Stephen McBride ChPC
Coach
Victoria,BC
Summary
Inspiring High Performance Coach and Programs Manager bringing extensive experience guiding and mentoring athletes and coaches to reach potential. Driven and high-achieving with winning performance throughout career history. Passionate about mentoring athletes and coaches to build sustainable results and successful programs. Spirited leader committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through training and skills development. Employs example-based coaching and instruction style to build trust as hands-on leader. Focused on safety of activities and participants. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff, teams and community to set clear goals and build vision of excellence.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sailing Program Coordinator and Head Coach
Royal Victoria Yacht Club
01.2006 - Current
- Streamlined seasonal training practices and maximizing time on appropriate KPI's
- Facilitated group coaching sessions and provided individual coaching support.
- Maintained strong relationships with athletes, parents, and administrators for program support and success.
- Championed athlete development both on and off the field by fostering personal growth through integrated training teams.
- Coordinated special events such as training camps, special workshops and local regatta to support teams
- Interviewed, hired, trained and oversaw 23 coaches.
- Provided feedback to coaches to improve teaching techniques and increase engagement, inclusion and retention.
- Planned and facilitated team travel to regattas and training camps
- Analyzed feedback to adjust coaching sessions accordingly, as well as instructional program delivery.
- Researched latest industry trends and developments to keep abreast of best practices.
- Utilized positive communication to encourage team and promote integrity and respect.
- Evaluated player performance regularly through skill assessments, video and data analysis to provide targeted feedback on areas of improvement.
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps, and damage.
Provincial Coach
Alberta Sailing Association
03.1999 - 10.2005
- Collaborated with coaches to create and execute plans.
- Assessed strengths and weaknesses of opponents to develop valuable techniques and increase preparedness.
- Enhanced performance with group and personalized training plans and feedback.
- Achieved higher win percentages by best practices, programming and athlete guidance.
- Delivered instructor and coach training provincially
Head Coach and Head Instructor
Calgary Yacht Club
03.1997 - 03.2005
- Championed athlete development on and off the water by fostering personal growth and expanded training..
- Cultivated community and advertising through communication channels to support program.
- Optimized athlete performance with consistent evaluation and adjustment of coaching techniques based on individual needs and overall program objectives.
- Grow program to be broader based and improve retention.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Diploma -
Master Learning Facilitator And Evaluator -
Competive Development Coach -
CANSail Coach -
CANSail 1-6, Wet Feet, Single Double Handed and Skiff Module, Spinnaker and Trapeze
Skills
- Program Planning and Delivery
- Business Analysis and Reporting
- Coach Development
- Staff Training
- Interpersonal Relations
- Budget Control
- Team Leadership
- Decision-Making
- Curriculum Design
- Community Building
- Data Analysis
- Risk Management
Accomplishments
- 2008 Bronze Medal Beijing China - 2 Person Mixed Para
- 2016 Silver Medal Rio Brazil - 2 Person Mixed Para
- 2008, 2016 Sail Canada Coach of the Year
- Petro-Canada Coaching Excellence Award 2008, 2016, 2023.
- Multiple Provincial, Regional and National Games Podium Finishes (BC Games, Western Canada Games and Canada Games).
- Youth Worlds Coach 2010, 2022.
- Multiple Athlete Age Group Podium Finishes and National Champions.
- Multiple World Cup athlete podium finished.
- 15+ Athletes named to Sail Canada National Team, National and Youth Development Squads.
- Sail Canada Program of the Year 2011 and 2012.
- Staff's Awards Sail Canada Coach of the Year 2019; Sail Canada Instructor of the Year 2015, 2020.
Timeline
Sailing Program Coordinator and Head Coach - Royal Victoria Yacht Club
01.2006 - Current
Provincial Coach - Alberta Sailing Association
03.1999 - 10.2005
Head Coach and Head Instructor - Calgary Yacht Club
03.1997 - 03.2005
University of Manitoba - Bachelor of Science,
Advanced Coaching - Diploma,
Sail Canada - Master Learning Facilitator And Evaluator,
Sail Canada - Competive Development Coach,
Sail Canada - CANSail Coach,
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