Fall 2010
Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Conference & SPIN Summit
November 18 - 21, 2010 • The Westin Ottawa
Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif is an annual conference organized by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) that fosters the development of Canada as a leading sport nation and reinforces CAC’s role in achieving that goal.
Saskatchewan Coaching Awards
Soon the Provincial Sport Governing Bodies and Districts will be receiving a nomination package for the Saskatchewan Sport Awards, please ensure you nominate a COACH for the Coach of the Year and/or Coach Dedication Award (male and female).
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Upcoming NCCP Multi-sport Workshops
- NCCP Making Ethical Decisions (MED) – have you completed the online evaluation?
A reminder that after completing the MED workshop coaches are required to go online and complete the MED evaluation component.
Click HERE to proceed to the online evaluation.
- NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) - “Improving children’s lives through physical literacy”
Is your sport organization, school, or community interested in running a FMS workshop?
Are you interested in becoming a Learning Facilitator for FMS workshops?
The Coaches Assoc of Sask has put out a call for those with a passion for youth, sport & physical activity with the skill set needed to train coaches and/or youth leaders in Fundamental Movement Skills. If you are interested, contact the CAS office at (306) 780-9313 for more details.
- NCCP Learning Facilitator Profile
Meet NCCP Learning Facilitator Rob Tomyn from Prince Albert.
- How to access your NCCP education transcript on line
Coaches can view or print their NCCP education transcript by using the “Check Certification” function on the CAC website. Simply enter your last name and CC# in the text boxes provided.
Coach Professional Development Grants available
CAS manages a total of 5 grant programs that are geared at developing coaches in Saskatchewan.
Watrous Manitou wins weekly newspaper “Best Local Coach Story Contest”
Congratulations to The Watrous Manitou for being chosen as the winner of the “Best Local Coach Story”. This contest was run during Coaches Week and all Sask Weekly Newspapers were eligible to participate.
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September Book of the Month
Nutrient Timing for Peak Performance
Order on line and save 25% by entering code X774 at checkout
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CAS 2010-11 Board of Directors
Welcome to Sarah Junkin an Athletics coach from Saskatoon who was elected to the CAS Board as the new PSGB rep. Thank you to Jason Grieve for his commitment and hard work over the past two years fulfilling the PSGB rep position. Garry Armstrong of Saskatoon has returned as Board Chair for the second year.
Are you a member of the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan?
The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan is the leader in coach development and recognition, providing quality programs and services to Saskatchewan coaches of all sports at all levels.
Women in Coaching
A ground-breaking book -Taking the Lead: Strategies and Solutions from Female Coaches
A joint initiative of the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and the University of Alberta Press, is an extensive and frank exploration by leaders in women’s coaching of the values women bring to the coaching profession.
Congrats to Medal Winning Coaches!
Congratulations those Saskatchewan coaches who coached their athlete(s) or team(s) to medal winning performances at National Championships or major Multi-sport Games during 2009.
(Note: coaches names & results provided by PSGBs)
Keewetin, Tiffany, Natasha & Carol are currently engaged in their sport’s final team preparations and look forward to coaching at the Canada Games in February in Halifax.
Coaching Ethics – “An Ethical Checklist For Coaches”
This checklist allows you as a coach to self-evaluate against 4 ethical coaching principles: Integrity in Relationships, Respect for Athletes, Coaching Responsibility & Honouring the Sport.
Nutrition Tip – Buying Organic…What Should Athletes Do?
Most athletes are aware that to physically perform at their best they should consume wholesome foods. However, with these dietary goals in mind athletes may be confused as to which foods are ideal to meet their sport nutrition needs – especially when it comes to choosing between organic and non-organically grown foods.
Chevrolet Making Dreams Possible – Club Coaching Grants
One hundred grants of $2,000 each will be awarded each year to allow sport clubs/local sport associations to host coach training and education activities in support of community sport programs. Deadline is September 27, 2010.
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Investors Group – Community Coaching Conference Grants
The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), through the sponsorship of Investors Group Inc., is pleased to provide financial assistance to communities and organizations interested in hosting a Community Coaching Conference.
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