High Performance Women in Coaching Mentorship Program
With the support of Sport Canada funding and the federal government priority of gender equity in sport by 2035, the Coaching Association of Canada developed and added the High Performance Women in Coaching Mentorship Program to its existing Women in Coaching program in 2020. The High Performance Women in Coaching Mentorship Program provides support and development opportunities for high-performance women coaches during the 16-month program through three types of learning and development activities: One-on-one mentoring, formal learning, and informal learning.
Program Goal
Support and develop high-performance women coaches in the sport community, including within colleges and universities.
Program Objectives
- Support the leadership development of selected mentee coaches
- Support mentors through a community of practice
- Build a network of mentor and mentee coaches
- Build capacity in the sport community
The CAC is currently accepting Mentee applications for the 2024-2025 Program!
To apply, review the Program Guidelines and complete the Application Form by June 17, 2024 at 5PM ET.
All questions regarding the High Performance Women in Coaching Mentorship Program can be directed to Andrea Johnson, Manager, Equity Programs at ajohnson@coach.ca.
2024-2025 Mentors
- Allison McNeill, ChPC
- Brenda Willis, ChPC
- Carol Love, ChPC
- Erin McAleenan, ChPC
- Marta Belsh, ChPC
- Séverine Tamborero, ChPC
- Shelley Coolidge, ChPC
- Vicki Keith, ChPC
2021-2022 Mentors
- Allison McNeill, ChPC
- Brenda Willis, ChPC
- Carol Love, ChPC
- Cheryl Jean-Paul, ChPC
- Cindy Tye, ChPC
- Erin McAleenan, ChPC
- Marta Belsh, ChPC
- Séverine Tamborero, ChPC
- Shelley Coolidge, ChPC
- Tasia McKenna, ChPC
- Vicki Keith, ChPC
2021-2022 Mentees
- Amy Wilson-Hands, Volleyball
- Caitlin Genovy, Registered, Volleyball
- Catherine Parent, Snowboard
- Christina Kouvousis, Registered, Water Polo
- Jacqueline Akerman, ChPC, Biathlon
- Janine Stephens, Registered, Rowing
- Jennie Waldner, Soccer
- Jennifer Clarridge, Alpine Skiing
- Katherine Adams, Basketball
- Katie Mora, ChPC, Ice Hockey
- Lexie Sananes, Registered, Basketball
- Marie-Eve Pelletier, Tennis
- Marissa Lindquist, Registered, Basketball
- Meghan Hebert, ChPC, Snowboard
- Michaela Kleisinger, Basketball
- Michele Sung, Basketball
- Morgan McHaffie, Ice Hockey
- Natasha Spaling, Volleyball
- Noemie Marin, Hockey
- Ornmadee Baxter-Lovo, Registered, Canoe Kayak
- Paige Crozon, Basketball
- Raine Paul, Water Polo
- Sabrina Nettey, Registered, Athletics
- Samantha Heron, Registered, Rowing
- Tamara Tatham, Basketball
All questions regarding the Enhanced Female Mentorship Program can be directed to Isabelle Cayer, Director, Sport Safety at icayer@coach.ca
Black Female Coach Mentorship Program
The Black Canadian Coaches Association (BCCA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Black Female Coach Mentorship Program (BFCMP). In partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), the pilot mentorship program seeks to create equitable opportunities for Black women coaches in Canada.
The Black Female Coach Mentorship Program focuses on three main objectives:
- Providing Black female mentorship;
- Advancing coach professionalization amongst both program mentor and mentees; and
- Providing a sustainable model of formalized mentorship that increases accessibility, support, and leadership development for Black female coaches in sport.
2021-2022 Mentors
- Fabienne Blizzard, Registered
- Shauna Bookal
- Chantique Carey-Payne
- Dee Channer
- Nadia Doucoure
- Arielle Dubissette-Borrice
- Leslie Estwick, ChPC
- Molly Killingbeck, ChPC
- Tara Mrakic
- Georgette Reed, ChPC
- Dehara September
- Tamara Tatham
2021-2022 Mentees
- Adrianna Allen, Basketball
- Rochelle Bethelmy, Soccer
- Tiffany Cameron, Soccer
- Lesha Dunn, Basketball
- Aiyanna Empringham, Basketball
- Idman Farah, Basketball
- Olivia Ghosh-Swaby, Football
- Kryshanda Green, Hockey
- Maya Isabelle, Figure Skating
- Tamara Jarrett, Strength and Conditioning
- Naomi Mullings, Basketball
- Petra Richard, Athletics
- Diana Siwila, Basketball and Football
- Nyamuoch Teny, Basketball
- Marika Williams, Basketball
- Mariah Wright, Soccer