2024 Coach Education Grant Recipients
MONTREAL, QC (April 18, 2024) — In collaboration with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), Game Plan is proud to announce its largest cohort supporting 25 Team Canada athletes as they take the next steps in advancing their coaching careers through the Coaching Education Program. Since 2018, Game Plan’s Coaching Education Program has experienced exponential growth, with over 114 participants advancing their coaching careers. Among these participants are over 80 female athletes who benefit from CAC's Women in Coaching program, which highlights the importance of female mentorship in recruitment and retention within Canada's sports system.
The Coach Education Program was developed by the CAC and Game Plan and aims to empower Canada's national team athletes by helping them stay connected to their National Sport Organization (NSO) and sports community. Recipients will each receive funding of up to $500 to help cover the costs of training to become a coach in either the Competition-Introduction, Competition-Development stream or of the Advanced Coaching Diploma. This program enables athletes to gain formal education to complement their practical experiences, making it an essential component of their transition journey beyond competitive sports.
This marks the 9th iteration of the program, and these 25 athletes bring a wealth of knowledge in their respective sports. Their contributions are expected to positively influence both the Canadian sport system and the next generation of Team Canada athletes.
2024 Coaching Education Grant Recipients:
Competition-Introduction
Adrien van Dyke, Waterpolo
Elisa Bolinger, Rowing
Kate Campbell, Karate
Competition-Development
Amiel Flett Brown, Cycling-Track
Brock Webster, Rugby
Bryan Fraser, Volleyball
Caileigh Filmer Rowing
Christian Gow, Biathlon
Clancy Grandy, Curling
Daniel Gaysinsky, Karate
Gordon Geringas, Fencing
Ivy Liao, Table Tennis
Ivan Reka, Beach Volleyball
Jake Thiel, Rugby
Justin Konik, Swimming
Katie Clark, Rowing
Laura Condotta, Volleyball
Liam Smedley, Canoe/Kayak
Patrice Dagenais, Wheelchair Rugby
Sascha Pedenko, Freestyle Ski- Halfpipe
Steph Currie, Alpine Ski
Troy Wilson, Skeleton
Valerie Maltais, Speed Skating
Advanced Coaching Diploma
Antoine Bouchard, Judo
Ricardo Izquierdo-Bernier, Cross-Country Ski
About Game Plan
Game Plan is a world-leading program which supports the well-being and performance of thousands of eligible athletes along each stage of their Olympic and Paralympic journey. Athletes receive one-on-one support from expert Advisors in communities across Canada. This support helps them develop personalized strategies for their individual futures on and off the field of play, resulting in happier and healthier athletes who perform better in sport and life.Game Plan is a collaboration between the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), the Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), Sport Canada and the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network (COPSIN).
About Coaching Association of Canada
The Coaching Association of Canada unites stakeholders and partners in its commitment to raising the skills and stature of coaches, and ultimately expanding their reach and influence. Through its programs, the CAC empowers coaches with knowledge and skills, promotes ethics, fosters positive attitudes, builds competence, and increases the credibility and recognition of coaches.