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Behind the Bench and Beyond: Kaydee Duhamel’s Path as a Coach, Firefighter and Community Leader

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - June 2025 “I remember eyeballs…

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#National Volunteer Week: Roger Slomke’s 30 Year Legacy as Mentor and Coach

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - National Volunteer Week 2025 “There…

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A Force for Change: Celebrating Award Winning Coach Yulissa Agudelo and her Impact on Youth Boxing for International Women's Day

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - March 2025 “I thoroughly enjoy…

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From Athlete to Mentor: Coach Kurt Downes' Journey of Resilience and Empowering the Next Generation

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - February, 2025 “There are so…

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From Setbacks to Success: Micaëlla Riché’s Journey from NCAA Stardom to Empowering Youth Through Basketball

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - February 2025 “What I am…

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Red Lake Inspiration: Coach and Community Leader Renee Bausch Empowers Others Through Passion and Dedication

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - January 2025 “I believe in…

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Shaping the Future of Sport: Coach and Community Leader on Empowering Athletes, Fostering Inclusion, and Redefining Leadership

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - November 2024 “I had coaches…

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Truth and Reconciliation: Volleyball Aboriginal Apprentice Coach Matt Somerville's Inspiring Impact

CAO's Empowering Stories from Behind the Bench article series - September 30, 2024 “What I…

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Stars of 2024

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards: Kicking off the 10th…

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