section.  Get the free app to have this information with you courtside at all games and practices! 










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PUBLISHED ON September 03, 2014
The MATA has announced that it is offering a variety of Sport First Aid Courses this fall, these courses are accredited by Coaching Manitoba for Professional Development Credits and are a great resource for all coaches to have. Read on for Course Descriptions and dates, registration can be done online by clicking the link below. All courses are $25 and will be held at Sport Manitoba 145 Pacific Ave in Winnipeg.






Course Descriptions

Injury Prevention and Management - October 21, 2014 6:00pm - 9:00pm
This course will introduce participants to a variety of injuries commonly associated with sports. It offers a great way for coaches to understand the basics of injuries and be well equipped to help an athlete at the time of injury. Topics will include techniques to help prevent injuries (warm-up, cool down, proper equipment), injury classification (sprain, strain, contusion), as well as the immediate care of injuries.

Taping 1 - September 28, 2014 9:00am - 2:00pm
Taping 1 is an excellent course for a coach or team manager. The course will equip them with the necessary basic skills to deal with an injured athlete. This course will focus on general taping skills and considerations, such as when to tape and when not to tape. The course includes a practical component focusing on basic taping skills as well as taping techniques for the ankle, wrist, and thumb.

Concussion 101 - October 7, 2014 6:00pm - 9:00pm
This course will introduce concussion basics to coaches in order to help them better understand the following topics: What is a concussion? How is the brain affected following a concussion? Statistics and Facts regarding rates of concussion. As well as a practical session this will include an introduction to the SCAT 3 concussion testing protocol and a basic introduction to cranial nerves.

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PUBLISHED ON August 26, 2014
Designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of your athletes, these NCCP Professional Development modules cover: what to do to prevent concussions, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, what to do when you suspect an athlete has a concussion, and how to ensure athletes return to play safely. The sport-specific modules offer coaches scenarios specific to their sport, while the general sports module will suit all other coaches.

To begin, you will require a NCCP#. If you have never taken an NCCP course and need a NCCP#, please register with The Locker.

You should expect to spend 60-90 minutes completing a module. Each completed module will be recorded on your coaching transcript as professional development.

>> START THE FREE ONLINE COURSE NOW


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PUBLISHED ON August 19, 2014
By: Nicholas Boon

Parental involvement has become a hot topic in youth sports thanks to a spike in research on the social environment of modern youth athletes. A 2002 article by Sean Cumming and Martha Ewing of Michigan State University does an exceptional job of compiling findings from the field, breaking down the multiple aspects of parental involvement. The entire article can be found here:

http://sirc.ca/online_resources/free_newsletter_articles/s-869103.cfm

This post will highlight key findings, expand on relevant theories, and provide some additional resources for parents and coaches on effective practices for parents of youth athletes.


Parental Involvement in Sports

“Parents are becoming increasingly involved in the lives of young athletes”, which is great when taken at face value; all sport parents should be engaged to at least a moderate degree. The best thing a parent can do is find out what their child wants to get out of sports, what they like or dislike, and what their sport goals might be. Not only does this communicate interest, but it allows parents to effectively support their child in pursuit of those goals.

It is also encouraged for parents of athletes to engage in physical activity for themselves, as this is a “positive predictor of enjoyment, participation in physical activity, and continued participation in youth sports” for their children. By playing with their children, parents are able to enhance their relationships as well as immerse themselves in the sporting experience.

Parental involvement typically includes emotional, financial and provisional support.

Financial & Provisional Support

While this may seem obvious, it is beneficial to think about this in some depth. Financial and provisional support usually comes in the form of time and money. Unfortunately, stressing over time and/or money is all too familiar for most parents.

Families investing so much in a child’s athletic pursuits may result in feelings of guilt. Children may feel pressured to continue participation if parents “use guilt as a motivating factor” or if athletes “feel guilty about the consequences of their involvement in sport”. In contrast, some athletes may feel that they should not, or cannot, continue with sport if they feel their participation negatively impacts their family.

Sport needs to be a source of enjoyment, not anxiety, for young children. Parents should provide financial and provisional support without their child feeling responsible for any undue stress the family may experience as a result.

Emotional Support

This is a more significant and complex role for sports parents. Sport is a powerful teaching tool for young children, and it is important for parents to engage in that learning process. Emotional support can include “helping the child deal with winning and losing, discussing tactics, providing verbal encouragement, and helping the child understand the lessons that sport can teach”.

Issues arise when parents become overly invested in the athletic experience of their child. It is important to note that over-emotional parents often have the best of intentions and want nothing more than to see their child succeed. There are two main categories of parents who are too emotionally involved: the excitable parent, and the fanatical parent.

Over-Emotional Parents

Excitable parents are typically supportive and positive, though they “tend to get caught up in the heat of the moment”. These parents often embarrass a child by loudly yelling encouragement or overreacting to any cut or bruise their child may receive. While there may not be any negative intent, children may find this behavior distracting, even resorting to asking their parents not to come to games or practices.

Fanatical parents pose “the greatest risk to the long-term development of young athletes”. These parents put considerable pressure on their child and emphasize performance and results more than development and enjoyment. It is not uncommon for fanatical parents to live vicariously through their child, associating their child’s athletic successes and failures as reflections of themselves.

Interestingly, while most children list enjoyment of the sport, spending time with friends, and learning new skills, fanatical parents often believe that their child participates “to win medals and trophies, gain social status and recognition, or become a professional”. Their children often “argue more frequently with coaches and officials, experience more problems with eating and sleeping, show less effort and enjoyment during training sessions, and are more likely to drop out of sports”.

Fortunately, these cases are more rare than not. Athletes typically believe their parents are positive and supportive, providing the valuable encouragement that all young athletes require. Children with these parents are most likely to continue their participation in athletics.

Encouraging Positive Involvement

The article also lists some valuable strategies for coaches and administrators to use to foster a positive environment for parents and children alike.

“Create an atmosphere that puts the interests of the child before winning” through your coaching priorities and personal behavior
Encourage parents to educate themselves in areas such as nutrition, concussion and injury management, and even the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model
Host “a parent orientation meeting” to inform parents about the program, your coaching philosophy, and their roles in their child’s experience
Finally, two incredibly valuable sites with articles, tools, and other resources for sport parents are included below:

http://changingthegameproject.com/for-parents/

http://www.momsteam.com/successful-parenting


Source: http://stevenashyb.wordpress.com/2014/08/06/snyb-original-a-parental-primer/
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PUBLISHED ON April 03, 2014
The Manitoba Brain Injury Association has announced details on its 11th annual Heads Up Dinner and Auction on Thursday June 5 at Riddell Hall at the University of Winnipeg.  Proceeds from the event will support the Manitoba Brain Injury Association and The Heads Up Concussion Research Institute at University of Winnipeg. 

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