Even in retirement, Gerry Peckham continues to receive accolades that stem from his Prince George curling baptism.
Peckham, 72, who retired in March after 33 years as Curling Canada’s high-performance director, was presented the Coaching Association of Canada’s Petro Canada Sport Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award Friday in Calgary.
The event honors coaches who exemplify the values and competencies of the National Coaching Certification Program.
During his career, Peckham’s visionary leadership helped Canadian curlers win 108 international medals, including 44 gold, contributing significantly to the country’s podium success in every Olympic and Paralympic Games.
In 1990, Peckham moved from Prince George to Ottawa, where he oversaw the training of more than 33,000 coaches who benefited from specialized NCCP instruction at more than 128,000 training events.
“Gerry’s lifetime commitment to coaching, coach education and the National Coaching Certification Program is exceptional,” said Paul Carson, chair of the CAC board of directors.
“He has impacted generations of athletes and coaches throughout his professional career. His belief in the mandate of the Coaching Association of Canada extends to that of Board Member, trusted advisor and mentor for decades. It is an honour to recognize his contribution on behalf Canadians from coast to coast to coast.”
