The "Du Sport en Plus" program got underway last Saturday, April 29. Around ten young athletes from the CAFA swimming club, accompanied by their parents, gathered around Scott Simons. They honored the first workshop on the theme of "stress management".
Mr. Simons has agreed to be part of the Conseil du Sport's cohort of speakers, to pass on his values and experience to the younger generation.
This was the first conference held as part of the "Accompagner des jeunes sportifs de l'est de Montréal et leur bénéficier d'activités sous la forme de formation et d'atelier" program.
At the Anjou Community Centre, the Conseil du Sport and the young athletes met with Scott Simons. An expert in health and well-being, he is a passionate speaker on the importance of "real" breathing and the desire to share simple tools for well-being.
"I feel privileged and honored to be part of this project, which can help young people better manage their stress, anxiety, health, breathing and potential. For me, this generation is the future," says the expert.
It all started with a simple question: "How's your breathing today? Stress, breathing, energy and potential were the key words of the conference. Through exercises, role-playing, reflections and explanations, Scott Simons gave the young athletes many quick and easy tools to increase their potential and reduce their anxiety.
As a result, they left feeling relaxed, and now know the importance of mindful breathing. Mr. Simons also stressed that the competitive spirit does not rhyme with stress. A competition is about "Reaching a goal together, not destroying the opponent". The important thing is to grow and learn about ourselves.
This first workshop will be followed by another... Young athletes, sports clubs, associations from the east end of Montreal, get ready, the program is launched! Don't hesitate to join us and seize new opportunities!
Maude LACASSE coordinates the program with the help of Vincent DUMAS, regional sports development manager at the Conseil du sport de Montréal: she would be delighted to work with you in the future!
