Coaches Assocation of Ontario

Golf''s Jon Roy Named July 2010 Ontario Coach-of-the-Month

Jon_Roy Jon Roy, who has been coaching golf for the past 8 years, is currently the Head Provincial Golf Coach for the Golf Association of Ontario. He acquired this position as a result of the Coach Salary Support through Quest for Gold Enhanced Coaching Funds, a program that provides up to $60,000 of funds over 3 years for a new full-time coach.

Jon works to support Ontario’s top athletes and coaches; providing the athletes with every advantage for competition and ensuring that coaches have the support and resources they need.

As a young developing athlete, Jon Roy had a great coach that ultimately inspired him to become one himself. “It makes me happy to help others achieve their goals in golf,” he says. “I feel that I am positively impacting the lives of young athletes on a regular basis”.

Financial Assistance For Coaches: Quest For Gold Enhanced Coaching Fund

q4g_page_graphic1 The Quest for Gold Enhanced Coaching Program recognizes coaches have out-of-pocket expenses for many things. Coaches who wish to continue their training and education, or increase their knowledge and certification can take advantage of the Coach Bursary program where up to 70 per cent of course fees are reimbursed for Ontario resident coaches who pass and complete course work. What if you have to travel more than 100 km each way to the course? Not a problem. A traval subsidy of up to $200 is available to help offset that cost. Click here to learn more about the Quest for Gold Enhanced Coaching Funds and to apply online.

Coaching Athletes with Asthma: What You Need to Know

Did you know?

Several of Canada’s Olympic athletes have asthma and can still successfully compete in their chosen sports? Having asthma does not mean you cannot exercise, but people with asthma are often afraid of experiencing exercise-induced flare-ups

Asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways. There is some degree of inflammation in the airway most of the time, which can, if left untreated, lead to one or more of the following symptoms: asthma

- Coughing

- Wheezing

- Chest Tightness

- Shortness of breath

Even though the airway inflammation is always present, the symptoms may come and go depending on the level of inflammation. Exposure to allergic triggers or physical activity can increase inflammation. Fortunately this can be treated so that symptoms are minimized and the athlete can participate in most physical activities.

Exercise-Induced asthma can occur after approximately 10 minutes of vigorous physical activity or following the cessation of activity. It is more common when activity is done in cold environments and during high pollen count days. Often the symptoms can be prevented by using the reliever inhaler 10-15 minutes prior to exercise.

Exercise when an athlete is already experiencing coughing or difficulty breathing can lead to a severe asthma attack.

What can I do if I coach athletes with asthma?