Kevin Doherty, minister of Parks, Culture and Sport, along with the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan have proclaimed May 25 - June 1 as Coaches Week in Saskatchewan. This week is to recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions coaches make to sport and our communities, as well as to offer education opportunities for Saskatchewan coaches.
"Coaches Week is dedicated to celebrating the thousands of coaches who make a difference in the lives of their athletes and to amateur sport in Saskatchewan. Through their skilled leadership and passion for their sport, coaches inspire young people, and help them achieve their goals, as well as experience the many benefits that participation in sport offers," said Garry Armstrong, chairperson of the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan. "I encourage you to take the opportunity during Coaches Week to recognize and say, 'Thank you,' to the coaches in your sport and community and to also consider becoming involved in coaching, yourself."
"Coaches are dedicated individuals and important role models. They instill values in our youth such as commitment, teamwork and sportsmanship," Doherty said. "Coaches play a vital role in improving sport and recreation in our province and are leaders in promoting healthy, active and vibrant lifestyles for the people of Saskatchewan."
There are more than 20,000 coaches in the province, most of whom work as volunteers.
The Coaches Association of Saskatchewan encourages all those involved in sport to join them in raising awareness of Coaches Week in Saskatchewan and saying, "Thank you," to coaches across the province.
