CAO and Human Kinetics Partner to Enhance Professional Development Opportunities and celebrate the impact of coaches across Ontario.
WINDSOR, ON – September 9, 2024 – The Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) and Human Kinetics Canada are thrilled to announce a new partnership designed to advance coaching education. This collaboration will provide coaches with enhanced access to leading resources in sport, fitness, physical activity, and kinesiology, significantly expanding professional development opportunities and celebrating coaching excellence throughout the province.
Jake Rondot, Managing Director of Human Kinetics Canada, expressed enthusiasm about the new partnership, stating, “Our collaboration with the CAO represents a significant step forward in our commitment to supporting coaches and promoting excellence in sports education. We look forward to providing coaches with access to a wealth of resources, from traditional print and digital materials to innovative online courses and webinars.”
Human Kinetics, a global leader in physical activity content, will contribute its extensive expertise and resources to this partnership. Coaches will gain exclusive access to an expanded library of over 75 Human Kinetics courses, which provide valuable professional development credits. These resources are now available in the CAO course catalog found here.
This collaboration will cover a broad spectrum of topics in sport, fitness, and physical activity, essential for enhancing coaching skills and knowledge.
Jeremy Cross, Executive Director of the Coaches Association of Ontario, commented, “Human Kinetics’ extensive collection of educational materials and expertise will be an invaluable asset to Ontario’s coaching community. We are thrilled to enhance the professional development opportunities available and work together to celebrate the outstanding contributions of Ontario’s coaches.”
The partnership will officially launch with a series of events and initiatives beginning with the Ontario Coaching Excellence Awards and National Coaches Week coming September 16-22, 2024. This year marks the 10th annual National Coaches Week, where Canadians say #ThanksCoach for the tremendous positive impact they have on the lives of all participants. In Ontario, 1 in 7 adults is actively involved in coaching, with as many as 75% volunteering their services. For more information about National Coaches Week across Ontario, visit www.coachesontario.ca/events/coachesweek.
About the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO)
The Coaches Association of Ontario is an independent, non-profit organization that supports coaches from community to high performance across all sports in Ontario. For more information, please visit www.coachesontario.ca, and follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
About Human Kinetics Canada
Human Kinetics is the global leader in producing information related to physical activity. The HK Canada office has served national and provincial audiences, institutions, and partners since 1990 in supporting the health and wellness of Canadians. For more information, please visit www.canada.humankinetics.com, and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
For More Information Contact:Eric McLoughlin Senior Lead, Events & Partner DevelopmentCoaches Association of OntarioEricm@coachesontario.ca
Michelle MontminySales & Marketing Coordinator Human Kinetics CanadaMichelleMo@hkcanada.com
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