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"To support and enhance Canada’s high performance coaches and technical leaders in their inspired pursuit of excellence in Olympic and Paralympic sport" 

The Canadian Olympic Committee (COC), Canadian Paralympic Committee (CPC), Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), Sport Canada (SC) and Own the Podium (OTP) work in partnership to support Canada’s high performance coaches and technical leaders in the pursuit of Olympic and Paralympic podium success.

Pursuit is designed around the Canadian High Performance Sport Strategy three pillars:

  • People (‘Canada’s high performance coaches and technical leaders’): Pursuit inspires passion in leadership excellence, grounded in trust, resilience, and wellness.
  • Systems (‘Olympic and Paralympic sport’): Pursuit is a world leader in high performance growth, with an evidence informed approach to continuous learning.
  • Culture (‘support and enhance in their inspired pursuit of excellence’): Pursuit fosters a Canadian culture of safety and excellence, with uncompromising values, ethics, and integrity.
Pursuit aims to recruit, refine and retain Canada’s high performance coaches and technical leaders:
  • To recruit those who embrace a Canadian culture of excellence.
  • To refine personal and professional knowledge to achieve excellence.
  • To retain expertise through an engaged community which fosters podium success. 

 

Establishing Culture in Para-Athletics with Push to Podium – Fight to Finish

Establishing Culture in Para-Athletics with Push to Podium – Fight to Finish

March 11, 2024
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“I had a strong sense that if we were able to turn this culture around, performances would improve. Full stop.”

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Shannon Winzer Brings All-In Mindset in Chase for Olympics

Shannon Winzer Brings All-In Mindset in Chase for Olympics

February 26, 2024
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“Set a goal and see what happens. No harm can come from that. So set your sights on Paris 2024 and let ‘er rip. And slowly that mentality grabbed hold of everyone."
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Carla Nicholls: Bridging High Performance and Human Connection in Coaching

Carla Nicholls: Bridging High Performance and Human Connection in Coaching

February 13, 2024
VIDEO
“We really were a high-performance team in the OR. We clicked, we moved together. We knew everyone would come in and do their job and the number one focus was to save a life. It is that experience that carries through now to my work in leading teams.”
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Bringing the Art of Teaching into Coaching to Help Others

Bringing the Art of Teaching into Coaching to Help Others

January 18, 2024
ARTICLE
“My whole life, whatever I do teach, I love it. Teaching is about helping other people, making connections with others and then the growth. Same with coaching."

 
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Remmelt Eldering: Coaching with Heart and Edge | Canadian Speed Skating

Remmelt Eldering: Coaching with Heart and Edge | Canadian Speed Skating

January 10, 2024
VIDEO
“Being scared keeps me sharp.”

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