A SkateCanada Professional Coach is the first point of contact with your child on the ice at the Tilbury Skating Club. He or she is also the best source of information about your child’s progress and on-ice development. We encourage parents to speak with coaches in person, via email or over the phone to get the direct, helpful feedback your skater needs.
Certification Coaches must have National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) training and they must also be a current registered professional coaching member of Skate Canada. They must have completed a Skate Canada approved clearance check and positions of trust check, police check, and hold a valid First Aid Certificate.
Coaches Code of Ethics As a condition of membership, Skate Canada Professional Coaches agree to respect and abide by the Skate Canada Coaches Code of Ethics at all times. Professional coaches are required to provide a copy of this code to all of their clients. You can also find the details here – https://info.skatecanada.ca/hc/en-ca/articles/201171624-Coaches-Code-of-Ethics-Policy
2023-2024 Professional Coaching Staff
Debby Daigneau - TFSC HEAD COACH
Cathy Overdulve
Chelsey Malott
Olivia Johnson
Program Assistants
The role of the Program Assistant is to assist the Skate Canada Coaches in the delivery of the program. Program Assistants will be trained by the Club Coaches and must attend a P.A. clinic in September. The training will be on-going throughout the season. in this way, Program Assistants will continue to improve their ability to assist skaters learning to skate as well as leading warm-up, cool downs, circuits, stations and fun activities. Another advantage is they will trained specifically for our club’s programs. This system will foster a teamwork approach to teaching skating. P.A.’s should be 10 years of age and/or be a STARSKATE INTERMEDIATE level skater.