Leadership by coaches and volunteers is the key to both safe participation in recreation, sport and physical activity, and the achievement of athletic excellence. Effective coaching creates positive experiences that encourage children and youth to continue their participation and improve their skills and performance.

• Coaching in Ontario
  Coaching in Ontario is developed mainly by the National Coaching Certification Program, delivered through a partnership of the federal and provincial governments and amateur sport organizations.
  
  
• Making it Safer
  The Ministry is committed to encouraging involvement in sport, recreation, and physical activity among Ontarians. For children in particular, participation in recreational and competitive sport provides excellent opportunities for healthy development and life-long healthy living.
  
  
• Resources
  Each year many people are injured while participating in sport and recreation activities in Ontario. These injuries result in substantial human and financial costs to both individuals and society. Many of these injuries may be preventable with increased availability of safety information.
  
  
• Sport Safety Programs
  The ministry also fosters volunteer leadership through coaching clinics and seminars, training for volunteers to work with young people, and preparation of new training resource materials such as multimedia. The findings of studies on the volunteer role are shared through research communiqués.