Does your program's reputation matter?
Quick answer: YES
I am not talking about your reputation, but your program's.
If trophies are your only way of assessing a program and trying to form a reputation, please do me a favour and stop reading now.
People who like working for a company do so because they appreciate how they are treated and respected. You never (very rarely) hear somebody say "I love working there, we make the best brake drums ever and always within specifications, +/- 0.1mm".
Look at the OSA's Club Excellence Overview. It does not list anywhere in the criteria "How many Ontario Cups has your club won?"
Your program's good reputation is what will draw quality people to join you. Your good reputation makes it easier to garner corporate and community support.
Your reputation needs to be guarded and protected. It can take years to build, and minutes to destroy.
With a group of wonderful people around me, we coach at Niagara College and we will soon be
