Structure
Boardwalk RC firmly believes that the key to successful practices, successful competitions, and a successful team is structure. This is the basis of every approach we take with the team. Structure is seen during warm-ups, cool-downs, and during the actual workouts. Workouts are planned so we may spend ample time with each group of athletes in order to enable mutual learning and have every opportunity to be successful. Practices should cover realistic competition situations so that the athlete is well prepared for any circumstances that may occur at the actual competition. We believe this structure will make the athlete mentally and physically stronger, preparing them to execute to the best of their ability at the highest level of competition.
Athlete First, Coach Second
We believe that when athletes are regarded as the number one priority, the program will thrive. Coaches are there for the benefit of the athlete, not vice versa. Keeping the athletes number one fosters an environment of respect allowing athletes to prosper in the classroom and on the track. It also promotes happier, more productive athletes who are motivated to work hard for themselves, their team, and their coach. This allows athletes to embrace the training philosophies of the coach creating an even greater respect.
Physiological Aspects of Training
We believe in order to be a great coach, one must understand the physiological aspects of training. If the coach understands the physiological adaptations of the anatomical framework, he/she can adjust the training schemes to enable the athlete to reach both short-term and long-term goals. A coach should understand the principle of specificity, periodization, overload, recovery, and adaptation in order to develop training schemes that enable the athlete to exploit their strengths and improve their weaknesses. Every athlete’s body adapts to the stresses of training differently. The coach should modify training programs in order to accommodate each individual’s anatomical adaptability so that he/she may excel, avoid injury and overtraining.
The 4 Cs: Common Sense, Consistency, Communication and Confidence
These are the four components used in every aspect of our coaching philosophy:
Common sense: When athletes are injury prone for example, it is common sense to monitor the intensity of the training in order to avoid injuries.
Consistency: Maintaining a consistent training schedule helps to keep athletes injury free.
Communication: Utilizing proper communication tactics allows athletes to further comprehend the information and feedback given by the coach.
Confidence: Through positive reinforcement coaches can mold the athletes self confidence, which will propel them through their competitive years as well as in future endeavors.
Boardwalk RC firmly believes that the key to successful practices, successful competitions, and a successful team is structure. This is the basis of every approach we take with the team. Structure is seen during warm-ups, cool-downs, and during the actual workouts. Workouts are planned so we may spend ample time with each group of athletes in order to enable mutual learning and have every opportunity to be successful. Practices should cover realistic competition situations so that the athlete is well prepared for any circumstances that may occur at the actual competition. We believe this structure will make the athlete mentally and physically stronger, preparing them to execute to the best of their ability at the highest level of competition.
Athlete First, Coach Second
We believe that when athletes are regarded as the number one priority, the program will thrive. Coaches are there for the benefit of the athlete, not vice versa. Keeping the athletes number one fosters an environment of respect allowing athletes to prosper in the classroom and on the track. It also promotes happier, more productive athletes who are motivated to work hard for themselves, their team, and their coach. This allows athletes to embrace the training philosophies of the coach creating an even greater respect.
Physiological Aspects of Training
We believe in order to be a great coach, one must understand the physiological aspects of training. If the coach understands the physiological adaptations of the anatomical framework, he/she can adjust the training schemes to enable the athlete to reach both short-term and long-term goals. A coach should understand the principle of specificity, periodization, overload, recovery, and adaptation in order to develop training schemes that enable the athlete to exploit their strengths and improve their weaknesses. Every athlete’s body adapts to the stresses of training differently. The coach should modify training programs in order to accommodate each individual’s anatomical adaptability so that he/she may excel, avoid injury and overtraining.
The 4 Cs: Common Sense, Consistency, Communication and Confidence
These are the four components used in every aspect of our coaching philosophy:
Common sense: When athletes are injury prone for example, it is common sense to monitor the intensity of the training in order to avoid injuries.
Consistency: Maintaining a consistent training schedule helps to keep athletes injury free.
Communication: Utilizing proper communication tactics allows athletes to further comprehend the information and feedback given by the coach.
Confidence: Through positive reinforcement coaches can mold the athletes self confidence, which will propel them through their competitive years as well as in future endeavors.
Coach
Jimmy Semes
Head Coach
Jimmy has been coaching young athletes from grades 1 to 8, for the last 8 years as an elementary physical education teacher at Williamson Rd. Jr. P.S. He has been a member of the Boardwalk RC since 2001. In the summer of 2012, he helped launch the Boardwalk RC Junior Development program. As Head Coach of the Junior development program at Boardwalk RC, Jimmy is responsible for coaching and designing training programs for our Bantam, Midget, Youth, Junior and Senior athletes.
Apart from coaching, Jimmy is also the convenor of Elementary Track and Field in the South Conference of the Toronto District School Board.
Education
B.Ed. University of Toronto
B.A. w/honours Kinesiology and Health Sciences, York University
NCCP certified club coach.
Achievements
Member of Team Ontario at the Timex Canadian National 10Km Championships 2007
Indoor
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 800m 2010
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 1500m 2012
M30 Canadian Masters Champion 1500m 2012, 2013
M35 Canadian Masters Champion 3000m 2014
Outdoor
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 800m 2011
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 1500m 2011, 2012
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 3000mSC 2012
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 5000m 2013
M30 Canadian Masters Champion 800m 2011
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) Half-Marathon 2013
Event Management
TDESAA South Cross Country Convenor 2011
TDESAA South Track & Field Convenor 2008-2020
TDESAA South Track & Field Meet Director 2008-2020
Jimmy has been coaching young athletes from grades 1 to 8, for the last 8 years as an elementary physical education teacher at Williamson Rd. Jr. P.S. He has been a member of the Boardwalk RC since 2001. In the summer of 2012, he helped launch the Boardwalk RC Junior Development program. As Head Coach of the Junior development program at Boardwalk RC, Jimmy is responsible for coaching and designing training programs for our Bantam, Midget, Youth, Junior and Senior athletes.
Apart from coaching, Jimmy is also the convenor of Elementary Track and Field in the South Conference of the Toronto District School Board.
Education
B.Ed. University of Toronto
B.A. w/honours Kinesiology and Health Sciences, York University
NCCP certified club coach.
Achievements
Member of Team Ontario at the Timex Canadian National 10Km Championships 2007
Indoor
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 800m 2010
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 1500m 2012
M30 Canadian Masters Champion 1500m 2012, 2013
M35 Canadian Masters Champion 3000m 2014
Outdoor
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 800m 2011
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 1500m 2011, 2012
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 3000mSC 2012
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) 5000m 2013
M30 Canadian Masters Champion 800m 2011
M30 Provincial Masters Champion (ON) Half-Marathon 2013
Event Management
TDESAA South Cross Country Convenor 2011
TDESAA South Track & Field Convenor 2008-2020
TDESAA South Track & Field Meet Director 2008-2020
Coach
Norton Woo
Assistant Coach - Junior Development
Norton is a great addition to our coaching family. He brings an eagerness and enthusiasm that creates a positive environment for the athletes to succeed.
2012-15, Norton volunteered his time to coach students alongside Mr. Semes at Williamson Rd. Jr. P.S.
Norton is an NCCP Trained Club Coach
Norton will be helping to coach the Bantam, Midget and Youth athletes this year.
Norton is a great addition to our coaching family. He brings an eagerness and enthusiasm that creates a positive environment for the athletes to succeed.
2012-15, Norton volunteered his time to coach students alongside Mr. Semes at Williamson Rd. Jr. P.S.
Norton is an NCCP Trained Club Coach
Norton will be helping to coach the Bantam, Midget and Youth athletes this year.
Coach
Joanna Kotsopoulos
Assistant Coach - Junior Development
Joanna is an experienced marathon racer and Masters Track athlete. Since 2014, Joanna has been a guiding force to our young athletes. Her energy and sound advice has helped bring the best out of our young charges. At the 2015 MTA Indoor Championships, she took on head coaching responsibilities and oversaw all Boardwalk RC athletes reach personal bests in multiple events and disciplines. She has been a volunteer coach at Williamson Rd. Jr. P.S. for both the Cross Country and Track and Field team since 2015.
Joanna is an NCCP Trained Club Coach
Indoor
W40 Provincial Masters Silver Medal (ON) 3000m 2015
Outdoor
W40 Canadian Masters Silver Medal (ON) 800m 2014
Joanna is an experienced marathon racer and Masters Track athlete. Since 2014, Joanna has been a guiding force to our young athletes. Her energy and sound advice has helped bring the best out of our young charges. At the 2015 MTA Indoor Championships, she took on head coaching responsibilities and oversaw all Boardwalk RC athletes reach personal bests in multiple events and disciplines. She has been a volunteer coach at Williamson Rd. Jr. P.S. for both the Cross Country and Track and Field team since 2015.
Joanna is an NCCP Trained Club Coach
Indoor
W40 Provincial Masters Silver Medal (ON) 3000m 2015
Outdoor
W40 Canadian Masters Silver Medal (ON) 800m 2014
