The City of St. Albert is asking residents to nominate coaches for the Coaches Building Youth Award.
The award showcases positive role models for youth in sports. It’s part of the 40 Developmental Assets initiative, a partnership between the city and the RCMP that calls on the entire community to support youths.
Every two years, 40 Developmental Assets targets specific adult groups to build their awareness and understanding of the things they can do to become better role models for youth.
Nominations will be evaluated by the following criteria.
• Positive role model – demonstrates behaviour and attitude that is asked of the players.
• Sets high expectation.
• Builds self-esteem and confidence in his/her players.
• Makes playing fun.
• Ensures each player feels safe.
• Teaches and demonstrates sportsmanship.
• Communicates and connects to all different types of personalities.
• Is someone that his/her players trust.
• Translates playing sports to life experiences.
• Goes that extra mile.
The coach must also be in a non-paid position.
The winning coach or coaches will be chosen by the Building Assets and Memories youth group – a youth for youth leadership group volunteering their time in the community.
To nominate a coach, fill out the online nomination form at www.stalbert.ca/coachesaward, or call Family and Community Support Services at 780-459-1756. Deadline is April 20.
St. Albert hockey product Mike Thompson coached the Stony Plain Eagles to a senior AAA provincial championship in his first season behind the bench.
The Eagles will play the Powell River Regals in the McKenzie Cup pacific region championship after defeating the Horse Lake Chiefs 3-1 in the seventh and deciding game in the provincial series Saturday in Stony Plain.
The best-of-five McKenzie Cup starts Thursday in Powell River. The winner advances to the Allan Cup, starting April 16 in Lloydminster.
Thompson is a former St. Albert Saint and Alberta Golden Bear who played minor pro for five teams in three leagues over five seasons. The Bellerose Composite High School teacher is also a player/coach for the St. Albert Impact Rangers in the Edmonton District Soccer Association.
St. Albert’s connection with the Eagles includes Rob Hayne, Joel Andresen, Scott Drewicki and netminder Derek Shybunka.
Cathy King, a member of the St. Albert Curling Club’s wall of fame, is the only female curler to win Canada’s triple crown after skipping her rink to victory at the recent national senior championships.
King, 52, also won Canadian junior championships in 1977 and 1978 and the 1998 Scotties Tournament of Hearts during 12 appearances at a national competition.
King also lost the 1988 Canadian mixed final.
The Saville Sports Centre rink of King, third Carolyn Morris, second Lesley McEwan and lead Doreen Gares defeated Cathy Cunningham of Newfoundland 9-5 in the seniors’ final in Abbotsford, B.C. They will represent Canada at the 2013 world senior championship.
