CERTIFICATION COURSES

The NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport module introduces new or experienced coaches to the foundational skills of coaching, such as long-term athlete development, ethics, coaching motivation, and athlete safety and wellness. It also teaches the key coaching concepts and educational tools that are the foundation of the NCCP.

NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport is a valuable resource for:

• Parents who are new to coaching

• New coaches

• Experienced coaches new to the NCCP

• Athletes transitioning to coaching

• Experienced NCCP coaches who need professional development, or a refresh on the fundamental principles of the NCCP

• Sport administrators who work with the NCCP and coach development

Introduction to Community Coaching: Delivered in The Locker , this four-hour online course teaches parents and entry-level coaches how to safely deliver skill development sessions to children in the Active Start stage of development (Bunnyrabbits). Topics include:

• ethics in sport

• coach responsibilities

• setting up an effective ski playground

• using terrain to teach technique

• ski equipment and clothing needs for children

After completing these courses, coaches have the status “Community Coaching in Trainining.” Coaches can now move to Community Coaching (CC) or Competition Coaching Introduction (CCI-L2T).

Community Coaching builds on Community Coaching Introduction. There are two steps.

Community Coaching: This 13-hour in-class and on-snow workshop is delivered by your Division . The course teaches coaches how to lead a skill development program to children in the FUNdamentals stage of development (Jackrabbits). Coaches also learn how to:

• teach basic cross-country skiing skills (classic and skate)

• design a seasonal plan

• select equipment and prepare skis for participants of this age

After completing this course, coaches have the status “Community Coaching Trained.” Coaches can proceed to Evaluation, or to Competition Coaching Introduction (CCI-L2T).

Evaluation: To become Community Coaching Certified, you will complete the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation and complete the NCCP Community Coaching Experience Form, available in the Document Centre.

Any enthusiastic individual is welcome to complete this online course, hosted by Nordiq Canada at no cost.

Successful completion certify you at Level 1. This will enable you to do individual tasks at ski competitions under the supervision of an experience Chief.

There are 8 sections and 6 quizzes on the way. Each section should take 30-40 minutes but take all the time you want. Your success is our success in gaining new trained volunteers.

Any certified Level 1 Official is welcome to complete this webinar-based course, hosted by Nordiq Canada / Cross Country Ski Ontario.

Successful completion certify you at Level 1. This will enable you to do individual tasks at ski competitions under the supervision of an experienced Chief.