At the highest levels of performance, the differences between champions and lower ranked athletes are often very small. Furthermore, it takes approximately 10
– 12 years of specific training and preparation for young athletes to develop into world-class competitors. Throughout this time, the environment in which these young athletes train as well as the support services that they have access to make a significant difference to the success that they will realize. The purpose of a well structured, coordinated and integrated sport medicine and sport science program is to ensure that identified athletes are provided with information, techniques and services from the very best coaches who are supported by experts in the field of sport medicine and science.
A fully integrated and holistic program encompasses all aspects of an athlete’s life. Coaches are the technical and tactical experts and should drive the athlete’s development. Surrounding the coach with experts in areas such as mental training, strength and conditioning, nutrition and sport injury management, allows them to focus on the technical and tactical aspects of their sport.
SportMedBC has developed resources and created a network of highly experienced experts in a variety of areas who are interested and equipped to assist athletes and coaches across the sport spectrum. SportMed Performance clients are provided with access to programs and services that have a significant impact on athlete and team performance.
Through an ongoing consultative process, we develop a comprehensive program that meets the needs of each indivdual or client group. We work with the coaches to create an optimal annual delivery plan for the program and we will coordinate all aspects of the program throughout the year. SportMedBC’s partnerships with the provincial network of sport medicine and science practitioners enable us to create cost effective ways of delivering services. SportMedBC establishes close working relationships with our clients and our staff is accessible 24/7 in the event of emergencies.
SportMed Performance is an integrated program that provides coaches, athletes and teams with the consultation, referrals and direction they need to achieve optimal sport performance. Simply put, SportMed Performance programs provide comprehensive and coordinated services to assist athletes and teams with their physical, nutritional and mental preparation as well as access to services that help monitor optimal health status, prevent injuries and provide medical treatment referrals. Program details can be found to the right in the "This Network" box.
