Coaches Assocation of Ontario

Return To Play Series: Watch Past Webinars Anytime

What do you get when you combine health experts, sports enthusiasts and a webcam?

The Return To Play Series kicks off on Tuesday, August 24th with a discussion in Brain Injury 101. Olympic Synchro Coach and CAO Chair, Sheilagh Croxon moderated the panel of expert speakers, including Joanne Banfield, Manager Trauma and Injury Prevention, RBC First Office for Injury Prevention, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Dr. Pat Bishop, Professor Emeritus, University of Waterloo. The session concluded with a 15 minute question and answer period where participants This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it their question to the experts! Close to 300 coaches, parents, teachers and health experts registered for the event . Click here to watch the webinar if you missed it.

Next Webinar: SADS: Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndrome - October 19, 2010 11:30-12:30 EDT
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Wallaceburg’s Jason Fox Named August 2010 Ontario Coach of the Month

coach_fox Jason Fox is the head coach of the Wallaceburg Griffins Intermediate men’s box lacrosse team and has been for the four past seasons. He grew up playing Minor Lacrosse in Wallaceburg and while playing there he experienced many great coaches. These coaches ultimately inspired him to give back to the sport and organization that had given him so much, by providing that same experience for younger, developing lacrosse players.

Coach Education Grants Available Through Coaching Association of Canada

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is once again accepting applications for two great programs:

Chevrolet’s Club Coaching Grant - This fall, another 50+ $2,000 grants will be awarded to community sport clubs across the country for coach training and development. The application deadline is September 27, 2010. Chevrolet's direct support of coach education and development through this program has impacted more than 27,000 coaches and approximately 250,000 athletes in 183 communities across the country

Investors Group Community Coaching Conferences Grants - Community Coaching Conferences are intended to both promote and supplement the National Coaching Certification Program. They offer an ideal opportunity for coach education, coach networking, and community involvement. CAC, through the sponsorship of Investors Group Inc., is pleased to provide financial assistance (from $600 to $1,200) to communities and organizations interested in hosting a Community Coaching Conference.