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A new international research initiative is set to examine how sporting success can be achieved while prioritising athlete and coach well-being, responding to growing global interest in the concept of "Winning Well" and the importance of safe sport environments. The...

MCAST is Malta’s leading vocational and higher education institution, preparing learners for careers across community-oriented and service-based sectors. Through its Institute of Community Services, MCAST supports the development of professionally competent...

Sports Coach Education Switzerland is the centre of excellence for the training and further development of coaches in Swiss competitive and elite sport. Through education programmes, seminars, conferences, qualification opportunities, and individual coaching sessions,...

Lorraine Lafrenière, President of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE), recently met with the South African Rugby Union (SARU) in Cape Town to discuss coach and trainer development initiatives. The visit highlighted SARU’s successful implementation...

Sport leaders, academics, coaches and safeguarding practitioners from around the world gathered at the Safe Sport International 2026 Conference to examine how athlete wellbeing can be embedded across sport systems - from grassroots participation to elite performance...

Malta recently welcomed two of the most senior figures in international sports coaching governance, as Lorraine Lafrenière, President of the International Council for Coaching Excellence (ICCE), and Dr Ladislav Petrovic, the organisation’s General Secretary, held a...

The global youth sport community gathered at Universidad Europea in Madrid on 7 May 2026 for the ICOACHKIDS Conference, an event focused on creating better sport experiences for children and young people through high-quality, child-centred coaching. Supported through...

The European Week of Sport team has announced that the #BeActive campaign has been nominated for the European Ombudsman’s Good Administration Awards in the category of the most popular project. The awards recognise projects that demonstrate strong public...

The Climbing Association of Independent Experts (CAIE) is an independent organization dedicated to advancing performance and elite sport climbing through evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional coach development. By supporting...

The Slovak Ice Hockey Federation is the national governing body for ice hockey in Slovakia, leading the development, regulation, and promotion of the sport at all levels. Through a strong focus on coach education and long-term athlete development, the federation plays...