What is an NCCP certification?

The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) provides standardized, inclusive, and safe sport education to coaches and coach developers across 65 sports. The CAC manages and delivers NCCP training through its partner network of 65 National Sport Organizations and Provincial/Territorial Sport Organizations.

What is NCCP in Canada?

The National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP) is the cornerstone of coach education in Canada. Coaches of all 65 federally recognized sports receive their training and certification through the NCCP. The NCCP is for coaches at every context and for those coaching every age of athlete.

How do I get started in sports coaching?

These are the basic steps you need to take if you’re pursue a career in sports coaching:

1. Pursue a bachelor’s degree. One of the first steps you need to take to qualify for a job as a sports coach is to complete a bachelor’s degree.
2. Consider a master’s degree.
3. Obtain experience.
4. Pursue certifications.

Is NCCP free?

The cost of the NCCP Leading Drug-free Sport eLearning module is $50.00.

How do you become a basketball coach in Canada?

Steps to Certification:

1. Register and complete L2T pre-tasks (online at gameplanbasketball.ca)
2. Register and attend a L2T workshop.
3. Complete the ‘Making Ethical Decisions (MED)’ e-learning module (online at thelocker.coach.ca)
4. L2T Online Portfolio Evaluation completed by local coach evaluator.

Does NCCP expire?

It’s a 5-year cycle starting from the time you achieve your status, or following renewal. If you have all the points, then come the expiry year, you will automatically renew. The Coaching Association of Canada as well as Ringette Alberta’s websites have information on how to get PD points.

How do I start a sports coaching career?

What is the National Coaching Certification Program?

Opens in a new tab. Since 1974, more than 2 million coaches and coach developers have engaged in training through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) to develop their own coaching skills and to improve the performance of their athletes and participants at all levels of sport.

How do I get a coaching certification in Canada?

In order to be a considered “ Certified ” you must complete the evaluations and the required multi-sports courses in your coaching pathway. Step 1: Coaching Association of Canada: Register for a Coach Certification (NCCP) Number Click on the “ Don’t have an NCCP#? Create one now! ” on that page to register.

What does it mean to be “trained” with Athletics Canada?

Learn more here: Athletics Canada Coaching Pathway After completing an NCCP accredited coaching course with Athletics Ontario you are considered “ Trained ” as long as you have completed the required multi-sports courses in your coaching pathway.

How can I become a decathlon coach in Canada?

Improve your skills, promote your activities, and reach more participants through our partnership with Decathlon Canada. Pursue a coaching pathway in any of Canada’s official sports through its world-renowed National Coaching Certification Program.