By Sarah Tone, Communications Coordinator

 

National Coaches Week encourages Canadians to say thanks and to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach. 

 

Sport Manitoba Coaching’s National Coaches Week Schedule

Check out the FREE courses, activities, and professional development opportunities we’re offering this week!

Note: All Manitoban coaches who register and attend the National Coaches Week courses listed below will be reimbursed. Manitoba coaches – please email shaye.samec@sportmanitoba.ca prior to registering. There are limited spots available!

 

Free CAC eLearning Modules

CAC is making certain NCCP eLearning modules FREE for National Coaches Week!

One module per day is free of charge – ONLY for that day. Coaches can access these modules on the Locker.

 

Say #ThanksCoach on Social Media

Sport Manitoba will share #ThanksCoach videos to highlight the amazing contributions of our Manitoba coaches. We encourage you to thank your coaches on social media, too! Post a message and/or video on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook with the hashtag #ThanksCoach and tag @SportManitoba on Twitter and Instagram, or @SportMB on Facebook.

From September 18-22, the Paul Robson Resource Centre for Leadership and Coaching, located at 201-145 Pacific Avenue, will be available for #ThanksCoach video filming, and coaches can receive goodies!

 

Female Mentorship Program – Mentees Wanted

Do you have up-and-coming female coaches who could use a female mentor to provide support and guidance in the sport world? Sport Manitoba Coaching is looking for mentees for our Female Mentorship Program! Click here to download the mentee application.

 

Sport Manitoba Coaching Awards – Winners Announcement

Stay tuned: the winners of this year’s Sport Manitoba Coaching Awards will be announced this week! The nomination deadline is Friday, September 1, 2023.  Please submit your nominations before the deadline.

Nomination form links:

Major awards nomination form

Years of service recognition form

International coach recognition form