Coaches IDEA
Welcome to the Coach’s IDEA podcast. I am your host Marvin Okello. We would like to acknowledge that the land on which the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic’s office, and training facility is located, is the unceded territory of the Mi‘kmaq people. The meaning behind the IDEA acronym is Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (in both physical and financial aspects). The podcast’s purpose is to share the stories from the many diverse coaches across Atlantic Canada and their experiences. Through representation, the aim is to educate and spread awareness about the issues that coaches and athletes face in modern society when participating in sport by speaking to many diverse voices who are willing to share their experiences and learnings. Thanks to local musician Quake Matthews for providing his music for the intro and outro. Check out his new album roses out now on all platforms!
Episodes
Coach’s IDEA Episode 11: Anneka Siegel
In this episode of the Coach’s IDEA Podcast, host Marvin Okello is joined by Anneka Siegel, parasport athlete, coach, and advocate based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Anneka shares her journey of rediscovering skiing through mono skiing after losing the use of her lower legs, and how adaptive sport helped her reconnect with the sport she ...
Welcome back to Coach’s IDEA, the podcast where we dive into the real stories, experiences, and insights shaping coaching and sport today.
Today’s episode is one I’m really excited about. I had the chance to sit down with Dean Smith who is a coach & leader with Hockey Nova Scotia, and a finalist for the Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award. But more than th...
The group dives into the significance of EDIA. Nicole shares her experiences with the Wanderers and Hockey Nova Scotia diversity committees, emphasizing the need for intentional representation and safe spaces. Morgan underscores the value of networking and creating inclusive environments where individuals can feel supported, while Kurtis reflects on the importance of community in shaping positive change.
In a deeply personal segmen...
In this episode of the Coach’s IDEA Podcast, host Marvin Okello welcomes Lewis Page and Kennedi Kiarash, the head coach and assistant coach of the Halifax Tides, respectively.
The conversation dives into several important topics about coaching and women’s sports, touching on their personal coaching journeys, mentors, and favorite moments as athletes. The coaches share their thoughts on how the landscape for female...
In this episode of the Coach's Idea Podcast, join host Marvin Okello as he engages in a profound conversation with Tasia McKenna and Vaughn Arthur. With insights into their personal coaching journeys, they discuss the significance of representation in sports coaching and the powerful impact of diverse mentorship.
Discover how Tasia and Vaughn navigated challenges and found joy in their respective coaching roles, while emphasizing t...
Welcome to a special edition of Coach's Idea featuring Marvin Okello, Jordan Ellis, and Houssam Elokda, each bringing unique perspectives from their diverse backgrounds in soccer. Join these avid Arsenal & Chelsea fans and passionate coaches as they share insights into the role of soccer in their lives and communities.
Discover the stories of how soccer culture differs across Jamaica, Egypt, Kenya and Canada, and how these diff...
Join us on this episode of the Coaches IDEA podcast as we sit down with Danielle Cyr, a renowned non-binary coach, and Camden Purcell, an empowering transgender athlete. D, who is a leader in promoting equal rights and diversity in sports, shares their journey from multi-sport athlete to decorated coach while advocating for inclusivity on and off the field. Hear from Camden, a passionate goalkeeper, on his experiences as a transgen...
Join host Marvin Okello in this insightful episode of the Coach's Idea podcast as he sits down with Madeline McDonald, an inspiring coach from Atlantic Canada. Madeline, shares her journey from growing up in Milford, Nova Scotia, to becoming a dedicated rugby coach, advocating for inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in sports.
Madeline MacDonald works as an EDIA navigator with Sport Nova Scotia, and she shares h...
Welcome to the Coaches' Idea Podcast, hosted by Marvin Okello. In this episode, we dive into the world of mental performance consulting with our esteemed guests, Nicole Kuzmich and Simon Taylor. Both certified mental performance consultants at CSIA, Nicole and Simon share their unique journeys and insights into their work with coaches.
Nicole, a former international figure skater, and Simon, who comes from a golf background, discus...
In this episode of the "Coaches' Idea" podcast, host Marvin Okello and his guest, Dave Green, delve into the topics of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) in sports. Green, a respected community leader and Diversity and Inclusion specialist, takes listeners on a journey of his experiences in the realm of sports, from his days as a pro athlete to his current role promoting IDEA. An engaging narrative is presented,...
Welcome to the first episode of the Coach's IDEA podcast.
Allison Saunders is the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic’s Community Coaching Lead and has been selected to coach the female indoor volleyball team for the 2025 Canada Games. Allison is a high level volleyball player who began coaching as a way of giving back to the community by creating high performance pathways for athletes and coaches. Allison is the lead for...
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