National Coaches Week is a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach.
With events held across the country to celebrate coaching, National Coaches Week provides coaches with the recognition they deserve for the time they devote to ensuring Canadians live an active, healthy lifestyle.
Free NCCP Courses: https://coach.ca/why-be-a-coach/national-coaches-week
Safe Sport: Tools to Support Your Coaching in this New Era of Sport
This session will provide advice and support to some of the essential elements of Safe Sport coaching. These elements include: Boundaries: How to set and maintain strong professional boundaries with your athletes and families including social platforms and communication. Assertive coaching vs abusive coaching: How to get the most out of your athlete without crossing the line. Coaching Gen Z and Gen A: How to get be the most effective coach with consideration for the generation of athletes you are coaching and how they react and respond
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 – 6:30 pm MST
Hosted via Zoom
Speaker: Allison Forsyth
Registration: https://wkf.ms/3sGe4Wn
Transitioning From Athlete to Coach
This session will discuss how athletes can transition from competing in sport, to becoming a coach. Sometimes, after athletes stop competing, they’re not sure what to do next or how to stay involved in their sport. Coaching is a fantastic way to give back to the sport you love and a great way to get involved in the sport community. This session is targeting high-school age athletes.
Thursday, September 21st, 2023 7:15 pm CDT
Hosted via Zoom
Speaker: Ariella Schimnowski
To Register: email shaye.samec@sportmanitoba.ca
Strategies to Build Self-Esteem and Engage Young Females in Sport
Why are girls opting out of sport and how can we help? This session will cover why girls quit sports and how coaches can help retain them. It highlights the importance of supportive environments, building confidence, forming strong connections, and involving boys and men as allies to encourage girls' participation and achievement in sports.
Monday, September 25, 2023 – 6:00 pm MST
Hosted via Zoom
Speaker: Kaylan Gazda
Registration: https://wkf.ms/3Ri4m78
Virtual Coaches Panel
This panel will discuss what strategies they use to be successful in establishing a positive and productive working relationship.
Monday, September 25, 2023 7:00 pm (Saskatchewan time)
Panel: Dave Taylor, Head Coach Regina Women’s Basketball Team, Michaela Kleisinger, Assistant Coach & Mark Dodds, Head Coach, University of Saskatchewan Women’s Volleyball Team, Emily Humbert, Assistant Coach.
Registration: https://saskcoach.ca/?post_type=tribe_events&p=2636&preview=true
Empowered – Forging Men of Character
Empowering young men to build strong character through the foundational lessons of respect.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – 12:05 pm MST
Hosted via Zoom
Speaker: James Leath
Registration: https://wkf.ms/466Rx3r
Empowered – The 4Ls of Leadership (Athlete Session)
Unlocking athletic and personal development potential through the four Ls of Leadership, weaving personal stories with pivotal lessons learned to inspire and elevate leaders on and off the field.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023 – 6:00 pm MST
Hosted via Zoom
Speaker: James Leath
Registration: https://wkf.ms/3sGevjt