Included here are some helpful resources for staying both mentally and physically well during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Physical Preparation
- Maintaining Skill: Weightlifting Without a Barbell
- Outdoor Training with COVID-19
- Return to Train Checklist
Sport Dietetics
- CSCM Athletes in Isolation – cooking from your pantry
- CSCM Meal Prep Hacks for the Busy Athlete
- CSCM Nutrition and Immune Health
- CSCM To Supplement or Not to Supplement
Sport Psychology
This Mental Health Continuum, adapted from the Canadian Mental Health Association, is intended to help you understand your mental health and the signs to look for in keeping yourself well. It also provides language that will be familiar to athletes and coaches you can use to talk about these things.
TedTalk from South African psychologist, Dr. Susan David, about developing resiliency, joy, hope and courage in the face of COVID-19. It can be especially helpful saying “I am noticing, I am feeling (insert feeling) vs. I am (feeling)”.
i.e. mindfulness exercise to separate noticing temporary emotions versus more permanent states of being
- TED Talk – Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend
- TED Talk – Guy Winch: Why we all need to practice emotional first aid
#TerrificTuesdays
Guest Speakers
- May 12, 2020 – Venla Hovi
- May 19, 2020 – Chris Miah
- May 26, 2020 – Rhiannon Leier
- June 2, 2020 – DJ Lalama
- June 9, 2020 – Chantal Van Landeghem & Michelle Sawatzky-Koop
Athlete Driven Sentiments
- Being Honest About Your Mental Well-Being
- The Courage to Fail
- Letter to Your Pre-COVID Self
- Athlete Honesty
- A Promise to Myself
- Living with Courage
- When Are You Your Best?
- Be a Leader to Yourself
- Need for Perfection
- Importance of Rest and Recovery
- Build Your Hardiness Plan
- Make Stress Your Friend
- Being Calm Enough
- Athlete Drive
- The Importance of Emotional Recovery
- Be Compassionate – To Yourself
- SEAS the Moment with Breathing
- The ABCs of Refocusing
COPSIN Advantage Webinar Series: Resources
During this time of physical distancing due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Game Plan the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN) is offering free webinars for athletes and coaches to give an opportunity to connect, learn and provide additional support.
Coaches
Mindful Mondays at a Distance: Goal Setting with Your Athletes
Facilitated by Alayne Hing, M.Sc. Mental Performance Consultant, Canadian Sport Institute Calgary
- Goal Setting Webinar Video
- Goal Setting Presentation Slides, EN
- Goal Setting Presentation Slides, FR
Mindful Mondays at a Distance: Managing Anxiety
Facilitated by Susan Cockle M.A., Mental Performance Consultant, Registered Psychologist & Jason Sjostrom, Director Coaching, Canadian Sport Institute Calgary
Wellness Wednesday from a Distance: The Basics of Athlete Monitoring: Not Just a COVID-19 Thing
Facilitated by Jeremiah Barnert, Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, Canadian Sport Institute Calgary & Scott Maw, Lead Sport Physiologist Canadian Sport Institute Calgary
Athletes
Energy Needs During a Time of Active Rest
Facilitated by Kelly Drager
Présentation en français par Erik Sesbreno, MSc., RD, Nutritionniste en chef, i’Institut national du sport Québec
- Energy Needs During Active Rest Webinar Video, EN
- Video, Besoins énergétiques en période de repos actif, FR
- Energy Needs Presentation Slides, EN
- Energy Needs Presentation Slides, FR
Financial Management and Investing in an Economic Downturn
Facilitated by John Hastings CFA, MBA
Présentation en français par Maxime Beauseigle, Conseiller associé et planifacteur financier à RBC Valeurs mobilières RBC Gestion du patrimoine
- Financial Management and Investing in an Economic Downturn Video, EN
- Video, Gestion financière et investissements en période de ralentissement économique, FR
Sleep Disruption During the Pandemic
Facilitated by Charles H. Samuels MD, CCFP, DABSM Medical Director, Centre for Sleep and Human Performance & Brittany Hudak, 2018 Paralympic Bronze Medallist
Return to Normal Training
Facilitated by Ed McNeely
Mindful Mondays from a Distance: The Mental Aspects of Returning to Train: What to Expect in the Unexpected
Facilitated by Dr. Lori Dithurbide, Lead MPC, Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic
COPSIN Advantage Webinar Series Registration
Registration for upcoming webinars:
- Coaches: Register Here
- Athletes: Register Here