Coach of the Year

Darryl Yung has been a valuable asset to badminton in British Columbia for over 16 years, most notably for his role in building a badmint

Izzy Willick has been coaching school sport for more than 28 years, most of which has been spent coaching the senior girls’ volleyball te

Behind every great athlete in British Columbia is a coach deserving of praise. For nearly 20 years, the Coach of the Year Awards has recognized individuals for their relentless contributions to sport, community and the lives of those they impact. Founded by the Coaches Association of B.C. and funded by the Bob Bearpark Foundation, the Coach of the Year Awards were created to recognize the history and dedication to coaching in British Columbia. Each year, B.C.’s best coaches are nominated for their contributions across three categories: Recreational/Grassroots, Regional/Provincial and International. For 2016, viaSport is proud to honour the following three inspiring individuals. 

Do you know an outstanding coach? viaSport wants to hear from you!

Deadline for nominations for the viaSport 2016 Coach of the Year Awards has been extended until Wednesday, March 8.

Do you know an outstanding coach? viaSport wants to hear from you!

Nominations for the viaSport 2016 Coach of the Year Awards are now open until Tuesday, February 28.

Do you know an outstanding coach? viaSport wants to hear from you!

Nominations for the viaSport 2015 Coach of the Year Awards are now open until Sunday, April 17, 2016.

Sunday marked a very proud moment for speed skating coach, Dr. Nicole Ebert, a family physician from Vanderhoof, BC. Dr. Ebert was recognized by viaSport at the 8^th Annual Northern BC Coaching Conference as one of three viaSport Coaches of the Year for her contribution to the sport of speed skating in British Columbia. 

Do you know an outstanding coach? viaSport is looking to hear from you!

The Bob Bearpark Foundation supports the Coaches Association of BC (Coaches BC) in providing recognition awards for the BC coaches in three categories: Recreational/Grassroots, Regional/Provincial Development and International.