YSAA Ben Sherdown Award for Coaching Excellence
June 20, 2016 by admin
Filed under Canadian Sport Features
The Ben Sheardown Award for Coaching Excellence can be awarded annually to an individual who has been involved in coaching Yukon Schools Athletic Association (YSAA) 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 who demonstrates the following:
• 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.
The 2015 – 2016 Award was presented to Robert Wiseman from Teslin Community School on June 17, 2016 during the recent Yukon Education Award Night held at the Gold Run Inn. Congratulations to Robert for his outstanding dedication to the students in the YSAA.
