As a visitor of Gabriola over the years, Nicole has fallen in love with the scenery and culture that the island provides. Outside of her studies in Alberta, Nicole has enjoyed participating in the leadership of different spheres of youth recreation, including youth soccer. She has been privileged to work with hundreds of young soccer players aged 3-17 across both recreational and competitive programming. With a goal of encouraging life-long player development, she is committed to facilitating safe and encouraging spaces for young players to learn and grow as players and as people. Nicole hopes to contribute positively and meaningfully to youth and their development by helping to foster their competence, confidence, and overall enjoyment of sport and play.
Credentials:
– Canada Soccer C License course and evaluation completion
– Level 1 Early Childhood Educator Certification
– Bachelor of Arts Degree in Honours English (MRU)
– Bachelor of Education (ongoing) (U of C)
– Certified in Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C
– NCCP Mental Health in Sport module completion
– High Five Principles of Healthy Child Development Workshop completion
– Making Head Way in Soccer course completion
– Making Ethical Decisions course completion and evaluation
– Grassroots FUNdamentals Coaching Course completion