For Immediate Release
WINNIPEG (November 14, 2015) – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and Investors Group have partnered to host 65 local Winnipeg community coaches at the 2015 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif (#SLS15) conference, which will include their participation in National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) workshops today.
The inaugural Investors Group Community Coaches Day ensures that the CAC’s national conference will have a lasting legacy in the City of Winnipeg by exposing local coaches to national level professional development and NCCP training opportunities at no cost, benefitting local athletes for years to come.
The Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif is Canada’s conference for coaches, researchers, sport executives, and administrators. It gathers 400+ delegates for three full days of learning, professional development, and networking with the top minds and leaders of the Canadian sport, business, and education communities. Organized by the CAC, the 2015 edition was held November 12-14 at the RBC Convention Centre and the Delta Winnipeg.
“Ultimately, everything we do at the Coaching Association of Canada is in service of the coach,” said Lorraine Lafrenière, CEO of the CAC. “Gathering community coaches who are eager to learn provides an excellent opportunity for all delegates to reflect on why we are here in Winnipeg and what we are collectively trying to accomplish. We thank Investors Group, a key sponsor of the CAC for 24 years, for investing in coach education in our communities, which enhances the experience of Canadian athletes.”
Through Investors Group Community Coaches Day, local coaches will be able to attend presentations, including keynote sessions by Jennifer Botterill, 3-time Olympic gold medal hockey player, and John Furlong, President and CEO of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These sessions will be followed by an afternoon of NCCP workshops.
“The investment of time and energy each of these coaches gives is remarkable,” said John Wiltshire, Senior Vice-President, Marketing, Investors Group. “Our involvement with the Coaching Association of Canada has focused on supporting the efforts of volunteer community coaches like those attending Investors Group Community Coaches Day and giving them opportunities to improve their coaching and leadership skills.” Investors Group Community Coaches Day is a product of great partnership between the CAC, Investors Group, and Sport Manitoba, who facilitated registration and the NCCP coach training workshops.
About the Coaching Association of Canada
The Coaching Association of Canada unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowledge and skills, promotes ethics, fosters positive attitudes, builds competence, and increases the credibility and recognition of coaches. For more information, please visit www.coach.ca.
About the NCCP
The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is the CAC’s flagship program, and has been identified as a world leader in coach education. It is currently the largest adult continuing education program in Canada. The CAC is committed to ensuring that all coaches receive training based on best practices in instructional design, ethical decision‐making and with content that is relevant, current and which leads to the development of competent coaches. The NCCP is designed in collaboration with all National Sport Organizations (NSOs) in Canada and the 13 recognized provincial and territorial coaching representatives. For more information, please visit www.coach.ca/NCCP.
About Investors Group
Investors Group, founded in 1926, is a national leader in delivering personalized financial solutions to Canadians through a network of over 5,100 Consultants located throughout Canada. In addition to an exclusive family of mutual funds and other investment vehicles, Investors Group offers a wide range of insurance, securities, mortgage and other financial services. Investors Group is a member of the IGM Financial Inc. (TSX: IGM) group of companies. IGM Financial is one of Canada’s premier financial services companies with $136 billion in total assets under management as of June 30, 2015. For more information, please visit www.investorsgroup.com.
About the Coaching Association of Canada
The Coaching Association of Canada unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowledge and skills, promotes ethics, fosters positive attitudes, builds competence, and increases the credibility and recognition of coaches.
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For more information please contact:
Michel Hachey
Manager, Communications
Coaching Association of Canada
613.235.5000 ext. 2382
613.858.0242 (Nov. 11-15)
mhachey@coach.ca