All National Sport Federations are transitioning to the new National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), which is based on a competency based methodology. This transition will emphasize more of a focus on what participants need in various streams and contexts including community, instruction and competition.

-For more information on Level 1, 2 theory, technical and practical and the new NCCP transition to a competency based approach contact: Jennifer Browett or David Derry

-If you have a question about your NCCP number contact: Jennifer Browett

-For all other coaching education questions please contact Carolyn Trono

Coaching News:

• The Coaching Association of Canada is pleased to announce that the General Motors Making Dreams Possible club coaching grant and high performance coach grant applications are now back online.
Dedicated to supporting athletes at all levels through coaching excellence, the Making Dreams Possible Program provides one hundred $2,000 club coaching grants and ten $10,000 high performance coach grants to community sport clubs and high performance coaches nationwide on an annual basis. This fall, another 50+ $2,000 grants will be awarded to community sport clubs across the country for coach training and development. The application deadline is September 26, 2008. High performance coach grants will be awarded again in February 2009.
Apply now and make dreams possible in your community – visit The Drive is on or Making Dreams Possible .

• RCA's 2008 - 2009 Apprenticeship Program

• For RCA's 2008 - 2009 Mentoring Project, download more info here.

• 2008 Coaches Conference Information
• Coach Development Model - updated file (pdf).
• FAQs re: New NCCP
• Level 4/5 Criteria, as of March 2006
• Rowing Canada Aviron's Long Term Athlete Development Reflection
• Click here for more information on the Learn-to-Row Instructors' Workshop .
• Participant and Coach development models (pdf files) and explanation of the models.

Watch for new information about the Canadian Association of Canada's Internship Program, visit the CAC website.

NCCP Courses and Rowing Canada Aviron

Currently, Rowing Canada Aviron is going through a transition to a competency-based education and training (CBET) program as part of the coaching education program. As a result of a survey conducted by the Coaching Association of Canada and follow-up recommendations by National Certification Council, all National Sport Federations will be involved in this transition over the next few years. Presently, RCA provides education/training for coaches and instructors in the following areas:

Education & Training for Instructors/Coaches

Programs	Instructors/Coaches	Participant
Journey 1 Journey 2 Journey 3	Learn to Row Rowing Fitness Instructors	Entry level —just wanting to try something new. Rows for fitness and recreation Rows for fitness and pleasure on a recreational basis, may participate in the occasional regatta.
Level One	Beginning Coaches	Beginning rower participating in one or two local regattas in a season
Level Two	Experienced club or high school coach	Experienced rower training on a seasonal basis, participating in regional and provincial regattas
Level Three	Provincial Coach	Experienced rower who trains close to year round and participates in national competitions including Canada Cup, Canada Games, Henley etc.
Level Four/Five	Assistant National Team or National Team Coach	Pre-elite or Elite Athletes

In the Levels One to Three, there are three components at each level and these components include theory, technical and practical. A coach is required to proceed in a sequential order through the various technical courses. It is recommended that a coach take theory prior to taking the next level in the technical. The following chart outlines the required and recommended approach to progress through RCA’s coaching education program.

Level	Required	Recommended
Level One Technical	--------------	Level One Theory
Level Two Technical	Level One Technical	Level One Certified Level Two Theory
Level 3 Technical	Level 2 Certified	Level 3 Theory

Level 1 Technical

The Level 1 Program prepares coaches to understand the needs of the entry level rower and particular attention is paid to: rowing specific safety, motor learning and teaching skills effectively, ethics, training program and design, strength training, rowing technique, rules of racing and rigging.

The practical component of the Level 1 provides an opportunity for the coach to demonstrate his/her knowledge and skills to get certification. Contact your provincial rowing association for details regarding assessors in your area. Download the Level One Practical Assessment (pdf format).

Level 2 Technical

The Level 2 program prepares coaches to work with athletes competing on the club regatta circuit and particular attention is paid to: the relationships and connections between rigging & technique, selecting and working with a crew, identification of errors and corrections, strength training, and training program and design with the integration of strength training. Download the Level Two Practical Assessment (pdf format).

The practical component of the Level 2 provides an opportunity for the coach to demonstrate his/her knowledge and skills to attain certification. Contact your provincial rowing association for details regarding assessors in your area.

Level 3 Technical

The Level 3 program prepares the coach to work in a higher level sport system whereby he/she might be responsible for building and selecting a provincial team. At this level, particular attention is paid to: working with athletes performing at a "provincial standard", developing a training and monitoring program for a team of athletes, rigging individual athletes, monitoring athlete performance, safety and technique and video analysis.

The practical component for the Level 3 provides an opportunity for the coach to demonstrate his/her knowledge and skills in a practical environment. Completing the 5 tasks under the supervision of approved assessor, the coach will attain certification at this level. Contact Carolyn Trono for more information on completing the Level 3 practical component.

Rowing Canada Aviron works closely with the Canadian Coaching Association. Click here for a link to the National Coaching Institutes.

Verify your NCCP certification status by going to the Web site .