By Nexus Sports TeamRecruiting efforts have resumed and several commitments are slowly being revealed. But what of the many others who have yet to commit and more importantly, the hopeful ones who intended to prove their worth during the upcoming winter camps?This will likely mark the second consecutive year without there being any try-outs in February or March. Although this poses a challenge, it did not stop student-athletes in 2020 from making it onto the gridiron th
| By Coach Hugues Longpré |If you were to survey your coaches on what they believe is the most important body part or skillset required to play football, wouldn’t you expect the answers to be part of the usual suspects? Feet (footwork), hips, hands, aggression, instinct? As good as those answers all are, the fact remains that football is sport that requires vision and intelligence. Honing these skills should be a priority within any young player’s development plan.
A very informative sit-down with several passionate individuals who have a dream - and a plan - to see women tackle football flourish in Quebec and Ontario as it has in other provinces.Our guests:- Andréanne Dupont-Parent from the Montreal Blitz, founder of Les Reines- Soni Rodi, co-founder of the Capital Rebels- Katrina Paiement, co-founder of the Capital Rebels- Mathieu Joyal, General Manager of Football Quebec
Nexus Sports sat down with some folks who are working hard to keep the student-athletes committed, engaged and focused on their goals and dreams. Guests:- Mai-Anh Nguyen - Vanier College Student-life advisor- Kenny Johnson - Running backs coach Triades de Lanaudière- Shawn Mayne - Head Coach Champlain-St-Lamber Cavaliershttps://www.facebook.com/nexussportsca/videos/14847456
by Nexus Sports TeamThe pandemic is not over however there appears to be light at the end of the tunnel. Kids - and parents - are anxious for a return to play. Habits have been altered and not everyone may come back to the game. Here are the top 4 things youth sports organizations can do to help bring the players back in drovesCallbacksIt goes without saying that human interaction has been limited over the past few months. We need to reconnect with our fellow citizens, moreso with coaches and the volunteers. Pick up the phone and call yo