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Skill Development 101
Building Your Story: Understanding and navigating social media as a Team Canada athlete
This was built to empower all Team Canada athletes to make the best possible use of social media accounts and tell the story of their sports, their teams, their journeys, and themselves.
Tips on Dealing with the Media
Here you can learn about the positive opportunities involved with telling your story, how to best deal with the media, and how to better avoid distraction that may take away from your sport competition.
Game Plan Skills Programs
Game Plan Public Speaking Program
Apply now for the April 2025 Program!
Take your public speaking skills to the next level with Claire Carver-Dias, OLY. Whether you're new to speaking or preparing for an engagement, this interactive program will help you build confidence, refine your storytelling, and strengthen your delivery.
Program Structure
Three 2-hour group sessions on Zoom.
All sessions will run from 6:00-8:00 PM ET.
Program Date Options: Three program options in April, July, October
Program 1 (Cohort #4) Sessions:
Tuesday, April 1
Tuesday, April 15
Tuesday, April 29
Program 2 (Cohort #5) Sessions:
Tuesday, July 15
Tuesday, July 29
Tuesday, August 12
Program 3 (Cohort #6) Sessions:
Tuesday, October 28
Tuesday, November 1
Tuesday, November 25
Applications will be reviewed before confirming participation. Each program is limited to 30 participants.
Public Speaking Program: Presented by Game Plan and Aléo Foundation
Applications are now closed. Next Program: Fall 2025!
Game Plan and Aléo Foundation are excited to offer a Public Speaking Program exclusively in French for Game Plan athletes!
Whether you’re just starting out, looking to refine your skills, or are preparing for a speaking engagement, this program provides a supportive and interactive environment to build your confidence, enhance your public speaking skills, and connect with like-minded athletes.
Led by François-Olivier-Roberge, OLY (Communication Advisor) and Annie Dubé (Director of Marketing and Communications) from Aléo Foundation, this hands-on program will help you:
Develop your storytelling and delivery techniques
Build a compelling personal brand
Practice your skills in a collaborative setting alongside other athletes
Applications will be reviewed before confirming participation. The program is limited to 30 participants.
Program Structure:
Three 2-hour group sessions on Zoom
Dates: The next program will take place in the fall of 2025! Details to come.
All sessions will run from 6:00 - 8:00pm ET
Masterclass at Work
Limited seats available!
Game Plan is thrilled to offer a select number of Game Plan athletes the opportunity to develop professional skills alongside world-renowned experts with a Masterclass at Work subscription. Dive into courses led by Olympic champions, entrepreneurs, world renowned leaders and business moguls, gaining invaluable insights to excel not only in your sport but also in your professional development on and off the field of play.
Limited seats are available. Eligibility Requirements:
Complete interest form
Minimum commitment of engagement (2-3 hours per month)
Monthly required check-ins with advisors
If this opportunity interests you, complete the interest form and connect with your Game Plan Advisor.
Financial Management
Financial Literacy 101
Alternative source of Funding for Athletes
Learn a New Language
If you are interested in learning a new language, the Rosetta Stone Language Learning Software is a resource available for free. Please reach out to your local advisor for more information and to start your learning experience.