NCCP Sport Coach (Athletics)

Other Information

Coaches are exposed to all the event groups. Coaches will be guided on proper safety requirements and concerns for all events, technical progression of events, and seasonal planning. This NCCP accredited course aligns with the Ontario Physical Education Safety Guidelines and with the Long Term Athletic Development Model and the principals for Train to Train.

Coaches will leave trained in all events. Each learning module is designed to meet the needs of coaches who are providing direct instruction or event assistance to student-athletes in a junior high and high school track and field program.

1. Run (hurdles/sprints, and Endurance),

2. Jump (High Jump, Triple jump, Long Jump)

3. Throw (Javelin, Discus, Shot Put)

Dates/Times:
Saturday and Sunday Dec 15-16 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Location: Louis Riel High School, classroom TBC and Dome @ Louis Riel
1659 Bearbrook Rd, Ottawa ON K1B 4N3

For additional course info and details - we will be posting more detail at https://nationalcapitaltfc.com/coaches/coaching-education/

Fees:

By December 10 at noon: $200 ($250 for non-members)

By December 13 at noon: $225 for AO members, ($275 for non-members)

Printed NCCP manuals are included in the course fees.

Quest for Gold bursaries: up to 60% of the costs to attend may be available. For details, please visit: https://www.coachesontario.ca/q4g/bursary-program

All registrants are required to have an NCCP number before taking the course.

First NCCP Course? - Register here: https://thelocker.coach.ca/Account/Register

• Look up your NCCP # here https://nccp.coach.ca/Account/Login

The course may be cancelled if there are an insufficient number of participants are registered. Notification will be given on December 11 if this is the case and participants will be given a full refund.

Coaching Context
• Coaching is seasonal 4-10 weeks a year
• 2-3 sessions per week
• Introducing athletes to Athletics
• Not just about participation, competitive element
• Often coaching athletes in the Jr. High environment (ages 12-15)

Workshop Content
• Physical Literacy Skills
• Exposure to All Events
• Introduction to Competition – School, Regional, and Provincial
• Planning a Practice