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Scott McCain & Leslie McLean Centre for Sport, Business and Health We champion innovation, inclusion, and belonging in sport through research, education, wellness initiatives and community building.

The application window for the Advancing Women in Coaching Case Competition closes tonight, October 16, at 11:59 p.m.Hos...
10/16/2026

The application window for the Advancing Women in Coaching Case Competition closes tonight, October 16, at 11:59 p.m.

Hosted by the Scott McCain & Leslie McLean Centre for Sport, Business and Health, this competition invites Saint Mary’s University students to develop research-informed, actionable strategies to address systemic gender disparities in athletic leadership and coaching.

With a $5,000 grand prize up for grabs and a chance to network with industry professionals from across the country, this is an opportunity you don't want to miss!

Submit your team’s Statement of Interest via email to [email protected] prior to tonight's deadline.

Check out the complete submission guidelines on our website.

🔗https://loom.ly/-QFkoHA

Student. Athlete. Game Changer. ⚡SMU varsity athletes know firsthand the power of sport and how the industry needs to ev...
10/12/2026

Student. Athlete. Game Changer. ⚡

SMU varsity athletes know firsthand the power of sport and how the industry needs to evolve.

Our "Advancing Women in Coaching" Case Competition bridges the gap between lived athletic experience and strategic business solution, addressing the barriers that contribute to the existing gender gap in professional coaching positions. By drawing on the insights of student-athletes, we’re crafting real strategies that can make a real difference.

Submissions are due in five days, so assemble your team and reach out to us at [email protected] to participate.

🔗 https://loom.ly/-QFkoHA

It's tough to be what you can’t see. 🏐⚽🏀When young athletes see women thriving in coaching roles, it changes their perce...
10/07/2026

It's tough to be what you can’t see. 🏐⚽🏀

When young athletes see women thriving in coaching roles, it changes their perception of what’s possible—both in sport and in life. But expanding representation requires strategic, intentional change.

Through the Advancing Women in Coaching Case Competition, we're encouraging students to tackle the core questions that impact women in sport:

👉 How do we attract top talent to coaching roles?
👉 How do we retain women in the profession long-term?
👉 How do we clear the path to elite and professional leadership?

Step up, bring your best strategy, and help ensure every young athlete sees themselves reflected in leadership.

🔗https://loom.ly/-QFkoHA

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🚨The deadline to submit your statement of interest to our "Advancing Women in Coaching" case competi...
10/02/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS 🚨

The deadline to submit your statement of interest to our "Advancing Women in Coaching" case competition is Friday, October 16!

Why participate?
✨ Drive real equity in the sports industry
✨ Gain hands-on strategy and presentation experience
✨ Network with industry leaders and judges
✨ Compete for a share of $10,000 in prizes

Check out our contest webpage for all the details: 🔗https://loom.ly/-QFkoHA

09/30/2026

Today is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities.

As there are no classes today, we encourage the SMU community to reflect and learn on this solemn day. For more information and resources, please visit: https://loom.ly/HodLa-Y

Ready to make a real impact in the sports industry? 🏆✨The Scott McCain & Leslie McLean Centre for Sport, Business and He...
09/29/2026

Ready to make a real impact in the sports industry? 🏆✨

The Scott McCain & Leslie McLean Centre for Sport, Business and Health presents the Advancing Women in Coaching Case Competition! Coaching is a cornerstone of sport, yet representation of women in coaching—especially at elite levels—remains disproportionately low.

We're challenging Saint Mary’s University students to step up and build actionable, innovative solutions to dismantle systemic barriers and transform the sports landscape.

📍 Open to SMU students
💡 Real-world impact
💰 $5,000 grand prize

Check out our website to learn more and assemble your team! 🔗 https://loom.ly/-QFkoHA

From the court and classroom to the boardroom and beyond—mentorship is key to building a thriving career in sports. But ...
09/22/2026

From the court and classroom to the boardroom and beyond—mentorship is key to building a thriving career in sports. But for young women entering the industry, finding direct connection with established women in professional sports roles can be challenging.

To help bridge that gap, the Scott McCain & Leslie McLean Centre for Sport, Business and Health is excited to launch the SMU Women in Sport Networking Series! 🌟

This monthly series gives women varsity athletes, Sports Business students, and HWSS students a dedicated space to network with women holding professional roles across the sports industry, including event management, finance, and leadership.

🚨 Don't delay—our very first event is THIS Sunday featuring the HFX Tides FC!

Ready to expand your network and set yourself up for success?

👉 Register today: https://loom.ly/IxBIp04

Olympics soccer gold-medalist Christine Sinclair is “one of the world’s most respected and admired athletes.” Scoring 19...
08/25/2026

Olympics soccer gold-medalist Christine Sinclair is “one of the world’s most respected and admired athletes.”

Scoring 190 goals on the international stage, Sinclair has become a household name over her two-decade career.

Here, along with sports writer Stephen Brunt, Sinclair reflects on the highs and lows of her journey to the top—inspiring athletes in all walks of life to keep shooting for the stars.

And shoutout to the Halifax Public Library for having this book available to borrow!


In “Social Issues in Sport Communication”, editors Terry L. Rentner and David P. Burns gather a series of scholar-led ca...
08/18/2026

In “Social Issues in Sport Communication”, editors Terry L. Rentner and David P. Burns gather a series of scholar-led case studies on well-known incidents in sports media—from protests regarding sports uniforms to COVID-19 and beyond.

Analyzing sport through the lenses of communications and media studies, this collection gets you thinking not only about what happens in athletics, but also how its presented to the world.

At Saint Mary’s, we’re proud to support our student-athletes as they pursue excellence in both their studies and their s...
08/17/2026

At Saint Mary’s, we’re proud to support our student-athletes as they pursue excellence in both their studies and their sport. 🎓🛶

This past July, SMU’s own Alex Erith-Ellwood, Brianna Smith, Duncan Giles, and Ian Gaudet competed at the 2026 ICF Junior & U23 Canoe Sprint World Championships right here in Halifax.

We’re incredibly proud of their dedication! By offering flexible, relevant education, we ensure our talented athletes never have to choose between high-demand training and achieving their academic or career goals.

👉 Read the full story here: https://loom.ly/mV5cy1Y

Photo cred: Canoe Kayak Canada

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