National Coaches Week (September 22nd- 30th, 2018) is a time to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach

During National Coaches week the Coaching Association of Canada is offering Free NCCP online training for the following courses

Coach Initiation in Sport
Coaching Athletes With a Disability
Making Head Way

Coaching Events in Nova Scotia during National Coaches Week   

Coach Initiation in Sport is an online NCCP module developed to introduce new coaches to the foundational skills in coaching, such as: long-term athlete development, ethics, coaching motivation, and athlete safety and wellness. The Coach Initiation in Sport module will also introduce coaches to the NCCP, a valuable tool for preparing for a coach’s first in-person NCCP workshop

The Coach Initiation in Sport online module is designed as an important introduction to the key coaching concepts and educational tools that are the foundation of the NCCP.  The module remains an excellent informational resource for coaches which they can revisit at any time after successful completion of the module.



Coach Initiation in Sport is a valuable resource for:

• Parents new to coaching
• New coaches
• Experienced coaches new to the NCCP
• Athletes transitioning to coaching
• Experienced NCCP coaches who need professional development, or a refresh on the fundamental principles of the NCCP
• Sport administrators who work with the NCCP and coach development

Access Coach Initiation in Sport online module in the Locker, for $15. This e-module will take approximately 1 hour to complete.

The Canadian Sport Center Atlantic have announced their winter professional development schedule for 2018. These in person workshops and webinars offer coaches the opportunity to further their education and earn valuable PD points required to maintain certification. To find out more about these opportunities please follow this link.

The Coaching Association of Canada has announced the launch of their new e-learning module for concussion awareness. "Making head Way" has been designed to help coaches gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of their athletes. This multi-sport module will cover: what to do to prevent concussions, how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion, what to do when you suspect an athlete has a concussion, and how to ensure athletes return to play safely. For a limited time this on-line module is free to all coaches and the course will also be recorded as professional development on coaches transcripts.

To find out more information about this important issue for all coaches. Follow this link to the CAC web site.