IT'S NATIONAL COACHES WEEK!
SEPTEMBER 14 - 20, 2026
National Coaches Week is back September 14 – 20, giving Canadians an opportunity to recognize the coaches who make a difference in sport and communities across the country.
For Manitoba Cycling, it’s a great opportunity to celebrate coaching while also sharing some of the resources and activities available to coaches, athletes, parents and clubs throughout the week.
Here’s how you can get involved.
The Coaching Association of Canada is offering special NCCP eLearning opportunities throughout National Coaches Week, with a different course available each day:
- September 14: NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport (Promo code: CI-58166-NCW)
- September 15: NCCP Creating a Positive Sport Environment (Promo code: CPSE-45439-NCW)
- September 16: NCCP Sport Nutrition (Promo code: Nutri-61827-NCW)
- September 17: NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability (Promo code: COACH-4825-NCW)
Each promo code is valid only on its specified date, so coaches interested in taking advantage of these opportunities should plan ahead.
All online and in-person courses delivered by Sport Manitoba Coaching are free to Manitoba coaches during National Coaches Week. Coaches are reimbursed the course fee on completion. Spots are limited. Questions to coaching@sportmanitoba.ca.
- Sept. 15, 2026 – NCCP Manage a Sport Program
- Sept. 16 and 17, 2026 – NCCP Coaching and Leading Effectively
- Sept. 18, 2026 – NCCP Mentorship
- Sept. 19 and 20, 2026 – NCCP Prevention & Recovery
- Sept. 14, 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. – Between Fine and Not Fine: Coaching Before the Crisis.
- Recognising early signs that an athlete is struggling. Online via Microsoft Teams. RSVP HERE
- Recognising early signs that an athlete is struggling. Online via Microsoft Teams. RSVP HERE
- Sept. 15, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Communicating Effectively, with guest speaker Nathalie Kleinschmit.
- Online via Microsoft Teams. RSVP HERE
- Online via Microsoft Teams. RSVP HERE
- Sept. 16, 6:00 p.m. – Sidelined: The Colour of the Game.
- Documentary screening with Anti-Racism in Sport, food provided. 145 Pacific Ave., Conference Room A. RSVP HERE
- Documentary screening with Anti-Racism in Sport, food provided. 145 Pacific Ave., Conference Room A. RSVP HERE
- Sept. 17, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. – Creating Safer Spaces in Sport for Non-binary Athletes, with guest speaker Heidi Paetkau.
- 145 Pacific Ave., Theatre. RSVP HERE
- 145 Pacific Ave., Theatre. RSVP HERE
- Sept. 18, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Give & Go Sports Documentary on the risks of early sport specialization.
- 35 minutes, playing on the hour. 145 Pacific Ave., Theatre.
Anyone can take part in National Coaches Week.
Athletes, parents, clubs and community members can all help celebrate the coaches who make a difference.
- CHOOSE A COACH
Think of a coach who has made an impact on you, your team, or your community. - CREATE YOUR THANK-YOU
Share a:- Photo with your coach
- Short thank-you message
- Coach / athlete video
- Favourite coaching memory
- Story about how your coach has helped you
- SHARE IT
Post your message on social media and use:- #ThanksCoach
- #CoachesWeek
- TAG & NOMINATE
Tag your coach, club or sport organization – and tag another coach to keep the celebration going. - GET CREATIVE
Try a story, poll or “Tag a Coach” campaign to get your teammates, club or community involved.
You don’t have to be a coach to say thanks!
Want to take your #ThanksCoach post one step further? You could win a $100.00 digital gift card for yourself – and $150.00 digital gift card for the coach you celebrate. Two prize packages are available.
For contest details, eligibility, entry requirements and official rules, visit the Win Together: National Coaches Week Official Contest Rules.
