Is there a coach that makes a difference in their community by going above and beyond that deserves some recognition? For the fourth consecutive year, the national search is on for the Football Canada Coach of the Year. Once again, the Community Coach Awards will be selected in two categories: U14 and U18. Overall, this award highlights coaches who have made positive contributions to the sport from coast to coast while demonstrating a significant impact on the development of youth on and off the field. “Our community coaches across the country are vitally important in the lives of young Canadians and the development of our sport,” expressed Aaron Geisler, Director of Sport. “The hard work, dedication and time they put into the game of football is something we want to recognize and appreciate.” Football Canada is welcoming nominations from coast-to-coast for both categories. In order to nominate a coach, EITHER a video OR written submission will be accepted. The submission must reflect two key components of this award:
- The positive impact the coach has had on youth players
- Considerations of how the coach instructs key components of the game such as respect, safety, motivation, leadership and appreciation for the sport
NOMINATE YOUR COACH TODAY:
- Nominate a coach via social media using the hashtag #FCCOTY2020 and by tagging your Provincial Football Association
OR
- Submit an essay to your provincial football association (see list below)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 23rd, 2019 Send nominations to:
| Province | Contact Person | Contact Information | Social Media Handle |
| British Columbia | Duncan Olthuis | technicaldirector@bcpfa.com | @officialBCPFA |
| Alberta | Tim Enger | tenger@telus.net | @FootballAlberta |
| Saskatchewan | Cody Halseth | chalseth@footballsaskatchewan.ca | @FootballSask |
| Manitoba | Neil Hansen | technical@footballmanitoba.com | @fbmanitoba |
| Ontario | Tina Turner | director@ontariofootball.ca | @ontariofootball |
| Quebec | Alexandre Gouin Bourgea | agbourgea@football.qc.ca | @footballquebec |
| New Brunswick | Aaron Harper | TechnicalDirector@FootballNB.ca | @footballNB |
| Nova Scotia | Bryce Fisher | bfisher@footballnovascotia.ca | @footballNS |
| Prince Edward Island | Glen Flood | gflood@sportpei.pe.ca | @footballpei |
| Newfoundland & Labrado | Tom Flemming | president@footballnl.ca | @709football |
About Football Canada
Established in 1884, Football Canada is the national governing body of amateur football in Canada and a proud member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). Working closely with the provincial football associations, we develop programs and resources for players, coaches, officials in the three disciplines of Tackle, Flag and Touch Football. Football Canada’s vision statement is “from playground to stadium” where players can participate in the game of football throughout a lifetime recreationally, competitively and internationally.