This episode explores the crucial role that coaches, parents, and guardians play in embodying and promoting the True Sport Principles. We’ll use real-life examples and strategies from coaches who lead with integrity and parents/guardians who support their children and foster supportive sport environments. Tune it to learn practical tips and hear fi…

In this first episode, we’ll introduce True Sport and explore the seven True Sport Principles. We’ll discuss its foundational values and explain how they can transform the way we experience and engage with sport in our communities. We’re excited for you to join us as we lay the groundwork for understanding how True Sport can create a more positive …

UNB REDS head coaches Marta Belsh, Erin McAleenan and Lauren Hale-Miller join host PL Savoie for a special National Coaches Week podcast episode that includes topics like growing as a leader, making a difference in the lives of athletes, dealing with criticism, navigating conflict in a healthy way, being vulnerable, and disconnecting as a coach. Ma…

Shootin’ the Archery Join our Co-Host PL Savoie in welcoming Mitch Isaac to the podcast to discuss his passion for archery and his journey through coaching, and participating in sports! More about our Guest: Mitchell Isaac, from Listuguj First Nation, is a dedicated coach in Archery, Hockey, and Softball. Since 2020, he has coached at the Listuguj …

Community Above All Join our Co-Host PL Savoie in welcoming Marvin Okello to the podcast to discuss his journey as a high-level athlete and coach, Mavin’s passion for sport goes beyond his love for soccer! More about our Guest: As a refugee from Kenya, Marvin arrived in Canada with his mother, father, and three sisters. Despite facing challenges un…

A True Passion for Sport Join our Co-Host PL Savoie in welcoming Sarah Hilworth to the podcast to discuss her professional journey as a national championship athlete and coach, women and girls in sport, Sarah’s passion for the sport of hockey, selfcare tips for coaches and they may or may not mention Coach Hilworth’s dog Olive once or twice! More a…

The Wellness Support Program by Coach NB Join our Co-Host PL Savoie as he sits down with expert Renee Matte to discuss The Coach Wellness Support Program! Who is Renée : Renée is a Mental Performance Consultant (MPC) and has been working with athletes, coaches, and sports organizations for the past 9 years. Additionally, Renée has been coaching art…

On the Bench with Gardiner MacDougall Join our Guest Host; Pierre Luc Savoie as he sits down with Gardiner MacDougall Who is Gardiner: Gardiner MacDougall is the head coach of UNB’s men’s hockey team, one of Canada’s most successful university hockey programs. The native of Bedeque, PE, is known for his positive enthusiasm and work ethic. He is a t…

Real Talk with Aisha Saintiche (French Episode) Join our Guest Host; Pierre Luc Savoie as he sits down with Aisha Saintiche Who is Aisha Saintiche: Aisha Saintiche has over 15 years of experience as a certified health coach and owner of Me to Moi Health. She also holds a Masters in Public Policy Administration and Law, as well as a certificate in C…

Leadership with Nicole Smith. Nicole shares her leadership style. Quiet leadership is a conscious choice to lead with a focus on being open-minded and gentle. It’s about being approachable, liked, respected, compassionate – nice, if you will – and communicating with people using a one-on-one approach instead of the typical one-on-many format. Join …

Coaching to Include, not Exclude Everyone Belongs on courts, rinks and fields in Atlantic Canada. A conversation with Andrew Paris. Join our Guest Host; Pierre Luc Savoie as he sits down with Andrew Paris. An honest conversation Who is Andrew Paris: Experienced consultant in sport and recreation with a proven record of leadership in the areas of di…

“Up your coaching game by stepping outside your comfort zone” Join our Guest Host; Bruce Guitard as he sits down with André Lachance. An intimate conversation about his new book Team Chemistry – 30 Elements for Coaches to Foster Cohesion, Strengthen Communication Skills, and Create a Healthy Sport Culture. Who is André Lachance. Director – Human Pe…

“The debrief is the key to long-term learning” Ashleigh discusses how to use a debrief as a tool for learning, and reflects on the past four seasons of the Podcast. A big thank you to everyone that’s been involved in the creation, production, and promotion of the podcast over the past 4 years. We couldn’t have done it without you. – – – – Please su…

Introducing: Sports for Social Impact Podcast If you haven’t heard already, NB local and our good friend of the show, David Thibodeau, has a podcast which discusses the ways in which sport policy can have a social impact and create lasting positive change in the community and address the challenges that stand in the way of progress. David started t…

“It’s not about being experts, it’s about being aware of the impact your program has on your community.” In a very special crossover episode, David Thibodeau of Sports for Social Impact joins Ashleigh to talk about the role coaches play as community leaders, and to consider how your programs create a social impact. David Thibodeau is many things; a…

“The largest multisport and Indigenous cultural event to ever be held in Atlantic Canada since contact.” After a heartbreaking postponement in 2021 due to COVID, the North American Indigenous Games are back on track to be hosted in 2023 in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), Dartmouth, and Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia. Ashleigh speaks with Serene Porter, D…

“Continual learning and supportive relationships” Today we chat with New Brunswick Coach Ryan Allen, recently named as one of the 2021 Konica Minolta Sport Award “Coach of the Year”. Ryan attended the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics with Team Canada Coaching Staff in Paraswimming, alongside NB Paraswimmer Danielle Dorris, who won a gold medal and set a worl…

It’s hard to make sense of all the learning opportunities that exist in the world right now for coaches. Let us help you get the most out of your professional development as Ashleigh talks you through these four steps: Set your attitude Know yourself and your goals Pick your priorities Dive in Resources mentioned in today’s episode: National Coachi…

*Major spoiler warnings for Ted Lasso Season 2 – If you haven’t caught up on this season and don’t want major plot points spoiled, wait until you’ve finished watching to listen to this episode.* **Content warning for today’s episode: mentions of suicide, self-harm – – – Thank you for checking out our Ted Talk! *cue laugh track* With the return of T…

Welcome back coaches, to a new season of the Coach’s Plan Podcast. Community coaches are the backbone of New Brunswick sport, but many have left following the COVID pandemic. Today we speak with four community coaches about why they continue to coach, and what we can do to support one another in this endeavour. Thank you to Linda Dalpé, Eric Léger,…

We will be back Monday November 8 with season 4 of the Coach’s Plan Podcast, and we’re looking to hear from you, dear listener. We are currently recording our newest season, and we want to hear about the challenges you’re facing as a New Brunswick coach. Send us a voice recording to info@coachnb.ca, and we may use your question on our show. – – – P…

“Colourblindness doesn’t work. You need to see people in order to actually help them.” We are joined by Dr. Ornella Nzindukiyimana, Associate Professor of Human Kinetics at St. Francis Xavier University, and Rhonda C George, a researcher at York University working on Black women’s experiences in sport. We explore the history of race in sport in Can…

Often forgotten, Masters athletes play an important role in the sport ecosystem; they provide mentorship, inspiration, and are a cohort of independent learners set on pushing their passion to higher levels. Join us in our conversation with Kristine Cormier, Triathlon coach and Masters triathlete, and Bruce Guitard, sport leader and ultra-marathoner…

It’s not often we see a show or character that so closely embodies the future of coaching we hope to create in Canada, and then Ted Lasso comes along. Ted brings a new kind of coach into the limelight; humble, curious, welcoming. A true team builder. The Mr. Rogers of Coaching. The joke is simple; an American football coach moving to the UK to be a…

In the age of the face mask, we ask the question, “How can you stay hydrated?“ Special guest, Natasha Mclaughlin-Chaisson, a sports dietician specializes in high performance, sits down with our host Stéphanie Lebreton on the importance of your athletes staying hydrated during training, life, and COVID-19. Please note this episode is in FRENCH. Nata…

“I wanted to make sure the younger generations had the same opportunities as me” Inclusive sport in New Brunswick is booming. Simon Richard; Paralympian, Sport Builder, and Program Coordinator with ParaSport NB, has worked to reestablish the inclusive sport of Goalball in New Brunswick, giving the next generation of athletes the opportunity to part…

“As a coach, it’s not your role to diagnose – it’s your job to pull them.” Did you know September 30th, 2020, is Concussion in Sport Awareness Day in New Brunswick? We are taking this day to start the conversation around concussion awareness, recognition, and rehabilitation, and how our teams, communities, and families are affected by concussions. …

Écoutez comment ces entraîneurs français du Nouveau-Brunswick décrivent ce que COVID a signifié pour eux et leur équipe, et comment ils prévoient un avenir incertain. En partenariat avec le Centre canadien du sport Atlantique, Entraîneur NB a organisé des appels Zoom hebdomadaires pour les entraîneurs à plein temps du NB afin de discuter des événem…

Welcome back, coaches! The Coach’s Plan Podcast is excited to bring you a brand new season, with brand new rules. 2020 has been a year for the history books, and we want to talk about it. We will be bringing you local stories on innovation, courage, creativity, inclusion, and resilience in sport, and will be keeping up with how our community adapts…

“Surreal. Adapting. Resilient.” Listen in to how these New Brunswick head coaches describe what COVID has meant for them and their team, and how they plan for an uncertain future. In partnership with the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic, Coach NB has hosted weekly Zoom calls for full time coaches in NB to discuss current events and brainstorm solutio…

Pulled from the depths of Ashleigh’s podcast hard drive; an easy-listening episode for everyone stuck inside their homes due to the coronavirus outbreak. Today Ashleigh and Collin discuss their favourite movie and TV coaches and the speeches that inspire them. Audio pulled from: The Longest Yard, Segal, P., Paramount Pictures, 2005. The Sandlot, Ev…

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“What it comes back to, is our grittiness and our ability to put the work in.” In the summer of 2018, Charlie Cavanagh became Canada’s first ever female youth world champion boxer. Born, raised, and trained in Saint John, Charlie works with her personal coach Joe Blanchard towards ambitious goals. We spoke with Joe to find out how someone from humb…

Comme nous l’avons vu jusqu’à présent cette saison, il existe de nombreuses voies pour devenir entraîneur. Un diplôme universitaire en kinésiologie est l’une de ces voies, et de plus en plus d’entraîneurs s’apprécient. Notre co-animateur extraordinaire, Collin Daigle, est un étudiant de quatrième année en kinésiologie à l’Université de Moncton. Grâ…

The Coach’s Plan Podcast welcomes Joe Salerno, Head Coach of the Moncton Magic and the “OG” Coach of the National Basketball League of Canada to talk professional coaching, Canada’s most underrated professional sports league, and how Ashleigh can get Nick Nurse to answer her phone calls. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Please subscrib…

“This is for everyone.” Special guest Cline Gideon, Coach NB Coach Developer and deliverer of the Aboriginal Coaching Module calls in to chat with Collin and Ashleigh about what to expect in an ACM, why it is a conversation that every New Brunswick coach must have, and more. For information on how to register for an ACM, or if you would like to hav…

*Bilingual episode/Épisode bilingue* Last weekend we were up in Beresford, NB, to host the 2019 Beyond Coaching Conference. Friday night before things kicked off, we were lucky enough to be able to sit down with several of Coach New Brunswick’s past apprentices from the Canada Games Women In Coaching Apprenticeship Program, to discuss how these ama…

Happy National Coaches Week on behalf of Coach NB and the Coaching Association of Canada! From September 21 – 29th 2019, we will be celebrating the impact that coaches have in Canada’s sport community, by saying #ThanksCoach. Please take a moment this week to reach out to your current and former coaches to say thanks for their hard work and dedicat…

We’re back! Get ready for season TWO of the Coach’s Plan Podcast with Coach NB. Our season two premieres Thursday, September 26th during National Coach’s Week. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Please subscribe to the Coach’s Plan Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring oth…

In our season finale, Ashleigh finally gets a chance to sit down with a Fredericton sport legend, Betty Dermer-Norris, the former Director of Team Operations with the Canadian Olympic Committee to talk about how to handle pressure of working at an Olympic standard of excellence, why gold medals make us cry, and what it’s like to be involved with ov…

“I felt like I couldn’t be gay and a coach.” This week we chat with David Thibodeau, a swim coach and former Coach NB intern, about his experience as a gay man in sport and how you as a coach can create a more inclusive atmosphere for LGBTQ+ athletes and coaches in your program. Some resources for athletes, coaches and program organizers: CAAWS Lea…

Coach NB is back this week to chat with Master Coach Developer, Head of the Fredericton District Soccer Association, and “NCCP Rockstar” Barry Morrison, about managing conflict within a sports organization. For more information on NCCP’s Make Ethical Decisions and Managing Conflict modules: http://coach.ca/multi-sport-training-s15501 – – – – – – – …

le podcast plan de coach avec invité spéciale: professeur Michel Johnson de l’université de Moncton. Au sujet du développent des qualités athlétiques et le movement de la littératie physique Vous pouvez chercher plus d’info au sujet de la littératie physique a la nouveau site-web de Littératie Physique Nouveau-Brunswick! https://nbphysicalliteracy.…

Special guest and fellow Winnipegger-turn-Frederictonian Taylor Devlin, comes to the studio this week to teach Ashleigh and Collin about the ins-and-outs of Physical Literacy New Brunswick, and the importance of letting your athletes play other sports. You can check out everything Physical Literacy New Brunswick at their BRAND NEW website! https://…

“When in doubt, sit it out.” This week, the Coach’s Plan Podcast chats with Dr Richard Louis of the NB Trauma Program to talk about concussion safety, awareness, and recovery, and what YOU need to know as the coach. BIG thank you to CKUM at the University of Moncton for letting us record in their beautiful studio. We feel very lucky to use the spac…

« Si vous doutez, arrêtez de participer.» Cette semaine, le Podcast Plan de Coach met en vedette Dr Richard Louis avec le Programme de traumatologie du NB. “La récupération des commotions cérébrales et ce que vous avez besoin de savoir comme entraîneur” Merci à CKUM à l’université de Moncton pour l’honneur d’utiliser leur studio d’enregistrement. N…

Part 2/2: Later in the week, Ashleigh attends the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Awards Gala and plucks up the courage to talk to some Canadian coach celebrities about their heroes and what they value about coaches. This is as about as coach-nerdy as it gets, folks. Special thanks to: The Coaching Association of Canada for hosting another excellent …

Part 1/2: Coach NB travels to Ottawa for the week to attend the 2018 Petro-Canada Sport Leadership sportif conference and our yearly meetings with Canada’s Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives (PTCR). Listen to some of Canada’s leaders in coaching education discuss heroes, values, and why we do it. Special guests: Kate Kloos, ViaSport BC…

What is the RCM, how do I follow best practices as a coach, and how do I convince my team to become an RCM champion? This episode, Ashleigh and Collin dig into the details of the Responsible Coaching Movement. The Responsible Coaching Movement is made of three steps: Rule of Two Ethics Training Coaching Screening These three actionable steps are de…

This week, the Coach’s Plan Podcast discusses the crucial role that mentors play in the sport ecosystem, and the different types of mentors that you can use in your program. – – – – – Please subscribe to the Coach’s Plan Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, or Google Play. Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring other coaches into the conversati…