Central Okanagan coach earns provincial recognition

BC School Sports honoured its 2026 award winners this past weekend in Whistler, recognizing excellence across eight categories.

Okanagan Mission Secondary coach and teacher Rob Steciuk received the Citation of Excellence for Coaching.

The award recognizes coaches who demonstrate long-term success, fair play, and a strong commitment to student-athletes.Steciuk has spent more than 25 years building school sport programs across the Central Okanagan, including serving as athletic director since 2019.

He is best known for leading OKM’s senior girls volleyball program to multiple provincial championships while emphasizing character, teamwork, and sportsmanship.