Hooray for Coaches Day!
This is an exclusive look into the lives’ of the extraordinary men and women
who give their time and talent to mentor young athletes and help grow our local sporting community.
Read our stories below to hear the secrets to their success,
the challenges they face and how they’re paving the way for the next generation of coaches
and leaders in local sports.
Hooray For Coaches Day: Amanda Mummery
Around 20 years of riding horses has helped Amanda Mummery get to where she is today. The owner of Pine Ridge Farms teaches all different types of skills to young and old riders in the community. Written by Ashley Taylor
Aug 30, 2023
Hooray For Coaches Day: Macy Begin
Watching her sister grow up in gymnastics helped Macy Begin get into the sport. The 17-year-old started with the Simcoe Gliders when she entered high school. Written by Ashley Taylor
Aug 30, 2023
Hooray For Coaches Day: Adam Wojtkowiak
Adam Wojtkowiak has always had a passion for sports, hockey especially, but he began his journey into coaching just like many other people in Norfolk - as a parent. His son was hitting the ice for the first time and parents were needed to help. Written by Matt LeBlanc
Aug 30, 2023
Hooray For Coaches Day: Jeff Shortt
If your kid has played baseball in Simcoe over the past several years, you are probably familiar with Jeff Shortt. The President of Simcoe Minor Baseball continues to coach on two teams while overseeing the many leagues under that umbrella. He is currently the head coach of a 13U Tier 1 Team and an Assistant Coach to a...
Aug 30, 2023
Hooray for Coaches Day: Cory Matheson
Turning his passion for soccer, and his commitment to the kids in Langton, into a winning combination. Cory Matheson teaches out in Langton, but decided that he wanted to connect with the kids in his community more - signing up to coach soccer, a sport he grew up playing and loving. His father coached him growing up an...
Aug 30, 2023