Coaching Association of Canada
Alberta Women in Sport Leadership

Mentorship is a proven strategy in the recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of women in the workforce. With the support of Sport Canada funding and the federal government priority of gender equity in sport by 2035, the Coaching Association of Canada is enhancing its existing Women in Coaching program to include the Black Female Coach Mentorship Program and the Enhanced Female Mentorship program. 

High Performance Women in Coaching Program

Mentorship is a proven strategy in the recruitment, retention, development, and advancement of women in the workforce. With the support of Sport Canada funding and the federal government priority of gender equity in sport by 2035, the Coaching Association of Canada has enhanced its existing Gender+ Equity in Coaching programming to include a High-Performance Women in Coaching Mentorship program. The program will allow CAC to expand its contribution to *self-identified women and non-binary coaches by enhancing the development of mentee coaches through the support of distinguished women mentors.

Goal: To support and develop high-performance female coaches within the sport community, including colleges and universities.

Objectives:

  • Support the development of selected self-identified women (cis and trans) and non-binary mentee coaches
  • Build a network of women mentors and mentee coaches
  • Build capacity in the sport community

Eligibility:

  • Experience coaching in a high-performance sport environment
  • High-performance is inclusive of post-secondary, national or provincial level team involvement, and/or NCCP Competition-Development certified
  • Currently obtain and/or pursuing Registered Coach license or Chartered Professional Coach designation by December 2022

Time Commitment: October 2022 – June 2023 

  • Regular communication and monthly meetings with assigned mentors
  • Participation in and completion of all program activities.

Application Process:

Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted by October 14, 2022.

All questions regarding the High-Performance Women in Coaching Mentorship Program can be directed to Isabelle Cayer, Director, Sport Safety at icayer@coach.ca

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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  

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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 

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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.

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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 

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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 

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