Tips from an Olympian: You’ll never regret trying something new
Olympian Kelsey Mitchell’s cycling career took off at a rapid pace. She shares some tips for parents who are raising sporty kids.
Tips from a Team Canada athlete: How letting your child try everything can lead to a new passion
Tiffany Leung shares her breakdancing journey—and tips for sports parents—as she gears up for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
The unbreakable bond: Athletes and the power of friendship
Nathan Zsombor-Murray and Rylan Wiens are two Canadian divers vying for the 2024 Olympics—and they’re also close friends and training partners.
Olympian (and team “mom”) Ellie Black on respect, support, and dreaming big
Artistic gymnast Ellie Black is flying high as she anchors Canada’s women’s gymnastics team.
The importance of play in developing Olympic athletes
Three Canadian Olympians share their fondest childhood winter memories and what they loved about outdoor play as youngsters.
How Patrick Chan became an Olympic champion and gold-medal dad
Here’s a look at Patrick Chan’s journey as an elite figure skater, plus tips for parents and kids who want to follow in his footsteps.
Tips from an Olympian: Low-pressure ways to encourage kids’ love of activity
Mark Nichols is an Olympic gold medalist in curling and a dad. Here, he offers tips for parents on encouraging kids to love to move.
Hockey tips from Olympic gold medalist (and mom) Mélodie Daoust
Hockey player Mélodie Daoust shares her Olympic journey and offers tips for kids and parents who love the sport as much as she does.
4 ways to help your child find a passion in sport: Tips from an Olympian
Olympic skeleton racer Mirela Rahneva shares her inspiring sports journey and offers some tips for getting active as a family.
Skateboarding’s Olympic debut
Skateboarding has developed in a lot of different directions over the years. This summer, for the first time, it’s an official sport at the Olympics in Tokyo.
Nine-time Paralympic gold medalist Benoît Huot on what it means to be a champion
At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, Benoît Huot will be a host of Team Canada Champion Chats, four live talks with Olympians and Paralympians.
Building strong minds: Olympian Philippe Marquis’ tips for increasing confidence through sport
A two-time Olympian in freestyle skiing, Philippe Marquis shares his journey through sport and offers tips for sports parents.
Olympic soccer powerhouse Karina LeBlanc on finding her voice
Olympic soccer star Karina LeBlanc has inspired international change with her powerful and passionate advocacy for girls in sport.
Leadership lessons: Olympic gold medalist Adam Kreek on how youth sport builds successful adults
Canadian Olympian Adam Kreek reflects on the influence of positive coaches in his career and offers tips for sports parents.
Wrestling the sisterhood: Olympic gold medalist Carol Huynh on inclusion and camaraderie
Inclusion and belonging have been underlying themes throughout Olympian Carol Huynh’s entire athletic career.
The power of self-discovery: Tips for parents from Olympian Martha McCabe
Olympic swimmer Martha McCabe looks back on her life of sport, and offers tips for sports parents as they raise athletic kids.
Free resources to help you celebrate Black History Month
For Black History Month, the Canadian Olympic School Program has created a collection of Team Canada athlete stories.
How failure builds resilience: Insights from Olympian Neville Wright
Three-time Olympic bobsledder Neville Wright shares how he built resilience and offers tips for sports parents.
DIY Summer Day Camp Week 4: Summer Olympic Games
We may not be able to cheer on Team Canada at the 2020 Olympic Games this year, but there are lots of fun ways to get your kids in the Olympic spirit.
Norway’s egalitarian approach helps them dominate Winter Olympics
Unique sports programming gives Norway an edge
All you need to know about the Paralympic Winter Games in PyeongChang
Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang 2018
Emotional Olympic commercial tackles bias in sport
If the world could see what a mom sees in her child
Meet Maxence Parrot, snowboarder
Learn more about Team Canada at PyeongChang
Posts from PyeongChang: What happened at the Winter Games
Funny, quirky, and inspiring kid-friendly stories about the athletes competing at the Winter Games