Walinga on a new, positive vision for sport in Canada

It’s time for systemic change for sport in Canada, says Prof. Jennifer Walinga in The Conversation.  

Here is some of what she has to say:

“We propose a partnership model for sport in Canada that places ‘optimal sport experiences’ at the centre of decision making, addresses the power imbalance at the root of abuse and offers a blueprint for cultural and organizational change that shifts the focus from podiums to performances,” says Walinga.

“Our goal is to return sport to its rightful place in society as a source for human and societal growth and development. We recommend concrete strategies for organizational and procedural change, such as expanding measures of success to include leadership impact, physical and psychological health and safety, as well as performance outcomes.”

Read the full story in The Conversation or the re-print in The National Post.