Athletics Canada names 4 event group coaches

Thursday, April 30, 2009

OTTAWA – Athletics Canada named four coaches today to event group positions within the high performance structure.  Brent Fougner from Victoria, BC, Carla Nicholls from Regina, SK, Bruce Pirnie of Winnipeg, MB and Larry Steinke from Lethbridge, AB were all named to event group coach positions.

As a component of Athletics Canada’s High Performance plan, the event group coaches will complement the High Performance Training Centres on the road to London 2012.  Martin Goulet, Chief High Performance Officer comments on the new structure; “The semi-centralized system we have to deliver the High Performance plan allows the High Performance Centres’ lead coaches and the Event Group coaches to work together in an integrated fashion.”  Goulet adds that responsibilities are well aligned and very clear, “The Centres lead coaches will have a singular focus on the delivery of podium performances through to the 2012 London Games, with the event group coaches focusing on development for 2016 and 2020.”

Event Group Coaches

Note: These positions are part-time except for the Event Group Coach – Combined Events, Jumps & Hurdles which is a full-time position.

Athletics Canada will soon confirm and announce two National Development Centres based in Montreal and Toronto focused on sprints and relays.  

Athletics Canada is the national governing body for the sport of track and field, cross country, road running and road racing.  Its purpose is to provide leadership, development and competitions ensuring sustainable podium performances.

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For more information:
Mathieu Gentès
Director, Corporate Services & Public Relations
Athletics Canada
mgentes@athletics.ca
613-260-5580 ext. 3303

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