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…
National Coaches Week encourages Canadians to say thanks and celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach. Sport Manitoba Coaching’s National Coaches Week Schedule Sept. 16 & 17, 2024 – NCCP Psychology…
In 2007, Melissa got involved in coaching with Special Olympics as part of an 8-hour practicum requirement for a university course she was taking in adapted physical activity. Special Olympics was in need of swim coaches and at the time, she was a swim instructor. From the moment she stepped on the pool deck, she…
Janice started volunteer coaching with Special Olympics Manitoba in 2009. She started off as an assistant coach with Navviestc Track Club and in 2010, she took over as head coach. She is still with Navviestc and has no plans on retiring! As a Special Olympics athletics coach, Janice became an expert at every event. Over…
Joey Johnson has been involved in wheelchair basketball for almost 40 years as a player and a coach. His coaching journey began at home in 2001 when his brother Bill, asked him to co-coach Team Manitoba’s wheelchair basketball team in its final tournament of the year. From there on, Joey coached multiple summer camps and…
The Canada Games Apprenticeship Programs provide coaches with a practical and integrated major national multi-sport games experience. Selected coaches have direct involvement in preparation and competition and receive support from an identified mentor coach throughout the duration of the program. Four Manitoba coaches have been selected to participate in the 2023 Canada Games with Team…