MEGHAN CHEUNG
Former competitive canoe/kayak athlete, sports administrator and head coach with six years’ experience in athlete and coach development, event organising, marketing, and management.
DEGREES
Bachelor in International Relations and Psychology, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
LANGUAGES: English, French
WORK EXPERIENCE
TOTAL YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 6
BC Summer Swimming Association, Manager of Operations, Vancouver, Canada
- Planned and executed week-long, multi-sport championships with over 2,500 athletes, 6,000 spectators, and 60+ clubs
- Assisted the board in policy development, including creating a Transgender Athlete Policy
- Developed initiatives based on the strategic plan, including standardised registration system and coaches development program
Langley Flippers Swim Club, Assistant Head Coach, Langley, Canada
- Designed, developed, and coordinated seasonal programs that guided numerous athletes to becoming provincial champions and record breakers
- Created a culture and reputation that saw the club grow from 25 swimmers to 120 in three years
- Developed and launched a new coaches training program
Special Olympics, Vancouver Local Head Coach, Vancouver, Canada
- Managed and mentored a group of coaches, ensuring they had the proper training and skills to help each athlete succeed
- Organised, coordinated and ran national and regional qualifier meets
- Fostered positive relationships with the athletes to help them build their aquatic confidence and skills
SKILLS: Coaching, Events, Public Relations, Sports Development, Youth & Leadership Development
SPORTS: Basketball, Canoe, Ice Hockey, Kayak, Surfing, Swimming, Volleyball
