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More Than a Coach: Michael Frogley’s Mission to Empower Others

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - National AccessAbility Week 2026 “Choosing…

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#National Volunteer Week: Gabriella Bunag’s Impact Through Volunteerism and Leadership

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - National Volunteer Week 2026 “Volunteer…

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Kicking Down Barriers: On International Women’s Day, Martial Arts Master Janet Lawless Inspires the Next Generation

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - International Womens Day 2026 “It’s…

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Built Different: How Gord Gallimore’s DNA for Service Is Changing Lives On and Off the Field

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - Black History Month 2026 “There…

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More Than a Game: How Ringette Coach Courtney Proudfoot Builds Confidence, Community and Leaders

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - January 2026 “As a coach…

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Beyond the Game: Aton (Tony) Simms’ Lifelong Mission to Inspire the Next Generation

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - December 2025 “You learn to…

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New report finds 50 per cent of youth athletes in Ontario say their coach is the adult they trust the most in their lives, yet hazing remains a widespread issue

For the first time, the 2025 Ontario Coaching Report offers a holistic 360-degree perspective with…

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Turning Passion into Purpose with Lifelong Coach Cecelia Carter Smith

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - November 2025 “Sport and coaching…

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Stars of 2025

Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards: Kicking off the 11th…

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