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Jack Donohue "Coach of the Year"

Award Criteria :

Coaches of Canada recognizes a coach who exemplifies the great qualities that made Jack Donohue the legendary coach he was. These qualities include honesty, integrity, a positive attitude, competitiveness, a love of the sport, and that it is about more than just wins and losses. Jack taught his athletes about life, about experiences, about a passion to play for your country. As a founder of Canadian Association of National Coaches, he was dedicated to the profession of coaching and demonstrated care and concern for his colleagues. This award is presented annually at the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Awards Dinner.

Nomination Deadline:
Friday September 24th, 2010 @ 4pm EDT

Jack Donohue “Coach of the Year”

The recipient of this award is selected by the Board of Directors of Coaches of Canada and is honoured at the annual Sport Leadership sportif Awards Dinner

The nomination should demonstrate how the coach meets the following criteria:

  • Possess all the characteristics that made Jack Donohue a legendary coach
  • Proven capacity to improve athlete/team performance
  • Level of International Competition
  • Applies relevant training theory and coaching practices
  • Demonstrates concern for Long-Term Athlete Development
  • Demonstrates care and concern for fellow colleagues
  • Presents a strong and morale public image
  • Demonstrates a philosophy of fair play
  • Member in Good Standing with Coaches of Canada
  • Third Party Testimonials

The 2010 Selection Committee consists of: Sheila Robertson, Chair; Steven Sugar, President of Coaches of Canada; Gail Donohue, Vice President, Director at Large; Denise Vourtzoumis, Director at Large, Non-coaching function; Marc Bowles; and Heather Fraser.

To nominate a coach please e-mail a letter outlining how the nominee meets the award criteria to info@coachesofcanada.com or by fax to 416.426.7311 or by mail to Coaches of Canada, 103-3 Concorde Gate, Toronto, Ontario M3C 3N7.

Submissions for 2010 must be received by Friday September 24th, 2010 @ 4pm EST.


Past Award Recipients :

 

2009 :: Steve Bush, ChPC
Waterskiing


2008 :: Tim Frick, ChPC
Wheelchair Basketball


2007 :: Paul Kristofic, ChPC
Alpine Ski


2006 :: Xiuli Wang, ChPC
Long track speed skating
 


2005 :: Patrick Oaten, ChPC
Water Polo


2004 :: Kelly Manjak
Gymnastics


2003 :: Michel Larouche
Diving



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