Athletic Leadership Program

CCH Athletic Leadership Program Benefits

• Develop student leadership skills through organizing various school and community athletic activities.
• Promote positive attitudes towards leadership, cooperation, teamwork and participation.
• Become an effective and contributing member of our Catholic Central High School Athletic Leadership Team.
• Develop problem solving and decision making abilities.
• Unite students, staff & community by spreading the Cougar Spirit.
• Positively enhance the school community.
• Build and develop your conflict resolution skills.
• Acquire knowledge and understanding of some basic leadership styles.
• Develop really good and effective communication skills.
• Understand volunteerism, interpersonal relationships and mentorship
• Students get an opportunity to build relationships with CCH Cougar coaches, visiting coaches, officials and many athletes.

CCH Athletic Leadership Program Learning Leadership Qualities - Testimonials

Zach Connick (grade 12) on Learning Leadership Qualities:

I have volunteered with Athletic Leadership for the past two years and during this time, I have learned many life skills and lessons. This program has shown me how important teamwork, communication and leadership are when running sports games and also in everyday life. I am fortunate enough to have learned these skills in such a positive environment.

I had the privilege to attend a trip to Calgary where I got to see the inner workings of how a Calgary Flames game is run. This was an awesome experience that put emphasis on the importance of teamwork and communication, without these, everything will fall apart. This is why I am proud to be a part of a group that teaches these skills. This group gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment and offers a way to be a part of the broader CCH community.

The icing on the cake are the trips. They are amazing experiences that are very hard to come by and gives you something that you will never forget! I am so glad to have spent time with this group. The experiences I have had and the lessons I have learned are worth their weight in gold.

CCH Athletic Leadership Program Scholarship and Awards

The Kimberly Oliverio Memorial Scholarship is a prestigious Catholic Central Award for Athletic Leadership Students. The Scholarship is valued at $500.00 and is given to a student who exemplifies academics, strong leadership skills, school spirit and has given selflessly to school athletics. Kimberly Oliverio was a dedicated and passionate student who volunteered countless hours during her 3 years as an Athletic Leadership team member at Catholic Central High School. She led by example and was a mentor to the other Leadership students. She modelled collaboration, communication, poise and confidence. She was a true team player and never hesitated to do whatever job needed to be done. Everything that Kimberly did was infused with her personality and done with an element of wit and humour. Canadian Student Leadership Association - Awards and Scholarships

CCH Athletic Leadership Program History

The CCH Athletic Leadership program began in 1998. Mrs. Delbello was exposed to the idea at a professional development conference that she attended. She liked the idea and brought forward the idea to the principal (Mr. Mombourquette). The idea was good for students in many capacities so the program was off and running. Mrs. Delbello taught the program for many years and turned the program over to Mr. Wikenheiser in 2015. In 2017 Mr. Leroux and Mr. Boudreau took over the program and have grown the program in many capacities. 2017 - 2021 Mr. Leroux and Mr. Boudreau 2022 - 2025 Mr. Leroux and Mr. Pasquotti 2025-2026 Mr. Leroux

"Leadership is diving for a loose ball, getting the crowd involved, getting other players involved. It's being able to take it as well as dish it out. That's the only way you're going to get respect from the players."
- Larry Bird -

CCH Athletic Leadership Program - Events We Organize

The Catholic Central Athletic Leadership Team organizes and runs several activities throughout the school year. Weekly team meetings are held to prepare, organize, communicate and plan these events. The team is in constant motion coordinating and planning for athletic activities. This year we have 43 team members so the communication and trust process has to start building from our first meeting. The team is always treated with pizza, cookies and chocolate milk.

Volleyball Games

Football Games

Pre & Post Season Volleyball Tournaments

Super South Volleyball Tournament

Basketball Games

Cal O'Brien Classic Girls Basketball Tournament: JV & SV

Winter Classic Boys Basketball Tournament: JV & Senior

Track and Field City & Zone Events

CCH Athletic Leadership Program Team Members

We have a very committed group of students that are taking on many of the Athletic Leadership roles. This group of students will be volunteering hundreds of hours throughout the year towards Catholic Central Athletics.

Mr. Leroux is the lead teacher for the Athletic Leadership team.