The key to having better snowboard athletes is to develop better snowboard coaches.

This in turn will lead to improved experiences for our athletes, higher retention and increased opportunities for success. As such, it is vital that our coaches strive to deliver their best so that our athletes will be better prepared for peak performances.

In order assist in this aim, Canada Snowboard has organized several resources focused on coaching female athletes. Recognizing the important morphological distinctions specific to female athletes, and then designing tailored snowboard programming, stands out as one of the greatest areas of opportunity for clubs and Provincial / Territorial teams aiming to get more athletes onto the podium.

If you have any questions about coaching female athletes or developing female-specific snowboard programming, please contact Canada Snowboard’s Austin White at nhfgva.juvgr@pnanqnfabjobneq.pn   

Webinars

• Coaching female athletes

Documents:

• Canada Snowboard Long Term Athlete Development
   
• Coaching female athletes
   
• Injury prevention infographic
   
• Coaching high-performance female athletes
   
• Actively engaging women and girls
   
• Fuelling a lifetime of participation
  
   

Toolkits

• Gender equity assessment for Provincial / Territorial Sports Associations

Articles

• Developing the performance environment
   
• The young female athlete, using the menstrual cycle as a navigational beacon for healthy development
   
• How does low energy impact the body and performance

Web links:

• Promoting positive body image in sport
   
• Publications by the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women and Sport and Physical Activity