The purpose of the Professional Development Grants is to assist women who are interested in a career in coaching by providing an opportunity to upgrade their education and certification. A grant allows the coach to participate in coaching seminars or conferences, attend major competitions, or consult with a recognized sport expert. A grant may also be used in combination with support from other cost-sharing partners to help coaches broaden the scope of their learning options.

To be eligible, the coach must be certified at Level 3 of the National Coaching Certification Program and be an approved Level 4/5 candidate.

Women in Coaching Grant Application Guidelines

All applications must be made in writing and include the following:

Coaching Résumé

• name, address, home and business telephone numbers, fax number, e-mail address
• sport, NCCP CC #, and current level of certification
• current coaching position, name and address of coaching employer
• previous coaching positions (include level of coaching position, dates of full-time and part-time employment, name of employer)
• additional coach education, courses or clinics attended
• related athletic background
• major coaching achievements.

Proposed Learning Objectives

• identify clear learning objectives and outcome related to the specific grant
• indicate how the national or provincial/territorial sport organization will be involved in and committed to the proposed activity
• indicate how the proposed activity will provide a practical coaching/educational experience.
• indicate how the activity will contribute towards Level 4/5 or other coaching certification.

Activity Outline

• list specific details of all activities by name, date, and location
• identify the role you will play during the activity (head coach, assistant coach, observer, student)
• indicate the calibre and number of participants, their sex and age range
• indicate who will supervise/mentor the activity and their qualifications
• include a detailed list of applicable expenses and other cost-sharing partners.

(Note: equipment purchases are not considered eligible expense submissions.)

Promotion of Women in Coaching Activity

• Identify an activity (e.g. presentation, course, publication) as part of your proposal that will help to promote women in coaching. Include information about the target audience, location and date of the presentation, etc.

Letter of Support

• Your application must include a letter from your national sport organization supporting your project and confirming your involvement in the Level 4/5 program.

Note: As a recipient of a Women in Coaching grant, you may be asked to supply a photo and a detailed report of your learning activities for publication or promotion purposes.

For more information contact: icayer@coach.ca