Michelle Simpson-Leigh (builder)
Induction Award:
Michelle is an accomplished World and Olympic Figure Skating Coach. Her outstanding achievements include: Level 5 National Coach Certification; 1998 Ontario’s Female Coach of the Year; Canada Games Board of Directors; Coaching Association of Canada Coaching Effectiveness Steering Committee; Consultant Professional Golfers’ Association of Canada; Consultant 2010 Vancouver Olympic Excellence Program; 2013 Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Member Details:
Category: Builder
Year of Induction: 2014
Sport(s): Figure Skating
Nominator: Kari Simpson-Adams
Date/Place of Birth: April 17, 1963, Penetang, ON
Raised in: Elmvale, ON
Highlights:
Commenced Coaching Figure Skating Professionally at the Mariposa International Training Centre in Barrie, ON ...more highlights
Narrative:
While her successful skating career was cut short by a seriously ruptured Achilles tendon at the age of 16 Michelle went on. ...more narrative
Quotes:
“Coaching is a gift; it’s making a difference in someone’s life. As a job, it doesn’t get any better than this. ...more quotes
Galleries:
Links:
- National Post on computer program helping skaters
- Training videos iCoachSkating.Com
- Lifelong Education Vitally Important to Coach Michelle Leigh
- Michelle Leigh - Competitive Skating Director
- Skate Canada
Acknowledgement:
Springwater Sports Heritage would like to express its appreciation for the contributions made by Michelle and her sister Kari Simpson-Adams.
