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Article in Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching - Sheila Robertson's latest article for the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching: Generosity Pays Dividends. "This is a story with many dimensions, but one indisputable conclusion: when circumstances become opportune, women coaches can flourish in university sport as full-time paid employees. Admittedly, benefactors such as Sheryl and Dave Kerr, whose generosity has made McGill University’s Women in Sport initiative possible, are rare. However, what is unfolding at McGill could, and should, prompt other Canadian institutions to investigate a similar approach to furthering opportunities for the many skilled women
40 Years Ago






Shattered Hopes
Canada’s Boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games
On December 27, 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. The invasion set off a chain of events that dominated the headlines. A crucial fallout was the American-led boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games, which Canada eventually joined. 212 Canadian athletes were forced to shelve their Olympic dreams, some temporarily, many permanently. Shattered Hopes is an oral history of athletes, coaches, and other leaders affected by the boycott. More on this book...