Matt Jordan Receives National Recognition
Canadian Sport Institute Calgary (CSI Calgary) Director of Strength and Conditioning Matt Jordan recently received the Dr. Gord Sleivert Young Investigator Award at the 10th annual SPIN Summit held in Toronto. The SPort INnovation (SPIN) Summit, hosted by Own the Podium, is a symposium for professional development in the areas of applied sport science, sports […]
Madell Leads Parapan Am Games Team
The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary (CSIC) would like to congratulate all of the athletes who competed at the Parapan Am Games in Toronto from August 7-15, 2015. Team Canada finished second in the medal count with a total of 50 gold, 63 silver, and 55 bronze medals. CSIC athletes contributed to the team’s results in […]
#PoweringPodiumPerformances Behind the scenes at CSIC
The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary is really excited to unveil our new video. The CSIC is extremely proud of the expertise of our staff, facilities and services that we provide to Canadian athletes. This video aims to share our successes through a behind-the-scenes look at the services and tools that the CSIC has provided to […]
CSIC Athletes Contribute to PanAm Success
The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary (CSIC) athletes are making their mark on the PanAm Games in Toronto. As of July 16, half of the way through the competition, Team Canada is leading the medal standings with a total of 97 medals. As expected, CSIC athletes have been great contributors to the results. Gold medal performances […]
Anonymous Donor Upgrades Sport Performance Laboratory
The Sport Performance Laboratory has been upgraded thanks to a generous donation from a party who wishes to remain anonymous. The Sport Performance Laboratory is a critical component of the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary’s success because it is where much of the athletes’ training and monitoring takes place. Rosemary Neil, Director of Development and Strategic […]
CSIC Baseball Player Mike Soroka Drafted to Atlanta Braves
The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary was thrilled with the news that Calgary-born athlete Mike Soroka had been drafted to Major League Baseball’s Atlanta Braves. Soroka, a right-handed pitcher, was picked in the first round, 28th overall. The draft comes at a busy time in 17-year-old Soroka’s life, with his graduation from Bishop Caroll High School […]
CSIC Workshop Focuses on Weight Issues of Female Athletes
On May 11, 2015, Registered Psychologist Natasha Kutlesa gave a presentation entitled “How to Talk About Weight to Female Athletes.” The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary’s boardroom was filled to its twenty-four person capacity with the CSIC’s coaches and support staff, underscoring the importance of the issue. Kutlesa has been a part of the CSIC’s mental […]
Strength and Power Performance Course Offers Opportunity to Aspiring Coaches
From May 4-8, 2015, the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary hosted its first ever Strength and Power Performance Course at Canada Olympic Park. Created and facilitated by Matt Jordan, the Director of Strength and Conditioning at the CSIC, the course provided participants with the opportunity to engage with and learn from all of the head strength […]
Erdman to Receive Honours
The Canadian Sport Institute Calgary (CSIC) is proud to announce that Kelly Anne Erdman will be awarded the 2015 Dietitians of Canada Ryley Jeffs Memorial Lecture Award. Erdman is being recognized for her passion and dedication as a registered dietitian. Her career as a Performance Dietitian began 28 years ago at the Canadian Sport Institute’s […]
Chris Osmond: A Unique Coach Within the CSIC
Chris Osmond, a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Canadian Sport Institute Calgary, has the difficult task of providing individualized services to athletes from a variety of sports. While the majority of the CSIC’s strength and conditioning coaches work with groups of athletes who belong to a single sport, Osmond has taken on the role […]