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2008 Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards Winners Coaching Manitoba is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2008 Coaching Manitoba Excellence Awards. Presentation of the awards took place on Saturday, April 12 at the Hilton Suites Winnipeg Airport. The awards recognize a history of commitment and dedication to coaching in Manitoba. Nominations were accepted in the following categories: Grassroots, Developmental, High Peformance and School System. Coaching Manitoba also honoured individuals who have been coaching a minimum of 25 years in the Province and coaches who participated at an International Event in 2007. The Manitoba Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Council also acknowledged a recipient for the 2007 Manitoba Aboriginal Coaching Award. This years Award winners in the four categories are:
Ashley Fudge – Equestrian – DugaldVince Leah Memorial Award – Grassroots CategoryAshley Fudge has a passion for horses and riding and as a result, she has devoted her life to coaching and training riders full time. Through twelve years of coaching Equestrian, Ashley has gained a reputation as a knowledgeable and admired coach to the young, the young-at-heart, and everyone in between. Ashley puts the needs of her students above her own and is always willing to help her students, rain or shine. Her enthusiasm and optimism make lessons a pleasure for rider and horse. Ashley is a positive leader not only in the stables but in all aspects of her life. A past Chair of the Coaching Committee for Manitoba Horse Council, Ashley continues to assist in the development of other coaches by hosting developmental clinics for her sport. In addition to her coaching duties, Ashley also enjoys judging dressage shows at competitions throughout Manitoba. Ats Odaguchi – Bowling-Ten Pin – WinnipegDr. Jack Hunt Memorial Award – Developmental Category Ats Odaguchi’s love of Ten Pin Bowling has translated into 34-years of coaching here in Manitoba. Her dedication, honesty, commitment and empathy towards others make Ats a positive role model for her athletes. She constantly strives to stay up to date with the latest trends and techniques to provide her athletes with the best possible advantage for competition. Ats is recognized at the highest level of coaching for Ten Pin in Canada and is also a Master Course Conductor. She created the Junior/Adult Doubles Tournament to help bridge the gap between young and old. Ats goal was also to create bonds and friendship in the bowling community between some of the high performance bowlers and ones just starting out. Ayach Bounachada – Fencing – WinnipegPeter Williamson Memorial Award – High Performance Category Ayach Bounachada’s17-years of coaching has helped create a strong Fencing program here in Manitoba, with athletes now competing on the National team. His talents have been recognized and now Ayach is currently working with the senior national women’s fencing team. Traveling the world to train with some of the best coaches, Ayach has sought to become a better coach so his athletes can excel. He has the rare talent to be specialized in all three forms of fencing: epee, foil and sabre. Ayach works with his athletes right from the development level all the way to the high performance level. His dedication is starting to pay off for Manitoba athletes. For the first time in the province’s history, Manitoba has two young sabre athletes and one epee fencer on the Canadian National team, spots traditionally held by Quebec. Eugene Kaminsky – Shaftesbury High School – Hockey – WinnipegPeter Dick Award – School System Category Eugene Kaminsky has developed an exciting and competitive hockey program at Shaftesbury High School in just seven short years. Shaftesbury was the 2007 True North Division Champions, but championships have never been Eugene’s main goal. He has tried to promote a culture in the school that reflects personal character and school pride. Eugene has also strived to make his players better people both on and off the ice, encouraging them to be leaders in school and in the community. Many have gone on to become coaches or officials after they have graduated from Shaftesbury, including some that have returned to coach alongside Eugene. Years of Service Recognition (25 years or more) Dylis Turner – Bowling-Five Pin International Coaching Recognition Lucien Casagrande – Bowling-Ten Pin Manitoba Aboriginal Coaching Award - Leonard Woitowicz A Métis originally from Wabowden, Leonard Woitowicz has been coaching for three years. While focussing on aspects of athletic development that extends beyond the ‘physical’, Len is also concerned with building athletes’ self-confidence and encouraging their love of physical activity. He connects with students in a friendly, welcoming way, which contributes to how comfortable students feel in his presence. He is seen as an excellent role model for students and contributes positively to the school communities where he has coached. In 2007, while completing his student-teaching practicum, Len assisted with coaching badminton at Garden City Collegiate, as well as the Grade 7 and 8 Junior Girls volleyball at St. John’s Collegiate. Len not only coached, he provided leadership and made a positive impact as a role model and mentor for the young athletes. -30- For more information contact: Brant Batters |
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