Recognized Coach Programs
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Standards
There are two credentials in the Coach program that are authorized for graduation credit. Each credential has a theory component, evaluation, and a minimum number of hours of practical coaching experience.
Coach Level 1 UXSC (2 credits)
Students must complete 30 hours of practical coaching experience. Theory and evaluation requirements are met by completing one of the following options:
Option 1
- Complete the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation
- This module can be completed online with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). Completion for this module will appear on the student's CAC online transcript.
- A minimum of 20 hours of theory from the following National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) workshops:
- Planning a Practice
- Design a Sport Program
- Teaching and Learning
- Basic Mental Skills
- Fundamental Movement Skills
- Run, Jump, Throw, Wheel
- Aboriginal Coach Modules
- Coaching Athletes with a Disability
- Making Headway
- Nutrition
- Safe Sport
- Positive Sport Environment
- Mental Health
- Coaching Initiation
Option 2
- Complete the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation
- This module can be completed online with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). Completion for this module will appear on the student's CAC online transcript.
- Sport-specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction – Beginner Trained course (refer to the provincial coaching programs for sport-specific courses). If less then 20 hours of theory are available for instruction, students coaches are to supplement with NCCP workshops listed in Option 1.
- Several sport-specific NCCP courses have the Make Ethical Decisions training built into the curriculum. Students are still required to complete the Make Ethical Decision online evaluation if the training is included in the sport-specific NCCP course. Refer to the provincial coaching programs for details.
Option 3
- Completing the Richmond Oval Sport Leadership Program
Coach Level 2 UXSC (2 credits)
Students must complete 30 hours of practical coaching experience. They can meet the theory requirement by completing Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training. Completing the Competition Introduction Coach Evaluation meets the evaluation requirement.
Practical experience
Students must complete a minimum of 30 hours of monitored coaching experience.
Level 1 students must have their experience monitored and reviewed by a Competition Introduction Trained coach or higher. This coach must be trained in the sport in which a student is being evaluated.
Level 2 students must have their experience monitored by a Competition Introduction “Certified” coach or higher. This coach must be certified in the sport in which a student is being evaluated.
Practical coaching experience must be in the same sport as the trained or certified accreditations. Student coaches should keep a log of their coaching hours that includes:
- Practical coaching hours
- Teams or athletes coached
- Competition level of participation (e.g., club, regional, provincial)
The evaluating coach must provide the student coach with a verification letter that includes:
- Student name
- Number of practical coaching hours
- Team or athletes coached
- Competition level of participation
- Authorizing coach name and NCCP CC number
- Date of completion
Getting credit
Student coaches seeking to earn credit must provide proof of completion for all required program components to viaSport at coaches@viasport.ca. ViaSport will send a verification letter to the student if they have fulfilled all the requirements.
Required documentation for Level 1 includes:
- Making Ethical Decisions "Evaluated" module
- NCCP training and certifications (Locker transcript)
- Practical coach experience verification letter
The Richmond Oval Sport Leadership Program Coordinator will submit the list of students who successfully complete the program to viaSport. ViaSport will then issue a verification letter to the student.
Required documentation for Level 2 includes:
- NCCP training and certifications (Locker transcript)
- Practical coach experience verification letter
Provincial coaching programs
Artistic Swimming (formerly Synchronized Swimming)
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP AquaGO! Instructor Course
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Competition Introduction Certification status AND
- Canada Artistic Swimming Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders certificate AND
- NCCP Making Head Way AND
- NCCP Rule of Two e-Learning
Athletics
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Athletics Sport Coach
Additional 2 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Athletics Club Coach
Archery
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Instructor of Beginner Archers
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Badminton
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP ShuttleTime
Additional 12 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Badminton Competition Introduction – Trained Provincial Coach
Baseball
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP 11U Trained Status AND
- NCCP Safe Sport eModule
Additional 5 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Competition Introduction 16+ Status AND
- NCCP Emergency Action Planning eLearning
Basketball
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Basketball Competition Introduction - Learn to Train
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Basketball Competition Development - Train to Compete
Biathlon
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Biathlon Community Coach - Certified Gold Coach
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Biathlon Competition - Introduction Certified
Boxing
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Instruction - Beginners
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Competition - Introduction
Canoe/Kayak
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP CanoeKids Trained or Pool Kayak Instructor Trained
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Competition Introduction Stream AND
- NCCP Competition Introduction Sport modules (Plan a Practice; Basic Nutrition; Teaching and Learning)
Cross Country
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport online module AND
- NCCP Intro to Community AND
- NCCP Community Coach workshop
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation.
Curl
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Curling Club Coach
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Curling Competition Coach
Cycling
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP HopOn Instructor
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Diving
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Certified for Diving Instruction Beginners
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Diving Competition Introduction
Field Hockey
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Field Hockey Community Coach - Trained
Additional 5 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP FHC Competition-Introduction
Figure Skating
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP CanSkate Coach - Fundamentals
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP CanSkate Regional Coach - Learn to Train
Freestyle Skiing
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Trained Fundamentals
Additional 2 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Trained Air OR
- NCCP Trained Park & Pipe OR
- NCCP Trained Moguls
Gymnastics
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Gymnastics Foundations
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Gymnastics Competition Introduction
Hockey
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Hockey Canada Coach Level 1
Additional 12 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Hockey Canada Coach Level 2
Judo
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Dojo Assistant Trained or Certified
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Dojo Instructor Trained or Certified
Karate
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Karate Instructor Beginner
Additional 6 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Ringette
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Ringette Community Sport - Initiation
Additional 10 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Ringette Competition Introduction
Rowing
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Learn to Row Coach
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP RCA Coach
Rugby
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Community Initiation/World Rugby Level 1
Additional 12 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Competition Introduction/World Rugby Level 2
Sailing
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP CANSail Fundamental Clinic AND
- NCCP CANSail 1 & 2 Program AND
- NCCP CANSail 3 & 4 Program
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP CANSail 5 & 6 Program
Softball
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Softball Learn to Coach Clinic
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Softball Community Sport OR
- Softball Competition Introduction
Speed Skating
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- Speed Skating FUNdamentals Coach
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Speed Skating Competition Introduction
Squash
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Instructor Beginner (Coaching Foundations Course)
Additional 2 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Swim
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Community Sport Coach
Additional 8 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Fundamentals Coach Trained
Tennis
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Tennis Instructor
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Tennis Club Professional - Club Pro 1 Certified
Triathlon
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Triathlon Community Coach in Training
Additional 8 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Triathlon Community Coach Certified
Volleyball
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Development Coach Trained
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Development Coach Certified
Waterski and Wakeboard
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Foundations
Additional 8 hours of multi-sport modules.
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation.
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Build the Skills
Water Polo (Water Polo West)
Coach Level 1
Sport-Specific NCCP Community Sport or Instruction - Beginner Trained Course:
- NCCP Novice Coach
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions training and online evaluation
Coach Level 2
Competition Introduction Sport Technical Training Course:
- NCCP Competition Introduction Trained