Geoffrey Gowan

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Geoffrey Gowan, CM, PhD [1] (November 2, 1929 – May 16, 2013) was Canadian sports broadcaster for the CBC and a sport executive at Coaching Association of Canada. He died at the age of 83 after battling with Parkinson's disease since 1996.[2]

Biography

Gowan was born in Ravenglass, Cumbria, England.[3] Leaving for the United States in 1965 to obtain an MSc. from Purdue University, a PhD from the University of Winconsin. His coaching career as began as a professor and athletics coach at McMaster University in 1968. He became the technical director and president of CAC from 1972 to 1996.[4]

Cultural Impact

The Geoff Gowan Award recognizes the lifetime achievements of Canadian coaches by the Coaching Association of Canada.

References

  1. ↑ "Geoff Gowan Award | Coaching Association of Canada". Coach.ca. Retrieved 2013-05-21. 
  2. ↑ "Coach, broadcaster Gowan dies at 83 | The Chronicle Herald". Thechronicleherald.ca. 2013-05-17. Retrieved 2013-05-21. 
  3. ↑ Canada (1929-11-02). "globeandmail.com: Geoffrey Gowan C.M". Webcache.googleusercontent.com. Retrieved 2013-05-21. 
  4. ↑ Lori Ewing. "Canadian track and field coach, broadcaster Geoff Gowan dies". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2013-05-21. 
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