To honour International Women’s Week, we want to say thank you to our many women coaches who promote our sport in such a positive manner and model strength, dedication and leadership for tomorrow’s leaders. We appreciate everything you do! We know how hard it is to balance work and family life! The fact that you still find the time to come out and volunteer with our athletes is proof of your superhero powers! Thank you!
Helen has been with Ottawa Lions for a number of years, first as an athlete, then assisting with the Raven Varsity program and a number of Masters Athletes. Now, working with nearly every program in the in the competitive age groups we are thrilled to celebrate such a devoted Ottawa Lion.
Helen continues to support the club’s athlete’s year in and out with unwavering care and dedication to the athletes. As a successful mid-distance runner (coached by long time Ottawa Lion Ray Elrick) Helen also stands 3rd on the Lions all-time list for the Marathon with a time of 2:49.59. The fierce competitive drive she can bring out at the track or on the cross-country course is also complimented by a very compassionate personality that has been expressed both in coaching and a successful professional career off the track in leadership development.
We thank Helen for being able to translate clear, sound advice to the athletes, providing consistent support for her fellow coaches all year around. Your coaching expertise and compassion that has led to countless memorable performances on and off the track is well known, Thank you.