Event Date: June 1 - June 1, 2025 2:00 pm

Join CSCS for an interactive one-hour webinar on Zoom designed specifically for athletes who want to learn effective strategies to thrive under pressure in sport. This session will provide a deep dive into the understanding and application of self-compassion to support athletes in managing high expectations and striving for excellence. Drawing from recent research, real-life examples, and practical exercises, we will explore how self-compassion can help athletes navigate challenges in sport such as concern over mistakes, fear of failure, fear of negative evaluation, need for approval, and responding to failure with harsh self-criticism. Athletes will gain practical strategies to foster a supportive and resilient mindset and leave with valuable insights to enhance their athletic journey and personal growth.

Presenter biography: Leah Ferguson (she/her/hers), Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the College of Kinesiology at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research focuses on sport psychology and Indigenous Peoples’ wellness, where she works with Indigenous and non-Indigenous athletes, youth, girls, and women to collaboratively enhance sport experiences and wholistic wellness outcomes. She is particularly interested in the role of self-compassion as a resource for athletes to overcome challenges and setbacks to thrive in sport. She translates her sport psychology research into practice through her applied work as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant®. Leah works with athletes, teams, coaches, and sport parents, ranging from grassroots to high performance levels, to facilitate well-being and performance for positive sport experiences.

When: Sunday, June 1

Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Where: Zoom

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