1 in 7 adults in Ontario are currently coaching, and 76% are volunteers, receiving no renumeration whatsoever – 2024 Ontario Coaching Report
TORONTO – April 20, 2026 – As part of Volunteer Canada’s National Volunteer Week (April 19-25, 2026) the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) is proud to once again offer new coaches the Get Coaching Starter Pack, a premium resource package for coaches on the bench for 2 years or less, and offer discounted NCCP for the duration of the week.
National Volunteer Week (NVW) is an opportunity to spread the word that coaching provides people with an amazing way to develop confidence and give back their communities through the power of sport. NVW is a chance to share access to training, resources and support tailored specifically to the needs of new volunteer coaches.
“We are honoured to acknowledge and support all of the volunteer sport coaches across the province. The Ontario Coaching Report series revealed that 1 in 2 athletes view their coach as the adult they trust most in their life, outside of their parents/guardians. Furthermore, 6 in 10 athletes say playing sport is the highlight of their day. We are grateful for the leadership, dedication and commitment of these individuals, the majority being volunteers, for making their communities stronger through the power of sport.” said Jeremy Cross, CAO’s Executive Director.
For more information about training, resources and supports for new and experienced coaches during NVW and beyond, visit www.coachesontario.ca.
For further information:
Coaches Association of Ontario, Brooke Leonardo, Senior Lead Communications, 416-426-7427, br****@************io.ca.
About the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO)
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