Media Releases
October 21 , 2004
WEEK OF THE COACH PROCLAIMED
Winnipeg – October 25th to 31st has been proclaimed Week of the Coach in Manitoba by the province in recognition of the essential and influential role coaches at all levels play in the development of sport and athletes in Manitoba.
“More than anyone, coaches have the greatest impact on athletes in terms of teaching, providing advice and counsel and advancing their goals and development,” said Liz Vieweg, General Manager of Coaching Manitoba. “During Week of the Coach we encourage everyone who has a coach or knows a coach to say thanks for their commitment and contribution ”.
Week of the Coach activities include a number of seminars and development opportunities for coaches. Communities and schools throughout the province are also encouraged to plan their own special events to recognize and celebrate the achievements of their local coaches.
The week will conclude with the Petro Canada Sport Leadership Conference at the Fairmont on October 29th and 30th. The conference, being co-hosted by Coaching Manitoba, Sport Manitoba and the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba in conjunction with the Coaching Association of Canada, will bring together over 350 athletes, coaches, coach educators and other sport leaders from across Canada.
For more information about Coaching Manitoba’s developmental and recognition programs and activities, visit the web site at www.coachingmanitoba.ca or call 925-5913.
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Contact:
Liz Vieweg
General Manager
Coaching Manitoba
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