National Coaching Certification Program
NCCP in a nutshell
Designed and delivered through the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO), the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is a world-class Coaches’ training program
Are you just starting out, or a school coach?
Consider taking the NCCP Community Coach training workshop. The workshops are designed to be presented in 6 – 8 hours and provide much of the basic training for coaches. These workshops are ideal for new teacher/coaches who are looking to coach at the community club or elementary/high school level. Community Coach Courses are also an excellent resource for club volunteers (parents, etc.) who are interested in helping out at the club.
Next Step:
As an alternative for Coaches wanting more training or who are moving into coaching athletes going on to participate in Provincial and National Championships, there is the Competition/Introduction training level. ‘Comp/Int’ for short.
Competition/Introduction Training Process Overview
This summary is designed for coaches looking to receive training and/or certification under the NCCP Competition/Development (Comp/Int.) program.
To check your current status for NCCP, go to the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) Database, also known as The Locker. Click on the Locker link and follow the instructions – enter your Coaching Number and Password (or password recovery). Once in your Locker, click on Certification to pull up your transcript.
www.coach.ca
To receive NCCP Certification, first you must be TRAINED, then EVALUATED.
To be TRAINED NCCP Comp/Int., the Coach must complete the following modules. Note: The modules with hyperlinks are offered through the Coaching Association of Ontario (CAO). Go to https://www.coachesontario.ca/calendar/ to find out when courses are offered, either in person or online.
Competition/Introduction Modules:
Once you have completed all the modules, you are considered NCCP Competition/Introduction TRAINED. You will also have to complete the Making Headway Module which is a free online training module you can access in your Locker (click on e-Learning).
Once all modules have been completed, you can proceed to Evaluation. Apply to OAWA and we will connect you with an Evaluator. The evaluator will review required material you prepare, then observe as you run a practice to see if you are putting the NCCP principles into practice.
Once you are successfully Evaluated, you are Considered NCCP Competition/Introduction CERTIFIED
High Performance Coaches COMPETITION-DEVELOPMENT
Coaches who have completed the Competition/Introduction designation and are certified at that level can choose to move on if they will be coaching at higher levels such as the National Juniors/Senior Championships, National Team trips, etc.
This training level is referred to as Competition/Development (Comp/Dev for short). To become certified under Comp/Dev. the coach must do the following:
Through the Coaches Association of Ontario (follow the web link from the OAWA site), review the process for obtaining the Multi-Sport portion of Competition Development. Multi Sport generic refers to the basic coaching courses common to all sports.
The following is a summary overview only. The Competition Development NCCP Program is managed by Wrestling Canada Lutte. For questions on NCCP Competition-Development course requirements, contact:
Anthony Bhagwandin
Coach Development Consultant, Wrestling Canada Lutte
nccp@wrestling.ca
For Competition Development, there are nine of these courses or ‘Modules’ offered. Currently Coaches wishing to be considered 'trained' in Competition Development must:
Be fully certified Competition/Introduction
Complete all Modules under the Competition Development stream. The nine modules are:
1.Manage Conflict
2.Leading Drug-free sport
3.Psychology of Performance
4.Prevention and Recovery of Injury
5.Coaching and Leading Effectively 6.Manage a Sport program
7.Advanced Practice Planning
8.Performance Planning
9.Developing Athletic Abilities (course + 2-hour pre-task)
Complete the Competition-Development Program Wrestling course. This is a specialized course hosted only by Wrestling Canada. The course is offered on a limited basis.
While taking these courses, the coaches is considered ‘In training’. Once the coach has taken these courses, they are considered ‘Trained’ To complete training and become certified, the coach must complete the final two steps below:
Must have previously completed the Making Ethical Decision module (on line at www.coach.ca)
Be evaluated by a Comp/Dev Evaluator. Evaluation for Comp/Dev is also a multi-phase Evaluation. Contact Wrestling Canada Lutte for a Comp/Dev Evaluator.
Important Note: The Competition/Development stage of Wrestling NCCP training is managed completely by Wrestling Canada. OAWA will do everything we can to help with questions, but course requirements and availability and enforcement of Competition/Development is handled exclusively by WCL.
Coaching Beyond Competition Development
Once Coaches reach a very high level of training (World Championships for example), they can continue to grow as coaches through the NCCP level 4 and 5 programs. These are very specialized courses run through the Wrestling Canada Lutte. Interested coaches should contact Wrestling Canada Lutte for more details (info@wrestling.ca).
Maintaining your Certification
Once you are certified under the NCCP, you are required by the Coaches Association of Canada to maintain your certification by showing that you are continuing to coach, and continuing to enhance your coaching skills. This is known as Professional Development. Coaches need to earn a certain number of points to maintain their certification. To find out how many points you need and how to obtain them, please check in the Coaching Association of Canada’s Locker system. You can also get more information on Professional Development (PD) at:
http://www.coachesontario.ca/maintenance-of-certification/
Hints on how you can earn points:
Once a year, you can submit a form to CAC to show you are still coaching
Take one of the e-learning modules at www.coach.ca. Some of these modules (eg. Making Headway – Concussion Training) are FREE!
Taking courses. Check out the course calendar at:
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The Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association can help with:
Arrange an NCCP Clinic/workshop in your area if there is demand for it (usually about 5 – 10 coaches interested in a course is needed to schedule one locally, depending on the region).
Provide details of courses currently scheduled, or communicated details as they become scheduled – watch the OAWA web-site.
Assist with putting you in touch with a Learning Facilitator, or Evaluator.
Clarify requirements for NCCP training for Provincial, National and International coaching assignments by OAWA and Wrestling Canada Lutte
General Inquiries: Please contact the OAWA for more information on Coaching Support!
The Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association can help with:
Arrange an NCCP Clinic/workshop in your area if there is demand for it (usually about 5 – 10 coaches interested in a course is needed to schedule one locally, depending on the region).
Provide details of courses currently scheduled, or communicated details as they become scheduled – watch the OAWA web-site.
Assist with putting you in touch with a Learning Facilitator, or Evaluator.
Clarify requirements for NCCP training for Provincial, National and International coaching assignments by OAWA and Wrestling Canada Lutte
General Inquiries: Please contact the OAWA for more information on Coaching Support!
For more information on NCCP including schedules for when Coaching Modules take place, Taking your Making Ethical Decisions training and more, Contact the Coaches Association of Ontariowww.coachesontario.ca
Be sure to visit the funding area of the CAO Website for information on how to get subsidy for the cost of workshops and evaluations!
