Coaching Education Overview and Updates

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. More info here.

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

For all other coaching education questions please contact Carolyn Trono.

Coaching News:

• The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is now accepting applications for the next wave of Chevrolet's Making Dreams Possible Club Coaching Grants.
  Chevrolet's Club Coaching Grant - 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 27, 2010. Visit coach.ca/makingdreamspossible  for more information and to apply online.
• CAC is also accepting applications on an ongoing basis for grants, made available through Investors Group sponsorship, from organizations interested in hosting community coaching conferences. Investors Group Community Coaching Conferences Grants - Community Coaching Conferences are intended to both promote and supplement the National Coaching Certification Program. They offer an ideal opportunity for coach education, coach networking, and community involvement. CAC, through the sponsorship of Investors Group Inc., is pleased to provide financial assistance (from $600 to $1,200) to communities and organizations interested in hosting a Community Coaching Conference. For more information and to apply online, visit coach.ca/ig/e/ccc/about.htm
• RCA Coach Master Evaluator Training update
• Coach Development Model - updated file (pdf).
• Participant and Coach development models (pdf files) and explanation of the models.

Rowing Canada Aviron works closely with the Canadian Coaching Association.  Verify your NCCP certification status by going to the CAC Web site.

Coaching Code of Ethics

Rowing Canada Aviron endorses and has adopted the Coaching Code of Ethics, which was developed by the Canadian Professional Coaches Association (now called Coaches of Canada).

The Code of Ethics is on the Coaches of Canada website at www.coachesofcanada.com

More tools for coaches can be found on the Coaching Association of Canada Web site.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) is a not-for-profit amateur sport organization with the mandate to improve the effectiveness of coaching across all levels of the sport system.