The new NCCP model is made up of three streams and a total of eight contexts, each with its own coaching requirements. Each sport is responsible for identifying how many of the eight contexts are relevant to their sport.

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Coaches in the Community Sport stream typically become involved on a voluntary (and often short-term) basis because their children participate in a sport. They tend to work with participants of all ages who are new to the sport. The Community Sport stream has two coaching contexts: Initiation and Ongoing participation.

Stream 2 – Competition

Coaches in the Competition stream usually have previous coaching experience or are former athletes in the sport. They tend to work with athletes over the long term to improve performance, often in preparation for provincial, national, and international competitions. The Competition stream has three coaching contexts: Introduction, Development, and High performance.

Stream 3 – Instruction

Coaches in the Instruction stream must have sport-specific skills and training, whether coaching at the beginner or advanced skill levels. Many are former participants in the sport. The Instruction stream has three contexts: Beginners, Intermediate performers, and Advanced performers.

Confused about what kind of training you need to become a coach? CAC is developing a tool to help coaches identify which coaching context is right for you and which workshops you need to be identified as “Trained” or “Certified” in your sport. Answer a few simple questions, and the tool will generate the coaching context that best suits your needs as a coach and the needs of your participants. It will also provide you with the list of all requirements to become a “Trained” or “Certified” coach in your sport. More...