NCCP Making Head Way in sport Marketing Toolkit

As a coach, you can play an important role in helping participants avoid concussions.

Coaches should provide a safe environment for participants to gradually return to sport and activity after a concussion. This includes a Return to Sport strategy in alignment with recommendations from a licensed healthcare professional.

The role of a coach isn’t to diagnose a concussion, but to recognize that a concussion may have occurred and remove the participant immediately from an at-risk situation. Use the Concussion Recognition Tool 6 (CRT6) to recognize when a concussion may have occurred and respond appropriately.

Concussion Myths

Concussion: Medical Clearance Letter

Concussion: Medical Assessment Letter

Pre-Season Concussion Education Sheet

Concussion in Schools: Know your role: Athletic Directors, Coaches, Teachers and Other Supervisors

Strategy for Return to School after a Concussion

Which helmet for which activity?

Body Confident Sport

CAC Annual Report 2023-2024

How to Take Part in a First Nations Round Dance

First Nation Elder Protocol

Charity Village: Diversity in Canada’s not-for-profit sector

Culture of Excellence Project

Impact report: participating in arts, sports, and society (PASS) 2023

Power of Sport: The True Sport Report 2022

Intercultural Skills in Sport: Glossary of terms

Inclusive Interview Checklist

Onboarding Guide for a sports organization

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Checklists

Developing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policies

Truth, Reconciliation, and Sport

The Low FODMAP Diet: A Benefit for Athletes?

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

Each video capsule in this series features different members of the sports community sharing their perspectives and experiences regarding mental health.

CAC Audited Financial Statements 2024

NCCP Multi-Sport Modules Overview

Milk Date-Orade

Sensible Sports Drink

Overnight Oats

Banana Bread Recovery Bars

Sheet Pan Beef Fajitas

Thai Sliders

Slow Cooker Fish Tacos

Broccoli Salad

Balanced Power Smoothie

Speedy Recovery Gelatin

Easy Peasy Mac n Cheesy

Dijon Chicken & Quinoa Skillet

Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Parfait

Edamame Rice Bowl

Angela’s Smoothie Bowl

Breakfast Lentil Burrito

Energy Bombs

Egg Cups in Muffin Tin

No Bake Lentil Bites

Almond & Date Breakfast Cookie

Buddha Bowls

One Pot Pumpkin Quinoa Chili

Pureed Sweet Potato and Lentil Soup

High Protein Pancakes

High Protein Muffin in a Mug

Udon Noodle Bowl

Crunchy Homemade Granola

Spicy Black Bean Dip

Beyond the Game: The Personal Growth Benefits of Being a Coach

Transforming Lives: The Profound Community Impact of Coaching

Anti-racism in Coaching promotional graphics

Anti-racism in Coaching poster

Anti-racism in Sport Coaching Marketing Toolkit

Anti-racism in Sport Coaching Report

Anti-racism in Sport Coaching Literature Review

Anti-racism in Coaching Glossary of Terms

National Coaches Week Participation Guide

RCM Checklist for Sport Organizations

RCM Infographic

Understanding the Rule of Two Promotional Assets

RCM Social Media Graphics

RCM logo files

RCM Brand Guidelines

RCM Marketing Toolkit

Support Through Sport Marketing and Resources Toolkit

Take Action as a Helpful Bystander

Responding to Microaggressions: Calling in vs. Calling out

Reducing Gender-based Violence in Sport

Gender-based Violence in Sport Promotional Graphics

Foster Healthy Relationships in Sport Environments

Modelling Healthy Relationships within the Sport Environment

Modelling Healthy Relationships Promotional Graphics

How to engage and take action following an incident

The 3Ds: Direct, Distract or Delegate

Helpful Bystander Behaviour

Bystander Empowerment Promotional Graphics

Who Experiences Teen Dating Violence?

Defining Teen Dating Violence

Characteristics of Healthy Relationships

The CALM Model

Understanding Teen Dating Violence

Understanding Teen Dating Violence Promotional Graphics

Support Through Sport Report: Research Methods and Findings

Support Through Sport Social Media Graphics

Presentation on Teen Dating Violence and Gender-based Violence

Support Through Sport Marketing Poster

Support Through Sport Advocacy Poster: I’m Here For You And Will Support You

Support Through Sport Advocacy Poster: What Happened Is Not Okay

Support Through Sport Advocacy Poster: I Believe You

Safe Sport Talks Webinar Series

The CAC is proud to have launched a webinar series in 2020 to support and reengage coaches during the COVID-19 pandemic.

RCM Screening Policy Template

RCM Background Screening Policy and Process Considerations for Sport Organizations

RCM Background Screening Matrix

RCM Background Screening Infographic

RCM Ethics Training Infographic

RCM Electronic Communications and Social Media Use Guidelines

RCM Rule of Two Infographic

Safe Sport Training Digital and Social Media graphics

Safe Sport Training Pop-Up Banner

Safe Sport Training Postcard

Safe Sport Training Poster

Safe Sport Training Infographic

Safe Sport Training Marketing Toolkit

Developing the 4 Cs

Examining the Effectiveness of a Transformational Leadership Development Program 

Making the Case for More Women Coaches in Disability Sport

Recognizing and Responding to Teen-Dating Violence: Implications for Women Coaches

Change Inspires Change: A Report on the 8th International Working Group on Women and Sport 2022 World Conference

Transgender and non-binary athlete needs: Challenges and best practices

Mental Health Powers Performance: Why Mental Health May Be Your Best Arsenal as a Coach

Black Women Coaches: Building Skills and Community Through Mentorship

Yihua Li brings absolute passion to her coaching

Bev Priestman on delivering gold

Heather Hennigar Champions an Integrated Support System

Lisa Thomaidis Closes a Chapter

Michelle Darvill: Coach of the Year 2021

Rachèle Béliveau: One woman’s perspective on three decades of high performance coaching

The Canadian Gender+ Equity in Sport Research Hub: One Step Closer to Achieving Gender Equity in Sport by 2035

Navigating a Minefield: Allyship in Women’s Coaching

Physically Distanced Leadership: A Personal Perspective

Generosity Pays Dividends

Nurturing Social Learning Spaces to Enhance Women in Sport Leadership Programs

Increasing Women’s Leadership in Canada: How to Present an Effective Case for Sport

The Black Box of Pay Equity in Canadian Sport Coaching

Beginning to Understand the Sport Experience of High Performance Female Transgender Athletes in Canada

Synergistic Communication: A Collaborative Discovery with Female Coaches

Promising Initiatives Could bring Real Change for Women in Coaching

A Sustainable and Scalable Mentorship Program for Women Coaches

New for women coaches: Revamped approach pays early dividends

From Policy to Progress: Working to Develop and Retain Female Coaches

Understanding Coach Performance: The Impact of Passion

Commonwealth Games Federation: Far-reaching Gender Equality Strategy a First for Sport

Social Learning Spaces in Support of Women Coaches in University Sport

The CAC and Ontario Universities: Working together to create successful female coach mentorships

What Women are Saying About Coaching Needs and Practices in Masters Sport

Advancing Women in Coaching: Shifting from Mentorship to Sponsorship

Examining the Benefits of Female-to-Female Mentorship as a Result of Participation in a Female Coach Mentorship Program

The 2015 Conversation on Women and Sport

Coaching the Female Athlete: Developing Your Performance Environment

A Rationale for Encouraging Mothers to Coach Youth Sport

Three Executive Coaches Share Best Practices

Women in Olympic Medal-Winning Coaching: A Leadership Perspective

Striving for Gender Equity in Coaching: Female Athletes’ Perspectives on Pursuing Coaching as a Career

Sharing Experiences and Advice on Successful Coaching Despite Inequity

Playing like a Girl: What we can learn from the feminine approach to sport and competition

Coaching Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Athletes: Needs, Challenges, and Fears of Top-level Coaches

The Value Women Bring to the Boardroom

Where Are the Female Coaches?

Women Coaches as Coach Education Program Facilitators

Teaching Values through Sport: A Systems Perspective from Women Coaches

Perceived Barriers to Achieving Gender Equity in Canadian Interuniversity Sport: Perspectives of Athletic Directors

Coaching Girls: Effectively Enabling the Transition from Talented Age Group to Performance Senior

The Young Female Athlete: Using the Menstrual Cycle as a Navigational Beacon for Healthy Development

Three Pioneers: Women Who Coach Male Athletes

Exploring the Learning Environment of Women Coaches

A Report on the 5th IWG World Conference on Women and Sport

Examining the Impact of Coaching Apprenticeship Programs

Pursuing Motherhood and Medals

Creating a Harassment-Free Work Environment for Women in Coaching

What It Takes To Win: Perspectives from Vancouver 2010

Building an Effective Coach–Athlete Relationship: Perspectives from Great Female Coaches and Athletes

Catherine Priestner Allinger: A Woman of Firsts

Making It Happen – Here’s How

The Business of Greatness

They Never Give Up: Once a Coach, Always a Coach

What We Know About the Experiences of Women Beginner Coaches

Shifting the Culture: Implications for Female Coaches

Coaching and Motherhood: Staying in the Profession

Developing Female Leadership in the Canadian Sport System: Recommendations for High-Level Sport Organizations

Women’s Leadership in American Sport: Progressing or Backsliding?

Why Growing Numbers of Canadian Women Coaches Are Going South

Homophobia in Sport — Fact of Life, Taboo Subject

Reflections of a Winning Coach: Behind the Scenes with Melody Davidson

Inside China: A Canadian Coach’s Perspective

Political Advocacy in Coaching ― Why Engage?

An Olympic Coach’s Journal

Olympic Experiences: A National Coach Speaks Out

Making the Case: Coaching as a Viable Career Path for Women

Justifications for Unethical Behaviour in Sport: The Role of the Coach

Why Female Athletes Decide to Become Coaches — or Not

Meet Marion Lay, Sport Leader Extraordinaire

Contracts and Contract Negotiations

Analysing the Impact of the Women in Coaching Apprenticeship Program

The New National Coaching Certification Program And Its Implications For Women Coaches

Tales of Transition: From Star Athlete to Career Coach

Decision Training: An Innovative Approach to Coaching

Laurie Eisler: Lessons Learned from a Champion Coach

First Annual Women’s National Team Coach Retreat a Resounding Success

Staying The Course: Candid Observations of Women Coaches On The Trials And Tribulations Of Their Profession

Applying Systems Thinking To Understanding Canadian Sport

Mentoring As A Development Tool For Women Coaches

A Practical Lesson About Developing Women Coaches

Changing The Androcentric World Of Sport

Understanding the Differences Between How Women and Men Communicate

Developing the Next Generation of Women Coaches

Communicating with Clarity: Guidelines for Helping Women Coaches Succeed

In their Own Voices: Women Coaches Raising a Family

Being Professional About Your Employment

Anti-Racism in Coaching Community of Practice

Sport Safety & Coaching Community of Practice

Care and Caring in Competitive Youth Sport: Experiences and Challenges

Re-examining coach education in Disability sport

NCCP Outcome and Criteria

Examining the prevalence of pseudoscientific ideas and neuromyths amongst sports coaches in Canada

Diversity in Coaching: Visible Minority

Coach Developers - Literature Review

The Coach Perspective: A Safe Sport Review

Mentorship as part of the NCCP

Describing Coaches’ Experiences with the NCCP

Blended Learning

Teen Dating and Gender-Based Violence - Literature Review

Assessment of NCCP “Make Ethical Decisions” Online Evaluation

NCCP Research in Canada

Complexity of NCCP Delivery

NCCP Teaching and Learning Module Review

Actual and Preferred Sources of Coaching Knowledge

Evaluation of the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions coach education module

Barriers and Facilitators to NCCP Certification

Softball Coaches Perceptions on the NCCP

Track and Field Coaches Development

NCCP Leading Drug-Free Sport Literature Review

Coaching Expertise Development

Community Coaching Course and LTD

Coaches Perceptions on the NCCP

Long-Term Development (LTD) Implementation Literature Review

Simulation training in acrobatic sports

Review of literature: Coach and Athlete well-being

Immigrant Elite Coaches in Canadian Sport Contexts

Self-Training in Hockey

NCCP Managing Conflict Literature Review

Parasport Coaches Role

Nova Scotia Pilot Project

Disability-Inclusion in Canada’s Coach Education System

Women in Coaching Canada Games Program

Diversity and Inclusion Programming National Snapshot

Coach Education Around the World

NCCP Coach Evaluation

Stories we need to hear: Three Canadian Women in Coaching

Sport Leadership Sportif – Sponsorship Opportunities

Canadian Journal for Women in Coaching – Journal Guidelines

The National Team Apprenticeship Program is (NTAP) one of the CAC’s many long-term investments in national-level women coaches through the Women in Coaching program. The report was completed to present the impact of the program on the participating coaches and to measure their achievements.

This is the second of a planned, biennial series of Reports on gender equity in Canadian Interuniversity Sport (CIS).

The purpose of this research was to measure the impact of the Women in Coaching Canada Games Apprenticeship Program (WiC CGAP) on the individuals involved and their career coaching paths.

En obtenant le titre d’entraîneur professionnel agréé (EPA®), vous signalez aux athlètes, à leurs parents et à votre organisme sportif que vous ne visez rien de moins que l’excellence en entraînement.

Sport Safety Support Services

Leading the Way: Working with LGBT Athletes and Coaches is aimed at coaches to help them to ensure a sport environment that is welcoming for all.

Coaching Masters Athletes Guide

Roles and Responsibilities: Sport Administrators

Roles and Responsibilities: Mentors

Roles and Responsibilities: Mentees

Being a Mentor: Assessing Readiness

Being a Mentee: Assessing Readiness

Building an Effective Mentorship Program

Overview of Mentorship for Coach Development

Training for Effective Mentees: Supporting mentorship experiences for coaches

Training for Effective Mentees: Presentation Template

Training for Effective Mentees: Facilitation Guide

Training for Effective Mentees: Mentee Workbook

Women in Coaching Mentorship Guide for Mentees

Women in Coaching Mentorship Guide for Sport Administrators

Women in Coaching Mentorship Guide for Sport Administrators

Guide: Supporting Young Athletes Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in a Mainstream Setting

Manual: NCCP Introduction to Coaching Athletes with a Disability

Checklist to support Para sport coaches’ development pathway

Checklist to develop Para sport coach training

Re-examining Coach Education for Para Sport in Canada

Developmental Pathways in Disability Sport Report

An Examination of Disability-Inclusion in Canada’s Coach Education System

NCCP Workshops Safety Guidelines

COVID-19 NCCP Delivery Task Force Statement

COVID-19 safety considerations and guidelines to implement during in-person NCCP delivery

Tips for Leading a Safe Return to Sport: NCCP ADAPTIVE technique during COVID-19

Tips for Leading a Safe Return to Sport: Creating a safe and inclusive virtual environment

Tips for Leading a Safe Return to Sport: Communicating with parents and guardians

Tips for Leading a Safe Return to Sport: Attitudes about returning to sport

Tips for Leading a Safe Return to Sport: Supporting participants’ return to sport after COVID-19

Tips for Leading a Safe Return to Sport: Psychosocial considerations

Tips for Leading a Safe Return to Sport: Physical considerations

Concussion Guidelines for Teachers

Concussion Guidelines for Athletes

Concussion Guidelines for Coaches and Trainers

Concussion Guidelines for Parents and Caregivers

Concussion Baseline Testing: Fact Sheet

Return to Sport Strategy

Concussion Recognition Tool

NCCP Brand Guidelines

CAC Audited Financial Statements 2021

CAC Audited Financial Statements 2020

CAC Audited Financial Statements 2022

CAC Annual Report 2016-2017

CAC Audited Financial Statements 2023

CAC Annual Report 2018-2019

CAC Annual Report 2017-2018

CAC Annual Report 2020-2021

CAC Annual Report 2019-2020

CAC Annual Plan 2024-2025

CAC Annual Report 2022-2023

CAC Annual Report 2021-2022

Partner Reinvestment Fee - Cycle 2018-2022

NCCP Code of Ethics

NCCP Support to Sport Claim Forms

CAC Principles for Support to Sport Funding

CAC Mandate Agreement 2022-2025

Board of Directors Conflict of Interests Policy

“Chair of the Board” Terms of Reference

Governance & Human Resources Committee Terms of Reference

Finance & Audit Committee Terms of Reference

Nominating Committee Terms of Reference

Licensing/Registration Committee Terms of Reference

CAC General By-laws

CAC Brand Guidelines

Appeal Policy

Abuse-Free Sport Participant Consent Form

Discipline and complaints policy

Code of Conduct and Ethics

E-commerce

Official Languages Policy

Positive workplace policy and implementation program

Universal Code of Conduct to Prevent and Address Maltreatment in Sport (UCCMS)

Contract and Procurement Policy

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy

Doping-free Sport Policy

NCCP Policy Compendium

NCCP Policy and Implementation Standards

The CAC distributes all approved grants through a claim for reimbursement of expenses upon receipt of the final report, which evaluates the initiative’s outcomes.

The CAC and the University of Ottawa have collaborated to prepare a model that provides sport organizations with a step-by-step approach to plan, train, design, implement, assess and maintain a Community of Practice focused on supporting long-term change.

Using Communities of Practice (CoPs) to Enhance eLearning Coach Education

Our External Partnerships Program focuses on establishing meaningful partnerships to impact coach knowledge and behaviour. It provides more variety of Professional Development (PD) opportunities for coaches to develop their coach toolbox. Organizations that are part of our External Partnerships Program can recognize their events and courses for Non-NCCP Professional Development (PD) points.

Maintenance of Certification is the NCCP policy that requires NCCP coaches to maintain their certification through Professional Development and training opportunities over a predetermined period.

The Canada Games Council (CGC), the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), and the Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representatives (P/TCR) strongly believe that coaching apprenticeship programs are an essential part of the development of a coach.

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) developed the High Performance Women in Coaching Mentorship Program in 2020 with the support of Sport Canada and in response to the federal government priority of gender equity in sport by 2035.

Master Coach Developer Summary of Assessments Tool

Governing Organization’s Feedback Form

Evaluated Coach Developer’s Feedback Form

Mentored Coach Developer’s Feedback Form

Master Coach Developer Co-delivery Feedback Form

Self-reflection is a powerful tool. Take a moment to reflect on your role as an MCD and then fill in the self-assessment form below.

This Evaluation Tool lists the evidences you must look for in your onsite evaluations of Master Coach Developers and presents a Summary of Evaluation that allows you to determine the Master Coach Developer’s standard of performance.

This Evaluation Tool lists the evidences you must look for in your on-site evaluations of Coach Evaluators and presents a Summary of Evaluation that allows you to determine the Coach Evaluator’s standard of performance.

The purpose of this summary is to give you an overall picture of the Coach Evaluator you can use to guide your debrief with the Coach Evaluator.

Self-reflection is a powerful tool. Take a moment to reflect on a past evaluation and then complete this form.

Coach’s Assessment of the Coach Evaluator

Coach Evaluators observe and evaluate coaches who have completed training, and they have a major say in whether coaches become certified.

This Evaluation Tool lists the evidences you must look for in your onsite evaluations of Learning Facilitators and presents a Summary of Evaluation that allows you to determine the Learning Facilitator’s standard of performance.

Informal co-facilitation has long been a part of successful coaching. Less experienced coaches have acquired essential coaching knowledge and skills by watching more experienced coaches in action, performing similar coaching tasks, and getting feedback from their more experienced colleagues.

In Canadian sport, experts have identified seven stages of development, each with its own physical, mental, emotional, and cognitive characteristics. This is our Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model, and it’s the basis for the optimal training and competition kids need to enjoy sport the most and perform their best.

This Privacy Policy sets out how the CAC collects, uses, and discloses Personal Information during the course of our activities and how we strive to ensure that Personal Information in our possession remains accurate and confidential.