The NCCP Community Sport stream is designed to help participants of any age learn, play, and have fun. Participants in this stream are typically playing for their own enjoyment. Beginner coaches often start here.

The NCCP Competition stream helps participants of all ages develop competitive abilities in their sport over the long term. Former athletes and experienced coaches at regional levels often work in this stream.

A stream of the NCCP in which the primary goals of the coach are Coaching to teach sport-specific skills to participants of various ability levels, and interact with them in a primarily non-competitive situation.

• Finding a solution to a complex situation
• Developing an initial practice plan and progressively modify it
• Rank participant training priorities

• Appreciate the hierarchy of values in a moral dilemma
• Respect other coaches, participants, officials, and others involved in sport
• Ensure that the role of competitions is consistent with long-term participant development

• Evaluate options for decision or action
• Compare current knowledge, skills and attitudes, and reflect on coaching practices

• Make decisions that influence others
• Develop a rationale for challenging the status quo
• Formulate and share a vision for a program

• Exchange ideas and interact with other coaches
• Work with participants to design activities
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and other stakeholders