About The CAO

Who We Are

The Coaches Association of Ontario is an independent, non-profit organization that supports coaches from community level to high performance across all sports in Ontario.

What We Can Do For You

The CAO works to provide coach development, funding opportunities, and events to provide support, recognition and representation for all coaches in Ontario.

Vision

Empowered Coaches, Strengthened Communities, Elevated Sport

Mission

To develop coaches and sport leaders who create positive, inclusive and impactful sport experiences through advocacy, support, training and resources.

Values

Innovation

Connection

Quality

Adaptability

Equity

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How We Do It

Founded in 2002, the CAO remains committed to its original mandate of “Coaches Helping Coaches”

Learning

Empowering coaches through innovative, inclusive, and lifelong learning experiences that strengthen their impact and leadership in sport.

Collaboration

Fostering meaningful partnerships and shared purpose across the sport ecosystem to empower coaching and drive collective progress.

Growth

Strengthening CAO’s capacity and sustainability by expanding funding, reach, and leadership while fostering equity and access across the coaching landscape.

Wellness

Embedding coach well-being into the fabric of sport by prioritizing mental health, safe environments, and sustainable support systems.

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Our partners supporting the 1 in 7 Ontarian’s who coach

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Striving to be the voice for coaches across all sports