About Four Hills Athlete Development
Four Hills Athlete Development is an Indigenous-owned social work private practice built for ALL athletes, families, coaches, and sport communities who want development that goes deeper than skill.
Four Hills focuses on the full person behind the athlete: their identity, behaviour, emotions, relationships, confidence, culture, leadership, and long-term wellness.
Mission
To help athletes develop the emotional, behavioural, and identity-based foundations needed to succeed in sport and in life.
Vision
To build healthier sport environments where athletes are developed as whole people, not just performers.
Core Belief
Talent may open the door, but behaviour determines who can stay in the room.
The Four Hills Framework
Identity
Who am I becoming through sport?
Behaviour
How do I show up when it gets hard?
Performance
Can I execute under pressure with consistency and purpose?
Legacy
What kind of teammate, leader, family member, and community member am I becoming?
Values
Honesty
We tell the truth about where we are so we can grow.
Resilience
We learn how to recover from mistakes, disappointment, and adversity.
Effort
We control what we can control.
Respect
We honour ourselves, our teammates, our families, our communities, and the game.
Belief
We build confidence through identity, preparation, and action.
What Makes Four Hills Different
Four Hills blends social work, counselling, sport experience, behavioural development, leadership training, emotional intelligence, and athlete identity work.
This is not just mental performance coaching.
This is whole-person athlete development.
Compliance Statement
Four Hills Athlete Development affirms its commitment to professional and ethical practice, in accordance with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards governing social work services in Ontario. As a practice informed by social work theory and principles, Four Hills adheres to the ethical responsibilities outlined by the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and complies with applicable provincial and federal laws.
1. Professional Standards
Four Hills aligns with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice established by the OCSWSSW. All services are delivered in a manner that reflects respect for dignity, confidentiality, self-determination, cultural safety, and professional integrity. Social work values, including anti-oppressive practice, informed consent, and client-centered collaboration, are embedded in all athlete development programs.
2. Relevant Legislation
Four Hills complies with the following statutes and regulations, as applicable:
· • Social Work and Social Service Work Act, 1998 (Ontario)
· • Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (as relevant to interprofessional collaboration)
· • Child, Youth and Family Services Act, 2017 (duty to report and protection of minors)
· • Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA), 2004 – confidentiality and records
· • Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) – digital privacy
· • Human Rights Code (Ontario) – anti-discrimination and inclusive access
3. Record Keeping and Confidentiality
All client records are securely maintained in accordance with OCSWSSW guidelines. Confidentiality is upheld in all communication and documentation, with clear disclosure of limits to confidentiality during the intake and consent process. Records are retained and disposed of in accordance with provincial privacy regulations.
4. Complaints and Accountability
Clients have the right to ask questions, express concerns, or file a complaint regarding services. Concerns can be addressed directly with Four Hills. Four Hills supports transparent and ethical resolution of all concerns.
This compliance statement will be reviewed annually to ensure continued alignment with all regulatory, legal, and ethical expectations. Four Hills Athlete Development is committed to upholding the highest standards of practice in support of athlete well-being and professional accountability.