Coaches Assocation of Ontario

Susan Manjak named Coach of the Month for February, 2010

sue_manjak Susan Manjak has been coaching competitive gymnastics for the past 17 years. Formerly a National level gymnast for Canada, she currently holds her level 4 NCCP certification in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. Susan and her husband Kelly (former coach of Olympic Gold medalist, Kyle Shewfelt) make an outstanding coaching duo and have been the head coaches of the Women’s Competitive Program at the Oakville Gymnastics Club since August 2005. Susan and Kelly have increased the number of elite gymnasts at the club from 40 to over 90 in only 4 years. The work they have put into their program is recognized and talked about through out Canada’s gymnastic clubs.

Ontario Coaches Conference Kicks Off With FREE Open Plenary

Pierre_LaFontaine Sport and physical activity play an important role in children’s healthy growth and development, but in recent times physical activity has suffered serious decline among Canadian children. According to Canadian Sport For Life experts, "to create an active and healthy population ALL Canadian children need a sound foundation of movement and sport skills to build on later in life; and this foundation is called Physical Literacy."

Pierre Lafontaine, CEO/National Coach, Swimming Canada will inspire parents, coaches, athletes and volunteers to look beyond trophies & medals and encourage young Canadians to get active for life at a FREE open plenary during the Ontario Coaches Conference, February 26-28, 2010 in Guelph. RSVP: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or click here to learn more about the Ontario Coaches Conference.

Pursuing Motherhood And Medals

Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching
JANUARY 2010 FEATURE

medals It's a topic where intransigence is the norm. Whether a woman is a high performance coach or an athlete, the prevailing attitude claims that she cannot possibly continue her pursuit of excellence when she becomes a mother. Of the growing numbers of girls and women engaged in high performance sport, inevitably some continue to compete well into their child-bearing years. While the numbers of women coaches at that level is much smaller (too small, we would claim), far too often they are forced to choose between profession and parenthood. Institutionally, there simply isn't the support that makes doing both possible and palatable. Click here to read more.