Welcome to the Coach’s IDEA podcast. I am your host Marvin Okello. We would like to acknowledge that the land on which the Canadian Sport Institute Atlantic’s office, and training facility is located, is the unceded territory of the Mi‘kmaq people. The meaning behind the IDEA acronym is Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (in both physical and financial aspects). The podcast’s purpose is to share the stories from the many diverse coaches across Atlantic Canada and their experiences. Through representation, the aim is to educate and spread awareness about the issues that coaches and athletes face in modern society when participating in sport by speaking to many diverse voices who are willing to share their experiences and learnings. Thanks to local musician Quake Matthews for providing his music for the intro and outro. Check out his new album roses out now on all platforms!