Empowering Athletes: The Impact and Opportunity of Coaching
Are you thinking about coaching for the first time? Read more about the basics of coaching and how to start your certification process to get you on the field in no time!
The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) has workshops for all types of coaches – whether you’re thinking about coaching your child’s community team or you’re already the head coach of a national team. Watch the video and discover how NCCP gives you the tools to succeed, both in coaching and in life.
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Start your coaching certification journey here! Enroll in the Community Novice Coach online eLearning course on The Locker to gain foundational knowledge about becoming a coach!
Football Coaching Certification Minimum Requirements:
- Making Head Way in Football: Free online NCCP locker
- Safe Sport: Free online NCCP locker (Multi-sport)
- Understanding the Rule of Two: Free online NCCP locker (Multi-sport)
- Make Ethical Decisions (Online Delivery): NCCP calendar ($) or ViaSport ($) Find Course Here
- Novice Coach: Online NCCP locker ($) and In-person training (Free):
March 29, 2025 South Surrey Rec Center Register Here
April 5, 2025 Vancouver Register Here
April 7, 2025 Richmond Register Here
April 9, 2025 Minoru Minoru Centre for Active Living Register Here - Safe Contact (Tackle): In-person training (Free):
Dates TBA
Mandatory Coaches Meeting:
One coach from each team must attend one of the scheduled dates
April 12, 2025: McLeod Athletic Park 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Check in 30 minutes before the start time.