Learn more about how to become a Parasport Coach and Mentor. Watch the video, complete a survey for a chance to win a $25.00 gas card. For more information on ways to get involved in Parasport visit CAO: Coaching in Parasport.
What it takes to be an athlete…
Research on athlete development suggests that there may be preconditions necessary to becoming a high-performance athlete. Readily available article by Guellich et al. (2019) published in the Journal of Expertise is one of the interesting resources that athletes, parents, and coaches might find useful.
“Coaching Girls in Sport: What the Research Says”
Click here to read an article by Active for Life on motivations, involvement, and disengagement in sport among girls. This short article written by coach Jim provides valuable information for coaches and parents.
Find Your Passion: Registration Open!
Find your Passion Event is taking place on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at the Woolwich Memorial Centre in Elmira, ON. Registration for the event is now open!
For more information, please contact:
Krista McCann | WRFN
519-886-9150
krista.mccann@wrfn.info
www.wrfn.info
Positive Environment for Volunteer Coaches
An article that explores components of volunteer coaches’ psychological contract including expectations of themselves and sports clubs as well as some recommendations for sport managers.
Changing the Game – Changing the Conversation
Changing the Game – Changing the Conversation is back for 2018
Join as an Apprentice or Mentor today!
The Coaches Association of Ontario is excited to announce the Changing the Game – Changing the Conversation program has been renewed for 2019. This initiative is aimed at creating balanced leadership in coaching roles and developing a support network for female coaches across the province.
Changing the Game is a mentorship program for female coaches in Ontario. The program is open to existing coaches or coaches-to-be of every sport, every age, and every experience level. Using a professionally designed mentorship model, the Changing the Game program has already engaged 250 apprentice coaches with the support of 100+ experienced sport coaching mentors (e.g., 2017 Program).
Even better, the program is completely free.
This Mentorship Program is for:
- Women who want to become a Coach for the first time and be supported with Mentorship and Development
- Existing Coaches looking for Mentorship and Development
OR
- Experienced coaches looking to give back as a mentor (Both Male and Female Coaches accepted as Mentors).
Participants Receive:
- Access to a personal mentor sports coach with a wealth of experience
- An online community of coaches
- Access to development resources and events
- Financial assistance
- Mentors receive NCCP Mentorship training and resources
Sign up to be a mentor, or enroll as an apprentice coach to join the initiative!
Girls In Sport Campaign
Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame’s “Girls in Sport” campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of participation in sports at all levels for girls.
Coaching Athletes with a Disability
Coaching Athletes with a Disability National Coaching Certification Program eLearning module.
Click here for more information.