Women and Girls in Leadership and Sport Conference

WOMEN AND GIRLS IN LEADERSHIP AND SPORT CONFERENCE

The Lead Thru Sport team attended the Women and Girls in Leadership and Sport Conference - presented by the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA) - to learn about leadership, confidence-building, and connect with other advocates for women in sport. This multi-sport conference had a diverse group of coaches, parents, athletes, and administrators in attendance. The conference was hands-on with a variety of topics being covered.

Keynote speakers:

Therese Quigley (Former athletic director, University of Western Ontario)

Teresa Resch (VP of Basketball Operations, MLSE)

Workshops:

Critical Perspectives in Women in Elite Sport Coaching: Alixandra Krahn

Coaching Girls in Sport: Michelle Wood

LTAD Considerations for Girls and Young Women: Sabrina Razack

Panel Discussion:

Women in Leadership Panel (Lindsay Walsh, Rachel Fackoury, Shanice Marcelle, Nancy Spotton)

Congratulations to the OVA for an amazing and eye-opening conference. We look forward to attending future events!