The community needs you

As a coach, you’re at the heart of sports and community. You’ll do so much more than teach athletic skills – it's a vital role that involves mentoring, leadership, and personal development. Through the expertise of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), you'll gain the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in coaching, ensuring a positive and impactful experience for all participants.

Discover the joys and impacts of becoming a coach. Whether you're looking to give back to the community, stay connected to your sport, or foster personal growth, coaching offers a path to fulfillment that extends well beyond the game. This is an opportunity to lead and inspire while fostering your own well-being and developing lifelong connections.

Why become a coach?

Connection to Sport

Stay engaged with the sport you love and pass on your passion to the next generation. Nurture talents and foster their growth while reinforcing your connection to the sport.

Community Impact

Join the community of coaches who are driven by the opportunity to give back. Build relationships and meet new people, benefits that extend beyond the sports field. 

Personal Growth

Enhance your leadership abilities and communication skills while providing a positive outlet for managing mental health. Develop and refine these vital skills, contributing to both personal fulfillment and professional growth.

As a coach, you reshape countless lives, including your own.

How to become a coach

1. Choose Your Sport

Select the sport you wish to coach and explore your specific certification pathway by reviewing your National Sport Organization (NSO) requirements. If your sport has a Provincial Sport Organization (PSO) they are also a good resource to connect with. Find their contact details below, and use the provided email template to customize your outreach email.

Find My Sport

2. Join the Locker

The Locker is the place to go to view the NCCP coaching workshop calendar, complete eLearning modules and track your coach education. Create an account and sign-up today! 

Sign up for the Locker

3. Take your Training

Get started with multi-sport eLearning modules in the Locker, or view the NCCP workshop calendar to register for workshops. 

Register now

4. Get Involved

Throughout your certification process, connect with local sports clubs and organizations that are looking for volunteers or assistant coaches. This is a great way to get started.

Get connected

Choose your sport and send an outreach email

Choose Your Sport

Choose Your Sport

Email Template for Coaching Pathway Inquiry

Email Template for Coaching Pathway Inquiry

Subject: I want to become an NCCP certified coach. Can you help?

Dear [Provincial Sport Organization Contact],

I’m writing to inquire about the coaching certification pathway for [specific sport] in [your province].

I want to become an NCCP certified coach and would appreciate any information you have on the steps and requirements involved, including my training pathway.

Thank you for your help.

Best regards,  

[Your Name]

Create a Quality Sport Environment

It’s important for all coaches to create a positive environment. The CAC offers programs, tools, resources, and leading practices on Safe Sport to create a culture where everyone thrives.

The role of The Locker

The central platform to manage your coaching certification process. It’s essential for tracking your progress, storing your coaching credits and transcripts, and accessing sport-specific modules tailored to your pathway. Additionally, it facilitates registration for workshops and other training deliveries that are vital for advancing your coaching skills and contributing effectively to your community.

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