Jack Donohue Award |
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 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif Awards Dinner.
The nomination should demonstrate how the coach meets the following criteria:
- Possesses all the characteristics that made Jack Donohue a legendary coach
- Demonstrates a proven capacity to improve athlete/team performance
- Has achieved a level of success in international competition
- Applies relevant training theory and coaching practices
- Demonstrates concern for Long-term Athlete Development
- Demonstrates care and concern for colleagues
- Presents a strong and morale public image
- Demonstrates a philosophy of fair play
- Is a member in good standing with Coaches of Canada
Third-party testimonials must accompany the nomination.
The 2012 Selection Committee consists of Sheila Robertson, Chair; Denise Vourtzoumis, Director at Large, Non-coaching function; Marc Bowles, ChPC, and Heather Fraser, ChPC. (add new members)
