Coaches Assocation of Ontario

Ontario's Jennifer Boyer One of Six Finalist in Chunk MVC Contest

Jennifer_Boyer It’s down to the final quarter, Jennifer Boyer from Mississauga, Ontario, is close to winning Canada’s Most Valuable Coach if she can drum up enough public support to take the title. Chosen from 878 coaches nominated from across Canada, Jennifer is one of six finalist coaches from the ranks of amateur, competitive and community sport to be nominated for Chunky MVC: Most Valuable Coach.

Jennifer Boyer is currently a high school-level coach for Mississauga Lions’ Lacrosse, Field Hockey, Curling and Ultimate Frisbee teams and the Mississauga Athletic Council. Jennifer has been coaching for 5 years and is dedicated to mentoring young people to become quality individuals.

"For me, being a coach is about teaching others the values of dedication, teamwork, commitment, and hard work,” says Jennifer Boyer. “I believe these values are the cornerstone to success in all areas of life. I truly enjoy seeing athletes learn a new sport, but even more than that, I love seeing their self confidence grow and their communication and academic performance improve as a result of being part of a team.”

Wishing Ontario's Olympic Coaches Best of Luck

As Ontario Coaches head to the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, the Coaches Association of Ontario wishes them the best of luck as they lead, inspire and encourage their athletes to perform at their best with a feeling of pride as they represent their country. For some coaches, the games mark a pivotal point in their careers, for others it marks a beginning of a long and successful coaching career. Congratulations to the following Ontario Olympic Coaches:

Mike Babcock, ChPC: Head Coach, Ice Hockey
Lee Barkell, ChPC: Coach, Figure Skating
Shae-Lynn Bourne: Coach, Figure Skating
Derrick Campbell, ChPC: Coach, Speed Skating - ST
Dennis Capicik, ChPC Coach – Aerials Freestyle Skiing
Jonathon Cavar, ChPC: Coach, Speed Skating - ST
Kristopher DeCoste: Coach – Halfpipe Snowboard
Darcy Downs, ChPC: Coach – Moguls, Freestyle Skiing
Paul Kristofic, ChPC: Head Coach – Men, Alpine Skiing
Carol Lane, ChPC: Coach, Figure Skating
Lori Nichol, ChPC: Coach, Figure Skating
Peter Smith, ChPC: Assistant Coach, Ice Hockey
James Waite, ChPC: National Coach – Men, Curling
Paul Webster ChPC: Specialty Coach – Men, Curling

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.