The CCAA (Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association) is pleased to announce the successful candidates participating in the 2011-2012 CCAA Female Apprentice Coach Program.
Now in its seventh year, the CCAA Female Apprentice Coach Program will offer coaching opportunities to 20 apprentices training under mentor coaches in soccer, cross-country running, badminton, basketball and volleyball.
The CCAA Female Apprentice Coach Program targets female graduating student-athletes to participate in collegiate sport as apprentice coaches. The program provides grants for professional development opportunities and operational costs associated with the apprentice coach. Apprentice coaches typically aid in player scouting, team communications, training exercises, skill development and administrative duties throughout the season.
The CCAA Female Apprentice Coach program is funded by Sport Canada.
We are pleased to announce the candidates for the 2011-12 CCAA Female Apprentice Coach Program:
Mount Royal University Cougars, ACAC - Soccer
Apprentice: Ashley Dixon
Ashley Dixon completed five years of CCAA eligibility with the Mount Royal University Cougars participating in soccer and badminton. Her soccer honours included being named a three-time CCAA All-Canadian and the 2008 CCAA Female Soccer Player of the Year.
"Following my athletic career on the field, I believe I am ready to see the other end of the spectrum and try to help ladies grow as a team by guiding them from the sidelines," says Dixon.
Mentor: Tino Fusco
Now entering his third year as head coach of the Mount Royal University women's soccer program, Tino Fusco is eager to participate in the CCAA Female Apprentice Coach program. "With the recent growth of soccer, and the exciting news of Canada hosting the 2015 Women’s World Cup, I feel the future of women's soccer is in Canada. I am dedicated to helping improve the development of female coaching in my community."
Now entering his third year as head coach of the Mount Royal University women's soccer program, Tino Fusco is eager to participate in the CCAA Female Apprentice Coach program. "With the recent growth of soccer, and the exciting news of Canada hosting the 2015 Women’s World Cup, I feel the future of women's soccer is in Canada. I am dedicated to helping improve the development of female coaching in my community."
