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Sheila Hurtig Robertson is the author of Shattered Hopes: Canada's Boycott of the 1980 Olympic Games and the founding editor of the Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching. She attended three Olympic Games as a communications specialist. A past winner of the Canadian Sport Award in Communications, she is a director of the Centre for Holocaust Education and Scholarship and a member of the Grandmothers Advocacy Network. She and her husband, Bruce Robertson, live in Manotick, Ontario.
"Praise For Stories of Resilience and Courage: Women Coaches Form a Global Community ""Stories of Resilience and Courage is an embodiment of coaching by women, a challenging sector of sports management. The WCIP is a true game changer in the global women and sport agenda. The stories and experiences by the women is a cumulative footprint in the runway to gender equity and equality in sports. Uganda is grateful to have been a beneficiary of the program. Mildred Gamba's story is not only an inspiration to many women coaches in the country and beyond, but a confirmation of the potential women have in coaching elite sports."" --Madame Beatrice Ayikoru, Uganda, Secretary General, Uganda Olympic Committee; General Secretary Athletics Federation; member, World Athletics Council ""Sheila Hurtig Robertson's book about an internship program for women coaches pulls back the curtain on the lives, careers, triumphs, and struggles of the program's twenty participants. While their experiences and backgrounds vary, the women coaches share the indomitable spirit of those who break barriers. Inspiring, informative, and at times heart-breaking, the stories compel us to recognize not only the progress made but also the work that must continue around inclusivity, equality, and the perpetuation of opportunities for women coaches."" --Dr. Claire Carver-Dias, OLY, President, Commonwealth Sport Canada ""An awesome read! So many different stories and journeys all guided by each individual's love and passion for sport."" --Stu Ross, Black Ferns Sevens Assistant Coach and Analyst ""How great to hear the so often unheard voices of women coaches! So many books about coaching are about winning, losing, and the technical aspects of sport. This book shines a bright light on the stories behind the scenes. It's a roadmap for women who are considering a coaching career at any level and demonstrates that investing in women's professional development as coaches is a pathway to success."" --Marjorie Snyder, Ph.D., United States, Senior Research Advisor, Women's Sports Foundation"
