Expand the Reach with host partner Orleans Bengals Football Club

About Expand the Reach

The goal was to understand the different types of behaviours and mental health issues coaches encounter, explore the areas that coaches identify as needing support with, and to examine and define the types of “tools” coaches would consider most valuable.

The Toolkit (expandthereach.ca) was developed to enhance early intervention efforts, and reduce the incidence of youth crime.

Coaches see their role as that of a positive role model who can teach them about: Positive values, hard work, perseverance, teamwork, goal-setting, and healthy competition. Coaches feel it’s much more than just the specific sport; it’s about reinforcing positive attitudes and lessons for life.