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!
One of our youngest coaches has been involved in nearly every aspect of the Ottawa Lions Track and Field Club.
While Rugby was her main focus in High School her close-knit friends managed to draw her into the club where Rebecca has steadily improved each year as an athlete and leader amongst the Gee Gee varsity team. Recently completing her undergrad at the University of Ottawa and looks to take the next step in her academics. Wrapping up her final year of eligibility with the Gee Gees Rebecca had appearances on the national stage and huge jumps in performance in cross country and the track. While Rebecca is always striving for more in the competitive side of the sport she has been a crucial leader among the Ottawa Lions for a number of years. From camp counselor to manager of the youth programs this past year, Rebecca has been a pleasure for coaches, children and parents to interact with. Her leadership brings her peers together and provides the youth with an energetic positive a role model for the youth of our club to look up to.
As a late starter to our sport Rebecca has been able to bring a positive influence to the grass roots program of the club which continues to lead the next generations love for the sport and continued interest in our programs.