Created by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), National Coaches Week is held annually across Canada to celebrate the positive impact that these mentors have on athletes and sport communities across the country.
Once again this year, SPORTSQUÉBEC has developed a great program to raise awareness among parents, but also to equip and value coaches. In partnership with several sports organizations, various capsules will be offered from September 17th to 25th, as well as a day of workshops.
From science to practice to promote athlete development
After 2 years of pandemic, we wish to offer coaches a day of face-to-face conferences in partnership with the Institut national du sport du Québec.
This event will allow participants to attend workshops and network in the new Maison du Loisir et du Sport.
It will also be an opportunity to discover this new establishment housing, among others, the sports federations during the cocktail at the end of the day. The Maison du Loisir et du Sport will provide an unprecedented showcase for the 600 or so artisans and 100 or so organizations that coordinate amateur sport and recreation.
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Date: September 24th, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (greetings and networking at 8:00 a.m.)
Location: Maison du Loisir et du Sport
7665 Lacordaire Boulevard, Montreal, Qc H1S2A7
Cost: $75, including workshops, lunch and networking cocktail
Bonus: Development points in the coach’s file
PROGRAM
WORKSHOP 1: EATING DISORDERS AND SPORTS
This conference will deal with the 10 most common myths and false beliefs in the world of sports and in society in general. Each of these myths will be discussed in a theoretical manner and in a pragmatic way corresponding to the reality of coaches. This conference aims to educate the audience on this very real and widespread problem in the world of sports performance.
Alexia de Macar is one of the few performance dietitians/nutritionists who combines a PhD in sports nutrition with a solid background in the field. She is a member of the Ordre des diététistes-nutritionnistes du Québec and has been working for over 16 years in various high-level sports and artistic environments. Her experience in these fields of excellence has contributed to her unparalleled understanding of the many challenges of performance, having worked with the Institut National du Sport du Québec, Olympic athletes, Cirque du Soleil and dance schools. She is one of the few professionals in the field to have developed an expertise related to elite athletes or artists suffering from eating disorders.
Jodie Richardson is a clinical psychologist, member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec and co-founder of the psychotherapy clinic Connecte Montréal Psychology Group. She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at McGill University and her doctoral research at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute’s Eating Disorders Program in 2010. In her ten years of clinical practice with circus performers, ballet dancers and Olympic athletes, Jodie has developed a unique expertise in treating eating disorders and body issues in athletes and performers.
Watch the videos to get a taste of the workshop!
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WORKSHOP 2: ACCOMPANYING ATHLETES IN TRANSITION PERIODS
The objective of this workshop is to make coaches aware of the issues related to transition periods in the context of a sport career and to equip them to better support athletes during these phases of major change (injury, end of career, deselections, etc.). The interactive activities proposed will allow participants to analyze and establish possible actions with the help of concrete examples of athlete transition.
Julien Gauthier is a professional coach who is passionate about the human aspect of each athlete. Active with Olympians, professional athletes and up-and-coming athletes since 2013, he is a forerunner in supporting the overall development of the human-athlete during and after his or her journey in high performance sport.
Geneviève Cardella-Rinfret holds a master’s degree from the University of Montréal in Physical Education with a specialization in performance psychology. She is currently completing her doctorate in the same field. A professional member of the Canadian Association of Sport Psychology, Geneviève works for various Sport-Study programs and does private consulting with provincial, national and international athletes.
Watch a video to get a taste of the workshop!
WORKSHOP 3: MANAGING STRESS AND EMOTIONS
Joy, pride, disappointment, frustration or stress, the range of emotions experienced in sport is vast! How do these emotions influence our thoughts, our actions, and ultimately our performance? How can we manage them, but more importantly, how can we help our athletes tame them? These questions will be addressed from the perspective of clinical psychology and mental performance, two approaches that are more complementary than one might think! Alexis Gagnon-Dolbec and Amélie Soulard, both psychologists and mental performance consultants, will present their signature tools to help athletes better manage their stress and emotions during competition.
Amélie Soulard is a psychologist and mental performance consultant for high-level athletes at the Institut national du sport du Québec since 2013. She works with the national boccia and artistic swimming teams. She is also an associate professor at the University of Sherbrooke and the Conservatoire de Musique de Montréal. She is passionate about improving performance and well-being in various contexts such as sports, music, performing arts and business. Trained in mindfulness for the past few years, she integrates this approach as well as ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) in her interventions with athletes, coaches and artists.
Dr. Alexis Gagnon Dolbec is a former athlete and coach in the sport of lacrosse where he had the opportunity to play on the university, national and international scene. Dr. Alexis Gagnon-Dolbec holds a master’s degree in sport psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology. For three years, he worked in the anxiety clinic at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute. His knowledge of anxiety treatments is particularly useful for the INS Québec clientele. He joined the INS Québec team in 2019 and became a member of the National Short Track Speed Skating Team Support Team in October 2021.
WORKSHOP 4: THE MANAGEMENT OF PARENTS, A WHOLE SPORT!
The objective of this workshop is to make coaches aware of the issues related to transition periods in the context of an athletic career and to equip them to better support athletes during these phases of major change (injury, end of career, deselections, etc.). The interactive activities proposed will allow participants to analyze and establish possible actions with the help of concrete examples of athlete transition.
Julien Gauthier is a professional coach who is passionate about the human aspect of each athlete. Active with Olympians, professional athletes and up-and-coming athletes since 2013, he is a forerunner in supporting the overall development of the human-athlete during and after his or her journey in high performance sport.
Geneviève Cardella-Rinfret holds a master’s degree from the Université de Montréal in Physical Education with a specialization in performance psychology. She is currently completing her doctorate in the same field. A professional member of the Canadian Association of Sport Psychology, Geneviève works for various sport-study programs and does private consulting with provincial, national and international athletes.
