Queen's University Athletics

The Tricolour Community Coaches Clinic is a first-of-its-kind professional development experience designed to support and connect community youth sport leaders. Hosted on the Queen’s University campus, this immersive two-day clinic (Friday, May 29 - Saturday, May 30) blends classroom learning with hands-on practical sessions to deliver clear, evidence-informed strategies that simplify coaching and enhance long-term player development.

Our goal is simple: equip coaches with practical tools, shared language, and proven systems that improve youth sport experiences, while building meaningful connections across the community.

Sessions will run across the Queen’s A&R premier athletic facilities, including: 

• Classrooms
• Outdoor athletic fields 
• Gymnasiums
• High Performance Training Centre 
• Rowing Room and Indoor facilities 
   

Participants will experience how environments, equipment, and session design can be adapted for optimal community reach.

Sessions are delivered by an interdisciplinary team of certified and experienced professionals, including: 

• Queen’s varsity sport coaches from Cross Country, Rowing, Basketball, Volleyball, Hockey, Rugby, Football, Soccer 
• Strength & Conditioning coaches
• Sport medicine and athletic therapy staff
• Certified mental health and  mental performance coaches 
• Athlete services professionals
• Sport Nutrition experts (School of Kinesiology & Health Studies) 
• Long-Term Player Development specialists (Sport for Life) 
• Senior Athletics and Recreation Administrators
• We will be excited to announce our Keynote Speaker and Queen’s Alumni Athlete Panel soon. 

Sessions are practical, interactive, and coach-focused. Topics include: 

• Dynamic warm-ups that prepare for and transfer to sport 
• Actionable Long-Term Player Development principles  
• Practical sport science for youth sport environments 
• Navigating the ‘truths and lies’ of athlete development 
• Developing mental skills in youth athletes 
• Change of direction, agility, and decision-making  
• Injury mitigation strategies
• Preparing youth athletes academically for college and university pathways
• Marketing strategies and tools
• Youth sport governance 
   

Sport coaches will lead live technical and tactical sessions with athletes, supported by open discussion and film-based learning.

• Classroom-based learning + on-field/court practical sessions.
• Real-world coaching examples and adaptable session templates 
• Open discussion and problem-solving with experts and peers 
• Emphasis on simplicity, clarity, and long-term development 

Friday evening will include a Coaches Social event focused on casual connection, conversation, and collaboration. This is an opportunity to meet fellow community coaches and sport leaders, while sharing experiences and strengthening your network in a relaxed setting. 

Participants will be eligible for Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) PD Points and/or National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Continuing Education Credits.

• Community youth sport coaches 
• Teachers and physical educators
• Youth sport administrators 
• Curious and engaged parents involved in youth sport development 
• Anyone passionate about improving youth sport experiences 
   

Join us for the inaugural TriColour Community Coaches Clinic at Queen’s University!