Learn & Connect

Below you will find some of the blogs, videos, and other resources created by our members. Check back frequently, as we are always posting new material!

Developed Resources

Enhancing Coaches’ Confidence in Confronting Athletes who are Suspected of Doping

  • A guide developed by Dr. Phil Sullivan and colleagues in 2010 for coaches to help talk to athletes who are believed to be doping.
  • This guide is available in English and can be found on the WADA website or by clicking the “Go” button below

Mastering the Art of Evaluation Toolkit

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Canada Games Findings Summary

Summary of results from a study conducted by Dr. Corliss Bean and colleagues of women coaches’ journey to the 2022 Canada Games.

Blog Posts

How youth athletes can support their own life skill development through sport

Authors: Mandisa Lau, Corliss Bean & Caroline Hummell
The Sport Information Resource Centre
February 22, 2023

Using life skills to promote social justice: Youth sport as a vehicle for social change

Authors: Corliss Bean, Tarkington J. Newman, Martin Camiré & Leisha Strachan
The Sport Information Resource Centre
February 1, 2023

Reflections on being a Community Researcher

Author: Tess Armstrong
Centre for Sport Capacity Blog
November 19, 2021

A Municipality and Me: Reflecting on the Benefits of Community Collaborations

Author: Caroline Hummell
Centre for Sport Ca
pacity Blog
October 7, 2021

Ask the Experts: Q&A with Chris Penrose about Learning From and Communicating Evaluation Findings

Authors: Corliss Bean, Caroline Hummell & Chris Penrose
Sport Information Resource Centre Blog
September 8, 2021

Three Recommendations for Sport Organizations when Engaging in Evaluation

Authors: Caroline Hummell, Maji Shaikh & Corliss Bean
Sport Information Resource Centre Blog
July 14, 2021

Blog Writing: A Powerful Tool for Student Learning and Mobilizing Sport Research

Authors: Meghan Harlow & Corliss Bean
Sport Information Resource Centre Blog
May 25, 2021

Movement-Based Approaches to Program Evaluation with Children

Authors: Ashley Romano & Corliss Bean
Sport Information Resource Centre Blog
May 25, 2021

Build it up, Knock it Down: My Journey with Program Evaluation in a Para Sport Organization

Authors: Nicole Quinlan & Ashley Romano
Sport Information Resource Centre Blog
May 25, 2021

Bringing a Trauma-Sensitive Focus into Children’s Active Play

Authors: Maji Shaikh, Corliss Bean & Lou Bergholz
Sport Information Resource Centre Blog
September 3, 2020

Supporting the transfer and application of life skills beyond sport

Authors: Sara Kramers & Corliss Bean
Sport Information Resource Centre Blog
July 24, 2019

Teaching Life Skills Through Sport

Authors: Sara Kramers & Corliss Bean
SIRCuit Journal | Sport Information Resource Centre Blog
February 13, 2019

YouTube Videos

Women in Coaching Digital Story – Canada Summer Games 2022

Authors: Jennifer Wood, Sara Kramers & Corliss Bean
Canada Summer Games VPR Research (Brock University)
December 2022

We All Learn Together and Grow Together – Canada Summer Games 2022

Authors: Janice Howe, Sara Kramers & Corliss Bean
Canada Summer Games VPR Research (Brock University)
December 2022

Exploring Women Sport Coaches’ Journeys to the Canada Games Using Digital Storytelling

Authors: Corliss Bean, Sara Kramers, Caroline Hummell & Margot Page
Canada Summer Games VPR Research (Brock University)
November 2022

Pivoting Youth Sport and Recreation Programming in the Wake of COVID-19: Recommendations & Resources (Link on the way)
Authors: Corliss Bean, Harry Bell & Erin Graybiel
Invited and hosted by: Brock University’s Centre for Sport Capacity
November 2020

Meaningfully Engaging Youth in Evaluation

Authors: Corliss Bean, Marika Warner & Bryan Heal
Tamarack Institute
November 2020

Meaningfully Engaging Youth in Evaluation – Reimagining Youth Work in a COVID-19 Era: The BGC of Ottawa


Authors: Corliss Bean, Adam Joiner, Laura Jones & Maji Shaikh
Hosted by YouthREX
September 2020

Game On: Sport Participation as a Vehicle for Positive Development for Youth Facing Barriers

Authors: Corliss Bean, Estrala, B., Marton, M. & Estrada, G.
Hosted by YouthREX
January 2017