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Congratulations to all recipients of a 2018 CAC award!
Each year, the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala recognizes our country’s most dedicated, inspiring, and successful sport leaders. The 2018 award recipients exemplify the values and competencies of the NCCP and highlight their passion, dedication, and contributions both on and off the field of play.
Please join us in congratulating the outstanding Canadian sport leaders who were honoured during this month’s celebration. READ MORE. |
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Geoff Gowan Award
Manon Perron, ChPC
Figure Skating
Manon Perron has led an inspiring coaching career spanning more than 30 years. An NCCP certified coach, she is best known as coach of the figure skating 2010 Olympic bronze medalist, Joannie Rochette. Manon has built a reputation for dedication and leadership development in sport. She has produced podium athletes at the national, international, and world/Olympic levels. Her role as Team Leader in PyeongChang was instrumental in securing Canada’s medals standing at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games.
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Jack Donohue Award
Rob Kober, ChPC
Freestyle Skiing
Men’s Canadian mogul skiing would not be where it is today without Rob’s incredible dedication and passion over the past 25 years. Rob’s coaching leadership helped Mikaël Kingsbury and the men’s moguls team to achieve a gold medal finish at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games. Rob Kober was the Head Coach of Freestyle Canada’s Men's Mogul Team from 2002 to 2018 and during this time Canada has owned the gold medal in the sport for three consecutive Olympic Games.
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IG Wealth Management NCCP National Coach Developer Award
Greg Henhawk
Master Coach Developer, Aboriginal Coaching Modules
Greg is Mohawk of the Bear Clan from Six Nations of the Grand River. A founding board member of the Coaches Association of Ontario, Greg has been coaching various sports for 41 years. Greg describes himself as an amateur sport fanatic. He has been involved in the NCCP since 1980 as a participant, Learning Facilitator, Master Coach Developer and project advisor. He has completed NCCP training in badminton, basketball, hockey, track and field, and softball. His latest area of focus is the Aboriginal Coaching Modules (ACM) and the Aboriginal Long Term Participant Develop model (ALTPD).
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Sheila Robertson Award
Tennis Canada
Founded in 1890, Tennis Canada’s mission is to lead the growth of the sport in Canada, with the overarching vision to become a world-leading tennis nation. Its long-standing commitment to coach development led to the creation of the Tennis Professionals Association (TPA) in 2004. Since its inception in 2004, the TPA has grown from 800 members to over 3,300. This year, Tennis Canada has created the role of Director of Safe Sport, a position charged with strengthening safe sport policies across the federation.
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Feedback survey
The CAC is always searching for ways to improve its processes and would appreciate your feedback. Please take a few minutes to complete a short anonymous survey so that we can better serve you in the future!
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Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport
The CAC is proud to collaborate with the Canadian Center for Mental Health in Sport (CCMHS). The CCMHS is a not-for-profit organization supporting the mental health and performance of competitive and high-performance athletes and coaches. The CCMHS is the first Centre in Canada to offer collaborative sport-focused mental health care services designed to help athletes and coaches achieve their performance goals while preserving their mental health and well-being.
The CCMHS rests on 3 pillars of success: Integrated Care, Research, and Community Engagement.
We encourage all of our coaches to visit their website for more information and to take advantage of the tools they provide. |
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EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
Things to consider when entering into a coaching position
By Catherine E. Wilson, counsel in the law firm Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP.
- A written contract is preferred. If the employer does not give you a written contract, email the employer with the terms of employment that are important to you, such as: compensation structure, benefits, job title, and the responsibilities of the position as you understand them to be.
- Fixed Term Contracts are common in coaching and they are payable until the end of the fixed term, even if you are terminated earlier, unless there is language in that contract that permits early termination.
- Watch for unfair termination provisions. Unless the contract states otherwise, a terminated employee is entitled to reasonable notice of termination or pay in lieu of notice. This can translate into months or years of termination pay. If there is a termination provision in the contract, is it fair to you? Have you left a long-term secure position? Are you being required to relocate? Are your skills sought after?
- Watch for non-compete or non-solicitation provisions. Your employment contract should not prevent you from coaching in your chosen field or geographic location when you leave the job.
- An employment contract is void without consideration. In other words, there is a give and a get. You get the job if you sign the contract or you get a raise if you sign the contract.
- Consider whether you are an employee or independent contractor as these two types of workers are treated differently for tax purposes.
- An employment contract could be one of the most important documents that you sign. It is a good idea to retain a lawyer to review it on your behalf.
Catherine E. Willson is counsel in the law firm, Goldman Sloan Nash & Haber LLP, a full service law firm in Toronto, Ontario. This information deals with complex matters and may not apply to particular facts and circumstances. The information reflects laws and practices that are subject to change. For these reasons, this information should not be relied on as a substitute for specialized professional advice in connection with any particular matter.
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Responsible Coaching Movement
The Responsible Coaching Movement is proud to announce that over 300 sport organizations across Canada have taken the pledge! The movement is growing extremely fast and the CAC is excited to see its promotion at all levels of coaching.
Encourage your colleagues, sport or club to take the RCM pledge as a first step toward creating a safe and positive environment for you and your athletes. By taking the pledge, these organizations have committed to implementing supportive policies and processes that adhere to three key areas of the Responsible Coaching Movement:
- The Rule of Two;
- Background Screening (Including Criminal Record Checks); and
- Respect and Ethics Training.
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Benefits by Design
As a ChPC or Registered Coach in good standing, you have access to an easy-to-use, affordable, and competitive health and dental benefits program. Depending on your coverage needs, you may choose between the two options that are offered. The CAC recognizes the importance of having added financial security for you and your family and by opting into a group plan, the insurance is less expensive than it is in the individual insurance market.
For more information on how to join, please CLICK HERE. |
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Canada Games - Coach House
From February 15 to March 3, 2019, Red Deer will welcome the nation for the 2019 Canada Winter Games.
Throughout the Games, coaches will have access to Coach House. The CAC and the Host Organizing Committee will be hosting nightly fireside chats on a variety of topics that relate to coaching. If you are planning to attend the Games, and if you would be willing to participate or to lead a topic of discussion, please email us at procoach@coach.ca.
We hope to see you in Red Deer! |
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2018 Youth Olympic Games successes!
The CAC is proud to congratulate the following coaches for their success during the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, Argentina!
| Athlete |
Coach |
Sport/Category |
Medal |
| Keagan Young |
Kevin Doherty |
Judo/Men’s -81kg |
Bronze |
| Emma Misak |
Ali Shabbir |
DanceSport/Breaking B-Girls |
Silver |
| Finlay Knox |
Todd Melton |
Swimming/Men’s 200m Individual Medley |
Bronze |
| Madison Broad |
Kyle Pinsonneault |
Swimming/Women’s 200m Backstroke |
Silver |
| Ethan McClymont |
Jae Park |
Taekwondo/Men’s 73 kg |
Bronze |
| Alexander Milanovich |
Kevin Thorburn, ChPC |
Swimming/Men’s 50m Breaststroke |
Bronze |
| Rachel Krapman |
Dave Burt |
Judo/Mixed Team |
Bronze |
| Brian Yang |
Efendi Wijaya |
Badminton/Mixed Team |
Gold |
| Emma Spence |
Denis Vachon, ChPC |
Artistic Gymnastics/Women’s Vault |
Bronze |
| Felix Dolci |
Adrian Balan |
Artistic Gymnastics/Men’s Rings |
Silver |
| Women’s team |
Sandro Fiorino, ChPC |
Rugby Sevens/Women’s |
Bronze |
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Congratulations to the new ChPCs!
On behalf of the CAC, we would like to congratulate those below for recently attaining the ChPC designation!
Denis Beaudoin – Karate
Charlie Junhui Tu – Diving
Kevin Peters – Basketball
Heather Fidyk – Karate
Phyllis Chan – Badminton
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Professional Coaching Designation Renewal Reminder
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Questions
If you have any questions about the application or renewal process, or if you require more information about professional coaching with the Coaching Association of Canada, please contact procoach@coach.ca. |
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