Further, the report finds that 1 in 3 coaches
are aware of hazing rituals taking place at their club
TORONTO, Nov. 30,
2023 /CNW/ - The Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO), with the support of Hydro One
Networks Inc. (Hydro One), released the 2023 Ontario Coaching
Report today, on the state of coaching across all levels of sport
in Ontario. The report reveals
that although 1 in 4 adults in Ontario say they have coached sport in their
lifetime, only 58 per cent say they are required to complete
training and education prior to beginning coaching and interacting
with athletes. Overall, the report concludes more can be done to
mandate training and support coaches at the grassroots, club and
organizational level.
The report's most striking findings reveal:
- 1 in 3 coaches do not complete a background check or sign a
code of conduct.
- 33 per cent of coaches are aware of hazing rituals within their
club or organization; 82% of those aware of hazing feel that it is
part of team building or the way they do it is okay.
- 76 per cent of coaches are volunteers who often pay for
training and equipment out-of-pocket and do not receive
compensation.
- 82 percent of coaches feel that coaching helps them to maintain
good mental health.
- 69 per cent of coaches believe that coaching still has a long
way to go before it is truly equitable, representative, and
inclusive.
Coaches that do receive training were found to be significantly
more confident in their abilities and showed greater levels of
awareness in creating safe sport environments, such as proper
concussion protocol, eliminating hazing rituals and intervening
when a participant is showing signs of emotional and/or mental
distress.
Accessing free training and resources like the Safe Sport 101
Playbook developed by CAO, Hydro One, and the Safe Sport Lab at the
University of Toronto, is a great
starting point to provide coaches with a winning game plan for
building successful sport experiences on and off the playing
field.
Coaches, parents, and organizations can view the report and
attend one of the free upcoming webinars on December 5 or 7 to learn more about how to use
the latest findings at
https://safesport101.coachesontario.ca/report/.
One thousand coaches representing over 80 sports were surveyed
by Leger for the inaugural report, a significant step in assessing
the demographics, successes, challenges and requirements of coaches
in all sport contexts, ranging from grassroots to club competition
and high performance.
Quotes:
"As a very passionate expert in Canada's Safe Sport movement, I feel strongly
that there has been a lack of support, tools, and resources
available to coaches. To navigate the new era of Safe Sport,
coaches must receive the same level of support and attention as our
athletes. Education matters, and I applaud CAO and Hydro One for
providing the necessary resources for coaches." – Allison Forsyth, founder of Generation Safe and
former Canadian Olympic Alpine Skier.
"While I have been a Gold Medal Olympic coach for Canada, most of my coaching has been at the
local community level with youth and master athletes. The
foundation of being a great coach is built upon a passion to help
others, and the right training and education. These tools and other
supports such as mentoring and coaching networks were invaluable to
my development as a coach and have helped me succeed on and off the
field of play." – Barrie Shepley,
Canadian Olympic triathlon coach.
"Coaches play such a significant role in shaping the environment
and experience for everyone participating. Research shows that a
positive coach is one of the most influential people in a young
person's life. And with so many Ontarians coaching in their
communities, it is vital that the training and supports our coaches
need are there to create the best possible experience." –
Jeremy Cross, CAO Executive
Director.
"At Hydro One, safety is our priority. The safety of our team
members and the communities where we work, live and play is the
foundation to energizing life for customers and Ontarians," said
Omar Javed, Vice President,
Communications, Marketing and Investor Relations, Hydro One. "It's
important to call attention to the needs of coaches through this
report and support additional training because of the critical role
coaches play in building a safe, fun and rewarding environment for
their athletes and teams."
About the Coaches Association of
Ontario (CAO)
The Coaches Association of Ontario is an independent,
non-profit organization that supports coaches from community to
high performance across all sports in Ontario. For more
information, please visit www.coachesontario.ca, follow us
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For further information: Media can contact Eric McLoughlin, Coaches Association of
Ontario at 416-426-7005 or the CAO
at education@coachesontario.ca.
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SOURCE Coaches Association of Ontario