The 2023 Team Ontario Regional Program Coach Selection Process is now OPEN! The OVA is looking for coaches interested in supporting the growth of young athletes and willing to invest in their own professional development. The Team Ontario Regional Program is designed to meet the needs of athletes and coaches who demonstrate a commitment to beginning their journey on the high performance pathway.
All individuals interested in being part of any Team Ontario program must:
be a registered member in good standing with the OVA and Volleyball Canada
have a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening & Police Record Check as well as complete a Screening Disclosure Form
have completed the following four modules available online:
Foundations of Volleyball
Making Ethical Decision Online Evaluation
Making Head Way
CAC Safe Sport Training
In addition to the above requirements, Team Ontario coach candidates should have the following qualifications:
Practical understanding of Volleyball Canada’s Long-term Development (LTD) model
Interest and willingness to learn and participate in coach development activities
Ability to create a caring supportive learning environment free of all coercion and dear
Willingness to use an inquiry-based approach that puts the athlete at the centre of the learning process
Ability to develop meaningful relationships with athletes and other members of the team
Strong self-awareness and willingness to self-evaluate
Ability to exercise effective leadership that feeds and support the Team Ontario culture
Deadline to apply is January 2nd at 11:59pm
More information on the Regional Program can be found HERE