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YSS Announces the 2024 Ben Sheardown Award for Coaching Excellence Winner

October 7, 2024 by  
Filed under Canadian Sport Features

Ben Sheardown Award for Coaching Excellence

Presented by: Yukon School Sports, Yukon Department of Education and Yukon Teachers’ Association

YSS would like to congratulate Mr. Patrick Wyard as the winner of the 2024 Ben Sheardown Award for Coaching Excellence!

The Ben Sheardown Award for Coaching Excellence can be awarded annually to an individual who has been involved in coaching Yukon School Sports teams. A selection committee comprised of: a representative of the Yukon School Sports, the Yukon Teachers’ Association and the Department of Education may select one coach annually.         


               • Coaching experience associated with community athletic teams will not be a determining factor in the recipient of this award.

               • Equal consideration will be given to those coaches who have coached a variety of sports as well as those who have dedicated themselves to a particular sport.

               • All unsuccessful nominations may remain active for future nomination periods.

               • A past award winner is not eligible for a second award

               • Each nomination should have at least one sponsor. Self-nominations will not be considered

               • The Selection Committee may decide not to grant the award in a year in which there are no nominations or if nominees do not meet the selection criteria.


Presented by: Yukon School Sports, Yukon Department of Education and Yukon Teachers’ Association

Nominations

Nominations will be accepted from colleagues, parents, school council members, or athletes coached by the candidate. Nominations must be submitted to Kristen Johnston via email at kristen.johnston@yukon.ca  Nominations must be received prior to  May 1st. Nomination packages should include:


Nomination packages should include:

               • Completed application form

               • A letter of reference from the nominator attesting to the candidate’s coaching skills, abilities and leadership. This letter may include two references.


Selection Criteria


The successful candidate will possess:

               • Coaching skills, abilities and leadership qualities that demonstrate a commitment to coaching Yukon students on Yukon School Sports 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.

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