"A resource hub designed to equip Barbados Athletes and key stakeholders with the tools to LEARN and develop skills that can benefit their careers on and off the field of play."
One of the objectives of the Barbados Athletes’ Commission is to engage national athletes in activities and projects to support their development. We created this platform to educate athletes and to help facilitate their overall growth on and off the field. In collaboration with the National Olympic Academy, our webinars bring together professionals and experts to offer timely educational presentations and workshops around topics beneficial to athletes’ development.
The Performance Arena Podcast
The Performance Arena is an educational podcast sharing all things sports medicine and high performance from all sporting arenas. Available on Apple podcast, Spotify, BuzzSprout, and here on MyTeam246, airs every last Sunday monthly at 7 pm.
The ARENA 246 – The Athlete Transition: Career After Sport
In the first panel discussion of The Arena 246, four Olympians gave their opinions and experiences as they moved from the world of active competition to work. The panelists of Andrea Blackett OLY, Shane De Freitas OLY, Terrance Haynes OLY athletes and moderator Martyn Forde OLY, who all competed at the pinnacle of their sport, shared their experiences and recommendations for athletes looking to transition from an active career as an athlete.
POWERUP WORKSHOPS
The Athlete365 Career+ Power Up workshops are a self-discovery journey to grow and develop an understanding of yourself and help you explore your future career choices. No matter at what stage you are in your career, it is important to take time to reflect and evaluate who you are and what you want out of life. The Power Up workshops - designed by Olympians and experts - are delivered in four online action-based learning sessions.
- IOC Representatives
- Date - October 8, 15, 22, 29 2021
DEVELOPING A PERSONAL BRAND
Barbados Athletes’ Commission Forum 2020: Personal Development for the Proactive Athlete A vital part of being an athlete is creating and developing your personal brand. The objective is to provide athletes with the strategies to promote their athletic goals while being able to create a brand around their sports career that can lead to sponsorship opportunities and more.
- Clifford Gooding - Edghill Coca-Cola South Caribbean Bottlers (KOSCAB), Brand Manager
- Date - 26 September 2020
INVESTING LIKE A CHAMP
Barbados Athletes’ Commission Forum 2020: Personal Development for the Proactive Athlete Athletes will acquire the basic knowledge needed to manage their finances while striving to compete at a high/elite level. Athletes will learn what money management is and why it is an important skill to possess, the strategies needed to maintain a monthly budget, and More.
- Nicholas Neckles - Sagivor Asset Management Inc., Portfolio Manager
- Date - 26 September 2020
MENTAL RESILIENCY
Athlete Education Webinar Series The presentation will address the Athlete's identity and athletic mental health components
- Janelle Chase - Mayers Mental Health and Wellness Consultant
- Date - June 20th, 2020
THE 2021 WORLD ANTI-DOPING CODE: The Anti-Doping Athletes’ Right Act
Athlete Education Webinar Series This presentation will address the recent changes to the Anti-Doping Code as well as the associated rights and responsibilities of the athlete.
- Dr. Sasha Sutherland - Caribbean Regional Anti-Doping Organization, Executive Director
- Date - June 5th, 2020
CONSCIOUS RECOVERY: Active Rest for the Active Athlete
This webinar will focus on better practices for recovery, addressed trigger points, joint mobility and stability, and general self-care tips.
- Stephen Scott - KA BA Health Centre, Founder & Professional Sports Massage Practitioner
- Date - June 12th, 2020
