FLEMING FAMILY HOCKEY COACH SCHOLARSHIP supported by Jennifer Fleming

2020

Application Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2020

Please return completed application form and supporting documentation to: Foundation for Sports c/o Sport Manitoba 145 Pacific Avenue , MB R3B 2Z6 Fax: (204) 925-5916 Email: to [email protected]

If you have any questions when filling out this application, please contact Jaclyn Pauls at 204-925-5915

Fleming Family Hockey Coach Scholarship

supported by Jennifer Fleming

The Manitoba Foundation for Sports scholarship program, administrated by Sport Manitoba, was established in 1992 to support young athletes of Sport Manitoba partners, who continue to participate in amateur sport while pursuing a post- secondary education on a full time basis. The Manitoba Foundation for Sports is pleased to be administering for the second time, the Fleming Family Hockey Coach Scholarship. The scholarship is supported by Jennifer Fleming, in memory of her father Jake Fleming and her brother Wayne Fleming, to recognize an upcoming Manitoba hockey coach who demonstrates similar coaching and leadership traits that were characteristic of both Jake and Wayne. Wayne began his organized hockey career at the age of 13 with the CUAC Community Club. This was the beginning of the Fleming family’s obsession with hockey which lead to the formation of the Canadian Professional Hockey Schools in 1966. Jake operated the CPHS until 1991. Today CPHS continues under the ownership of Steve Briere, goalie coach with the . In the 1970’s Jake was very instrumental in getting the AAA tier system sanctioned in Winnipeg. In the meantime Wayne’s love of coaching germinated with CPHS and, through his dedication, passion and hard work, eventually turned into gold. Wayne held CHA Advanced II Certification. Wayne joined the Bisons as a defenseman in 1970 and then as Head Coach from 1982-1990 – winning Conference Coach of the Year twice and Canadian University Coach of the Year in 1984-85. During his Bison years, Wayne assisted with numerous national teams representing Canada at world events. He joined Hockey Canada in 1990 and helped coach Canada to a silver medal at the 1992 Olympics; after which he ventured overseas to coach in Sweden, Switzerland and Germany. In 1997, he returned to North America for his first NHL position as an assistant coach with the New York Islanders and then the Phoenix Coyotes. Wayne was then lured back to Team Canada to join Wayne Gretzky, and Ken Hitchcock in preparation for the 2002 Olympics. In addition to his coaching roles, he also served as Vice-President of Operations for Team Canada and was recognized as the glue of the 2002 Olympics Gold Medal team. Following the Olympics, Wayne joined Ken Hitchcock and the , going all the way to the 2004 finals. After seasons with the Calgary Flames, Avangard of the KHL, and the Oilers, Wayne joined the in 2010. As Tampa was entering the play-offs in April 2011, Wayne was diagnosed with brain cancer, bringing his coaching career to a very abrupt and tragic end. Upon winning the 2012 NHL Coach of the Year Award, Ken Hitchcock dedicated it to Wayne, saying “If you look at a dictionary of what a coach is, Flemmer’s name should be beside it. He’s a teacher, a motivator. He’s everything. For a lot of us who’ve worked with Flemmer, he’s set a very high standard”. A great honour was also bestowed upon Wayne in February 2013 as an inductee into the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. Wayne passed peacefully on March 25, 2013 and Jake on August 20, 2016. “You grind. You scrap. You work. You do not give in when the pressure builds. You do not worry what the odds are.” - WF The Fleming Family Hockey Coach scholarship, started in 2017. will be presented annually to a student(s) who demonstrates a commitment to coaching hockey in Manitoba. The goal is to encourage students to continue coaching hockey while attending a post-secondary institution and beyond. The scholarship(s) value may range up to $1,200, and will be applied to the tuition of the recipient(s). The number and amount of scholarships awarded annually will vary, at the discretion of the selection committee based on the depth of applicants.

ELIGIBILITY: 1. Attending university or college for the 2020/2021 regular academic sessions. As a full-time student, you will have a minimum 60% course load. 2. Currently coaching hockey with a plan for a future as a hockey coach. 3. Have been a resident of Manitoba since April 1, 2019.

CRITERIA EMPHASIS: 1. Currently coaching a hockey team in Manitoba. 2. Plan to continue coaching hockey in Manitoba. 3. National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) training. 4. Additional courses related to coaching (e.g. NCCP, CPR, First Aid, Coaching Seminars) are an asset.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1. Complete application (incomplete applications will not be considered). 2. Letter of reference from someone you report to in your coaching position (i.e. principal, physical education teacher, club president, head coach). 3. Letter of reference from someone you have coached, or from a parent of someone you have coached, for at least one season. 4. A transcript of your most recent marks.

FLEMING FAMILY HOCKEY COACH 2020 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

I. GENERAL INFORMATION Name: Permanent Address: (Street #, city/town and postal code)

Telephone Number: E-mail Address: Date of Birth (d/m/y): Sex:

Student ID Number (if applicable): Continuous resident of Manitoba since (m/y):

II. EDUCATION PLANS

High School you are attending (for June 2020 high grads):

For currently post-secondary students, what year are you entering in 2020/2021:

Please indicate your proposed program of post-secondary studies for the 2020/2021 and future academic sessions: a) Educational Institution b) Degree/Diploma Sought c) Major/Minor d) Length of Program

If applicable, please describe how your proposed program of study will contribute to sport/coach development:

III. ACADEMIC STANDING Academic average or cumulative GPA: ______(Enclose a transcript)

IV. COACHING EXPERIENCE

1. NCCP Coaching Certification # (if applicable): ______

2. Respect in Sport Certification # (if applicable): ______

3. Number of years you have been coaching hockey: ______

4. List any NCCP courses you have taken (be sure to include all levels):

5. List any other coaching related clinics, seminars, or courses you have taken:

6. Describe your short term goals as a hockey coach (i.e. related to team/position, role, education, development, results, etc).

7. Describe your future coaching plans. (i.e. related to team/position role, education, development, results, etc).

8. Please list in detail your hockey coaching contributions on the chart below. Attach additional information sheet if needed. Name of the team(s) you Age of Level of Description of your coaching Name and Location Frequency Time frame or Paid or CURRENTLY coach Athletes Athletes role contact (indicate # of date of activity volunteer information of hours of MM/YY & Total position Supervisor(s) commitment per # of hours week or month) Committed

Name of the team you Age of Level of Description of your coaching Name and Location Frequency Time frame or Paid or WILL BE coaching while Athletes Athletes role contact (indicate # of date of activity volunteer attending post- information of hours of MM/YY & Total position secondary education Supervisor(s) commitment per # of hours week or month) Committed

Name of the teams you Age of Level of Description of your coaching Name and Location Frequency Time frame or Paid or PREVIOUSLY coached Athletes Athletes role contact (indicate # of date of activity volunteer (starting with the most information of hours of MM/YY & Total position recent) Supervisor(s) commitment per # of hours week or month) Committed

9. What you have learned from being a coach? Provide examples (eg. self-discipline in planning time/balancing roles).

10. In your opinion, what makes a great coach - and how do you exemplify these qualities (eg. Sport knowledge relates to ability to plan a practice/teach skills).

V. OTHER ACTIVITIES/COMMITMENTS

List other activities in which you participated during the past year (as an athlete, participant, volunteer within your school, community, paid employment, etc.). If any of the activities were part of the requirements for a school sports leadership course or paid, please indicate what percentage.

Name of activity Description of your role / Frequency Time frame Estimated Sport Leadership involvement (indicate # of or date Total Hours Course % times & if of activity Committed or Paid % of weekly/ monthly/ MM/YY Experience annual)

DECLARATION OF APPLICANT

I understand the terms and conditions and hereby make application for the Fleming Family Hockey Coach Scholarship supported by Jennifer Fleming. I hereby certify that the information given in this application is true and complete; that the Manitoba Foundation for Sports is authorized to verify the information contained herein with the educational institutions and other sources identified; and that I will notify Manitoba Foundation for Sports of any changes. I understand that personal information is collected about me for the purpose of administering the Fleming Family Hockey Coach Scholarship program and agree to allow my name, city/town of residence, institution of study, future study plans and coaching accomplishments to appear publicly if I receive this scholarship.

Signature of Applicant Date

Please note: The application and all accompanying information will become the property of the Manitoba Foundation for Sports and will not be returned to the applicant. Please keep a copy for your records.

Sport Manitoba has a privacy policy that protects personal information. Any personal information requested on this application will only be used for the administration of the Fleming Family Hockey Coach scholarship.