Join us for a free one-hour lunchtime webinar series starting at 12:00 PM on April 24, April 28, and May 1, open to anyone interested in learning more about sport administration and development. Each session will feature valuable insights, practical tips, and engaging discussions designed to support and inspire. Whether you’re new to sport or have years of experience, this is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and grow. All sessions will provide participants with NCCP professional development points – register today!
April 24: The Drive There/The Ride Home
Learn how to shape our kids’ sport experience on The Drive There. This is the opportunity to set the tone, to ground yourself, and most importantly, to give your child what they need in the moment: calm, confidence, and a space to own their experience.
Then afterwards, there is one moment in time, that defines our parenting and lays the groundwork for our relationship with our child in sports… The Ride Home
ABOUT ASIA: Asia Mape is an Emmy Award-winning sports journalist and the found of ILoveToWatchYouPlay.com, a trusted platform guiding parents through the complexities of youth sports. With a deep understanding of the pressures young athletes and their families face, she has made it her mission to provide parents with the knowledge, tools, and strategies they need.
April 28th: How Not to Get Yelled At
This session will highlight some actions and tools for officials to help ensure a better experience for them and the games they love. This session focuses on strategies that can help reduce conflict, improve communication, and support officials in feeling more confident and prepared during competition.
Whether you're new to officiating or have years of experience, this session offers helpful tips to make your time on the field more rewarding and enjoyable.
ABOUT JAMES: James Bulhman has actively worked in the national sporting sector for many years. Working at the NSO level in both Lacrosse and Basketball, he has helped build athlete, coach, and officiating programs.
May 1st: Team Manager 101- Tips & Tricks
Team Manager 101 will offer a comprehensive overview of the team manager's role in both multi-sport and single-sport contexts. This session will explore the responsibilities and expectations of a team manager, whether leading a large or small team, before and during a competition or Games. It will cover the dynamics between team managers and other roles that work closely with them, such as coaches, mission staff, and parents/guardians.
The session will be valuable for current and future team managers, as well as other key team members. Topics will include the interconnectedness of these roles, effective communication strategies, and best practices for collaboration, informed by both past and current experiences.
ABOUT KIRSTEN: Kirsten Bobbie is the Director of Sport & Competition at Special Olympics Canada and is also the Chef de Mission for Team Ontario at the 2025 Canada Summer Games. Throughout her 13-year tenure at the Special Olympics Ontario and now the Special Olympics Canada offices, Kirsten has been a mission staff member at 5 Provincial, 3 National and 1 World Games, a Team Manager at 2 Special Olympics World Games, and the lead staff member organizing 6 Provincial and 1 International multi-sport Games.