--- title: The Latest | Mandisa Lau description: Mandisa Lau is a 2nd year undergraduate student in Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock University, where she was involved in the Child & Youth Work in Community Recreation course. She has worked in a variety of roles within community recreation, including, program instructor, camp leader, and supervisor over the past four years. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue further studies in education or work as a recreation programmer. --- [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=200&height=47&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) # The Latest Contribute. We love to hear your thoughts, your musings and your latest work. Please share with us! [![Write a post](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/316071/33819a55-1164-4664-8ab0-c9fe2f42d6f1) #### Subscribe. Be in the know. Get the latest updates about community change and building vibrant communities. [Learn More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/subscribe?hsLang=en-us) × - [Climate Change & SDGs](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/climate-transitions) - [Collective Impact](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/collective-impact) - [Community Engagement](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/community-engagement) - [Community Development](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/cities-deepening-community) - [Evaluation](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/evaluation) - [Innovation](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/community-innovation) - [Leadership](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/collaborative-leadership) - [Poverty](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/cities-reducing-poverty) - [Youth](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/topic/communities-building-youth-futures) ## Mandisa Lau ![Mandisa Lau](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/Tamarack%20Logo%20(1).png) Mandisa Lau is a 2nd year undergraduate student in Recreation and Leisure Studies at Brock University, where she was involved in the Child & Youth Work in Community Recreation course. She has worked in a variety of roles within community recreation, including, program instructor, camp leader, and supervisor over the past four years. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue further studies in education or work as a recreation programmer. ### Recent Posts [![](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hubfs/undefined-May-28-2021-12-04-56-50-PM-1.png) ](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/tips-on-how-to-support-autonomy-within-a-youth-sport-program?hsLang=en-us) ### [Tips on how to support autonomy within a youth sport program](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/tips-on-how-to-support-autonomy-within-a-youth-sport-program?hsLang=en-us) Posted by [Mandisa Lau](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/author/mandisa-lau) on May 27, 2021 Imagine this: it is finally the start of a new school year, and you are super excited to be on the same soccer team as your friend. Despite your efforts to keep you and your friend together, the coach has decided to separate you two into different drills. When was the last time you felt in control of your sport? When was the last time your coach asked for your opinion during a practice or game? [Read More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest/tips-on-how-to-support-autonomy-within-a-youth-sport-program?hsLang=en-us) [![20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/Administration/Tamarack%20Logos/20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png?width=3401&name=20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange.png "20yrLogo-2_WhiteOrange")](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) ### Tamarack [Home](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/?hsLang=en-us) [Latest](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/latest) [Events](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/eventlisting?hsLang=en-us) [Donate](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/donate?hsLang=en-us) [About](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/whoweare?hsLang=en-us) ### Follow Us [** ** ](https://www.facebook.com/TamarackInstitute) [** ** ](https://twitter.com/Tamarack_Inst) [** ** ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tamarack-institute-for-community-engagement)   In the spirit of respect, reciprocity, and truth we honour and acknowledge that our work occurs across Turtle Island (North America), which has been home since time immemorial to the ancestors of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. ### Subscribe Be in the know. Get the latest updates, events and resources about community change. [Learn More](https://www.tamarackcommunity.ca/subscribe?hsLang=en-us) Tamarack Institute © 2023