For Immediate Release

OTTAWA (August 17, 2015) – The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is pleased to announce the addition of Ted Nolan and John Olfert to the 2015 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference, scheduled for November 12-14 in Winnipeg. They join an already impressive list of speakers that includes John Herdman, Jennifer Botterill, John Furlong, and Chandra Crawford.

A former Jack Adams Award recipient as the NHL Coach of the Year, Ted Nolan is the current president of the Ted Nolan Foundation, providing post-secondary scholarships to First Nation women across Canada. Having played professional hockey with the likes of Mario Lemieux and Steve Yzerman, Mr. Nolan also participated at the 2014 Sochi Olympics as head coach of the Latvian national hockey team.

For his part, John Olfert is the Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of True North Sports & Entertainment Limited, which oversees the operations of the Winnipeg Jets. He’s served in a variety of capacities with the organization, including the development and opening of the MTS Centre in 2004 and the acquisition of the Jets franchise in 2011.

“We’re delighted to have Mr. Nolan and Mr. Olfert join the list of speakers at our 2015 conference in Winnipeg. Their exemplary community involvement will inspire us all to explore how we can leverage the power of sport beyond competition and into the community,” said Lorraine Lafrenière, Chief Executive Officer of the CAC. “In addition to an all-Manitoba panel discussion that consists of national team coaches, this year’s lineup also offers networking and learning opportunities that will not only be of interest to those affiliated with sports, but to leaders looking to make a difference in their communities as well,” she added.

The Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference is Canada’s largest conference for coaches, researchers, sport executives, and administrators. The event consists of three full days of learning, professional development, and networking with the top minds and leaders of the Canadian sport, business, and education communities. For more information about the conference, please visit www.coach.ca/sportleadership.

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 about the conference, please contact:

Karen Norris
Manager, Events
Coaching Association of Canada
613.235.5000 x2353
knorris@coach.ca