Free FASD Training for Coaches

Everyone deserves the chance to become a valued and contributing member of a team but some children, such as those who live with FASD, face many challenges in participating in recreational activities.

Finding the right team or the right coach can have a powerful influence on their lives. A coach who understands how FASD can affect a child and their ability to play sports can use strategies to support the often misunderstood needs of this child. A coach who seeks education and understanding can make a difference, they can be the reason a child doesn’t get overwhelmed and frustrated to the point where they quit the sports they used to love. Continued participation in solo or team sports can help prevent some of the common secondary disabilities that occur with FASD such as mental health issues, social isolation, withdrawal or even disrupted school experiences.

Becoming knowledgeable about FASD is the first step to changing a person’s life. So the FASD Network is holding free, three-hour training sessions throughout the year for coaches, team managers, physical educators and instructors from any sport, age group, level or activity. The training will focus on the primary disabilities and provide strategies to help coaches from any sport make sense of behaviours while identifying the most effective way to support children affected by FASD and similar disabilities.

Two dates are currently scheduled:
Saturday, September 30^th
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
510 Cynthia St, Saskatoon
(continental breakfast served)

Wednesday, November 16^th
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
510 Cynthia St, Saskatoon
(snacks and refreshments provided)

Dates for February and June to be determined.
To register for the coaches training CLICK HERE.