The CAO is an independent, non-profit organization providing representation and recognition for coaches in a variety of contexts. This association is "Coach-led" and accountable to its members who are "coaches" in all sports.Founded in 2002, the CAO receives its strategic direction from a coach-led Board of Directors. Tactics are executed by a team of dedicated staff who are passionate about helping coaches and truly believe in the CAO's mandate which is "Coaches Helping Coaches". Each staff member has a background in sport and are most often, actively coaching.