Coaching Certification
The National Coaching Certification Program is the formal coaching system, administered by the Coaching Association of Canada and Speed Skating Canada. The following courses outline the paths of the NCCP education for October - December 2020.
OCTOBER
NCCP Coaching and Leading Effectively
October 14 - 6:00 pm-9:45 pm
October 18 - 9:00 am- 2:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4911
NCCP Prevention and Recovery
October 20 & 22 – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4912
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
October 25 – 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4910
NCCP Planning a Practice
October 26 & 28 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4966
NOVEMBER
NCCP Advanced Practice Planning
November 1 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4973
NCCP Teaching and Learning
November 10 – 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
November 12 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4969
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
November 18 – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4913
NCCP Managing Conflict
November 24 – 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4971
NCCP Leading Drug Free Sport
November 26 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4915
DECEMBER
NCCP Design a Basic Sport Program
December 2 – 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4970
NCCP Developing Athletic Abilities
December 3 – 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm
December 5 – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4916
NCCP Manage a Sport Program
December 6 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4917
NCCP Planning a Practice
December 14 & 17 – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/4967
Community Sport Coach
FUNdamentals Leader
This one-day workshop is intended for active skaters and parents who want to work as assistant coaches for Learn to Skate, Learn to Speed Skate and other introductory speed skating programs. Attendees will learn the necessary tools to work with a small group of skaters teaching basic skating skills in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.
Instruction Coach
FUNdamentals Coach
Individuals who wish to take on roles of lead instructor/head coach for Learn to Speed Skate and other introductory speed skating programs which are focused on skill develpment and local/regional competitions. Normally delivered over two weekends, this in-class and on-ice workshop provides instructors and coaches with foundational knowledge and understanding of speed skating technique, equipment and practice planning. These skills will help the Coach design and lead effective skill development and movement in Learn to Speed Skate programs.
Competition Coach
Introduction to Competition
Providing coaches with the necessary tools to support athletes in training and competition in the Learning to Train and Training to Train stages of development is the focus of this workshop. An emphasis is placed on technical development and seasonal and practice program design. The two weekend course includes topics like introduction to biomechanics and basic race tactics, basic seasonal training programs and designing practice plans, development of basic mental skills, sport nutrition and equipment.
Competition Development
This course is attended through a season via webinars and in-person meetings to prepare coaches to be the head coach of skaters in the Training to Train, Learning to Compete and Training to Compete stages of development.
Thank you to Chris Acton for this informative graphic on coaching certification