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ABOUT US
History
The CABC was founded in October,
2001 to represent the interests of Canadian basketball coaches, at all
levels. The CABC is a federally incorporated not-for-profit
organization designed to foster the sport in Canada, provide a voice for
basketball coaches, stimulate interest in the game and offer a variety
of educational programs for coaches, players and fans.
Organized
as a collective group for the first time, its aim is to allow coaches to
better serve as effective "Stewards of the Game" in Canada.
The CABC is currently building its Active Membership to
include basketball coaches at the post-secondary, high school,
elementary school and
club/community based levels. Affiliate or Associate
Membership is also available to any non-coach, business, institution,
library, or other related organization interested in the game of
basketball and seeking affiliation with the purposes of the CABC.
Mission
Statement
To foster the sport of basketball, promoting interest in and education
about the game.
Objectives
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To steward the on-going development of Canadian basketball
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To design and maintain an ethical framework for basketball coaches
and their players
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To encourage basketball coaches to serve as beacons within their
community who set a high standard of moral, ethical and educational
values
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To represent basketball coaches at all levels
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To unify coaches on issues pertaining to basketball at all levels
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To educate basketball coaches, theoretically, technically and
practically
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To enlighten the general public, media, institutions, organizations
and educators about the role coaches play, benefiting the sport and
the players whom they serve
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To work intimately with sport governing bodies on the issues that
effect Canadian basketball, particularly those which influence the
student-athlete and the ability of a coaching staff to function
productively within an organization
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To provide member services that
address the needs of the coach, professionally, emotionally,
financially, physically and spiritually
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