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GRANDE PRAIRIE COACH NAMED 2011 NFL YOUTH COACH OF THE YEAR
 
 
 
Toronto, ON – November 17, 2011 − The National Football League today named Rick Gilson 2011 NFL Youth Coach of the Year.
 
“The NFL Youth Coach of the Year award represents a commitment to coaching that goes beyond the win-loss column,” said Dan Quinn, Managing Director, NFL Canada. “Not only did Rick Gilson lead and inspire his team during an incredibly difficult time, but he also used football to help bring a grieving community together. We’re very proud to recognize his efforts.”

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L’UNIVERSITÉ DE SHERBROOKE VERT & OR SEEKS HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

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Job opportunity: head coach, University of Windsor Lancers 

 
The University of Windsor's Department of Athletics and Recreational Services invites applications for the position of Head Coach of the Lancers Men's Football Program commencing as early as January 1, 2012. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The Head Football Coach is responsible for the organization, administration, fundraising, coaching and recruitment duties for the Men’s Varsity Football Program. Additional administrative duties within the Department of Athletics and Recreational Services will be assigned. This position is an Academic Ancillary Staff position renewable after an initial three-year term.
 
A strong football coaching background, preferably at the University or College level, is essential. Strong communication, organizational and administrative skills, and an undergraduate degree are required; a Master's degree is preferred. The candidate must have NCCP Level II certification or equivalent.

 
 

Job opportunity: Head Coach, University of Windsor
 
The University of Windsor's Department of Athletics and Recreational Services invites applications for the position of Head Coach of the Lancer Football program.

The Head Football Coach at the University of Windsor is responsible for the organization, administration, fundraising, coaching and recruitment duties for the Men's Varsity Football program.

A strong football coaching background, preferably at the University or College level is essential. Strong communication, organizational and administrative skills, and an undergraduate degree are required; a Master's degree is preferred. The candidate must have NCCP Level II certification or equivalent.
 
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JOB OFFER: ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH 

Working in a holistic environment in developing student-athletes, the Assistant Football Coach will support the Head Football Coach to allow the program to meet its’ objectives. The Assistant Football Coach will...

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THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY SEEKS A FULL-TIME ASSISTANT COACH 
 
The Faculty of Kinesiology currently invites applications for a Regular full-time Assistant Football Coach.

This position reports to the Head Football Coach and the Director of Athletics, and will support the head coach in fundamental coaching and management tasks associated with running a university football program.
 
Application Deadline: February 7, 2011
 
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 SIRC 2010 Newsletter- Coaching

 
Leadership has been described as a process of social influence in which one person can get the support of another to accomplish a goal or task. In order to be a good leader and coach you must possess certain skills and knowledge to be able to guide your team in the best direction to reach your goals. Studies have shown that a person with a growth mindset would believe that leadership abilities can be learned and acquired through effort and experience.
 
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FCCA (FOOTBALL CANADA COACHES ASSOCIATION) OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED
 
Football Canada & www.canadafootballchat.com Limited are pleased to announce the launching of the Football Canada Coaches Association (FCCA). The FCCA is a complement to the Football Canada National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP).
 
Read more HERE 
 
 

 

GREG MARSHALL TO SPEAK AT AFCA CONVENTION
 
The AFCA Convention serves as the culmination of the football season for more than 6,000 coaches expected to attend. The convention will feature a three-day coaching clinic and several other functions, including the Schutt Sports Awards Luncheon and the AFCA Coach of the Year Dinner.
 
Read more HERE.

 
FOOTBALL NB ANNOUNCES HEAD COACH FOR U18 - 2012 CANADA CUP ID PROGRAM
 
Football New Brunswick is pleased to announce that Ed Wasson has been appointed the head coach of the provincial U18 program.
 
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LAVAL’S CONSTANTIN NAMED COACH OF THE YEAR QUEBEC CITY

(CIS) – Université Laval’s Glen Constantin is the 2010 coach of the year in Canadian Interuniversity Sport football.
 
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LARRY STEWART RECEIVES THE 2010 FOOTBALL CANADA GINO FRACAS AWARD

Larry Stewart of the Acadia Axemen receives the 2010 Football Canada Gino Fracas Award as the CIS’s Most Outstanding Assistant Coach
 
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WORLD TEAM HEAD COACH NAMED OUA COACH OF THE YEAR

In January 2010, Marshall was offensive line coach of the World Team that held Team USA scoreless until the final play of the first half in an eventual 17-0 defeat, suggesting that the gap between the best the U.S. has to offer at 19-and-under level and their international counterparts is narrowing as the game's popularity spreads internationally.

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NOTRE DAME RSS (VANCOUVER) SEEKS A TEACHER/ SR. VARSITY HEAD COACH
 
Notre Dame Regional Secondary School Vancouver, BC Canada Seeks a Secondary School Teacher and Sr. Varsity Head Football Coach
 
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UOTTAWA: COACH, PROGRAM MANAGER, MEN'S FOOTBALL

Is the primary person responsible for coaching and long-term program development. Manages the program with resources that the Service provides in an effort to ensure the academic success and athletic development of the student-athletes.
 
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HAYLOR UNVEILS COACHING STAFF FOR 2011 IFAF SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
 
September 27, 2010
 
Greg Marshall becomes Offensive Coordinator, Glen Constantin to oversee defence.
 
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FOOTBALL CANADA LAUNCHES ONLINE NCCP CERTIFICATION

Football Canada has added a new element to the delivery of its National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)

Football Canada has launched, an online (e-learning) component to augment its NCCP Community Sport - Initiation Tackle Football “Novice Coach” training program.
 
Football Canada’s NCCP Novice Coach Program is a program that has been approved by the Coaching Association of Canada. It is designed to provide new coaches with fundamental, practical and ethical coaching instruction in an experiential and interactive setting.  
 
The online (e-learning) program is easy to follow, can be completed on the coaches own time and at his/her convenience. It will prepare each coach candidate for an informative and practical workshop on the basics elements of coaching young, novice and inexperienced football players.
 
Beginning April 1, 2010 all coaches who wish to attend a NCCP “Novice Coach” training workshop will be required to complete the online (e-learning) program before attending a provincially sanctioned and delivered Novice Coach Workshop.
 
To learn more about Football Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program and the “Novice Coach Training Program click HERE