National Coaches Week kicks off this weekend, and Burnaby’s Fortius Sport and Health is hosting seven national coaching certificate program courses at a serious discount as part of the celebration.
Fortius Sport and Health and viaSport Regional Alliance are hosting a number of courses for coaches, at a discounted $10 fee.
Courses offered cover areas like basic mental skills, teaching and learning, nutrition, design a sports program, making ethical decisions, and planning a practice.
“We support and work with a number of incredibly talented and dedicated coaches, passionate about helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their goals,” shared Craig Thompson, Fortius CEO.
ViaSport CEO Sheila Bouman concurred.
“At viaSport we truly believe that coaches have the potential to not only build great athletes, but exceptional human beings,” she said. “Coaches Week is our opportunity, across the province, to recognize all those coaches whose tireless efforts help our children thrive through sport.”
The courses run Sept. 16 to Oct. 8. For more info, visit www.viasport.ca/coachesweek.
* Douglas College is doing its part to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. The public is invited to take part in the following events:
Sept. 20 - Coaching Panel and speed networking - hear from some inspiring coaches from various backgrounds, including Dano Thorne (Native Indian Football Association), Tim Frick (wheelchair basketball) and Tom Norton (Special Olympics).
Sept. 21 - Mental Health and Athletes - learn what coaches can do to support the positive mental health and well-being of their athletes.
For more info on National Coaches events at Douglas College, go to their website: www.douglascollege.ca/coaches-week.
