2018 YSAA Ben Sheardown Excellence in Coaching Award
September 12, 2018 by admin
Filed under Provincial and Territorial News
2018 Ben Sheardown Excellence in Coaching Award
Congratulations to Denine McDonald
The Ben Sheardown Award for Coaching Excellence can be awarded annually to an individual who has been involved in coaching Yukon Schools Athletic Association teams. A selection committee comprised of: a representative of the Yukon Schools’ Athletic Association, the Yukon Teachers’ Association and the Department of Education may select one coach annually.
The successful candidate will possess:
• Coaching skills, abilities and leadership qualities that demonstrate a commitment to coaching Yukon students on Yukon Schools Athletic Association teams.
• Extensive coaching experience and dedication to Yukon Schools Athletic Association teams.
• Coaching skills, abilities and leadership qualities that enable athletes to develop their physical, cognitive, and social skills to excel to higher levels of play.
• An ability to motivate and encourage student athletes to exceed their own expectations.
• Ability to model behaviors that demonstrate a commitment to students on the team, sportsmanship, and fair play.
