A backyard swimming pool, supportive family and coaches, and a burning competitive drive put Olympic swimmer Kelly Stefanyshyn in the right lane for success in her sport. Stefanyshyn, a Winnipeg native who swam with the Manta and Kodiak clubs, became a backstroke specialist who won nine international medals over 11 years on Canada’s National…
A concussion is a brain injury that can’t be seen on routine X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs. It affects the way a person may think and remember things and can cause a variety of symptoms. According to Brain Injury Canada, there are approximately 400,000 concussions annually in Canada. Any blow to the…
The Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame is proud to recognize Alex Gardiner as one of our inductees for the class of 2023. Starting in 1974 at Arthur Day Junior High, Gardiner was a fixture in the coaching world. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Manitoba and started his track…
Determination and a relentless work ethic helped Michelle Stilwell become one of the greatest Paralympians in Manitoban and Canadian history. At the age of 17, she suffered an unfortunate neck injury that would have ended the athletic careers of most athletes, but Stilwell persevered and continued to chase her goals in wheelchair sports. While training…
Sport Manitoba Performance is one of the premiere training centres in the province. Our Performance team includes sports scientists, strength and conditioning specialists, mental skills coaches, dietitians, physiotherapists, and our performance coaches who just got a new addition to the team. Anthony Lawrence built a strong foundation for his career. He has a bachelor’s…
Coaches are dedicated mentors and role models who continuously shape our province’s treasured athletes and nurture the values of sport. They are committed to help athletes build their character, sharpen their skills, and reach their full potential. One of the many ways we recognize these efforts is during National Coaches Week, which is a celebration…
As a badminton coach over the past 10 years, Kyler Murray has come to be known as a quiet leader. Kyler is committed to creating a positive sport environment where athletes feel comfortable expressing their authentic selves, making mistakes, and having fun. He does this by modeling sportsmanship, being positive and kind to his athletes…
As an Indigenous woman, Gabrielle Wishart takes her role as coach seriously. As a volleyball coach for the past seven years, she recognizes the impact she has on the athletes she works with and mentors and always tries to lead by example. She has been both assistant and head coach of the 204 Volleyball Club,…
For the past six years as a coach, Sandra Page has served as a role model for her athletes, continually demonstrating respect for athletes, coaches and officials, respect for the rules, and professionalism among athletes and their families. Responsible for the Youth Group (ages 8 -14 and 14-18 non-competitive), Sandra focuses on transitioning athletes from…
Kurtis took over coaching the Brandon Racquetball Association Junior Program in the fall of 2018 when only seven junior players were registered. His knowledge, infectious enthusiasm, and love of racquetball have since grown the BRA Junior Program to be the largest in the country, with 45 juniors registered this spring. In addition to coaching at…