Coaches Trained in Celebration of the Legacy of the
2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games
Thinking about becoming a coach? The City of Toronto, in partnership with Coaches Association of Ontario and MLSE Foundation, will be offering National Coaching Certification Program training throughout 2016. The Fundamental Movement Skills workshop, Competition Introduction modules and several Sport-Specific training sessions will be available at community recreation centres and other facilities. Best of all, these sessions will be FREE for Toronto residents (Open to non-residents at a fee).
Fundamental Movement Skills
The fundamental movement skills of throwing, catching, jumping, striking, running, kicking, agility, balance and coordination form the basis for future sport skill development and for the life-long enjoyment of physical activity. This workshop is for individuals who want to learn how to instruct, observe, and correct the skill and give you plenty of opportunity to practice teaching these skills to young children. A full list of available workshops is provided below:
| Location | Day | Date | Time | Registration Code |
| Carmine Stefano CC | Sun | 21-Aug | 9AM-5PM | 2911814 |
| Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre | Sun | 25-Sep | 11:30PM-7:30PM | 2911115 |
| Earl Bales CC | Sun | 2-Oct | 10AM-6:30PM | 2905869 |
| Agincourt RC | Sat | 29-Oct | 10AM-6PM | 2911816 |
| Carmine Stefano CC | Sun | 30-Oct | 9AM-5PM | 2911815 |
| Agincourt RC | Sat | 26-Nov | 10AM-6PM | 2911817 |
| Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre | Sun | 11-Dec | 9AM-5PM | 2911116 |
CLICK HERE to go directly to the Toronto FUN Online listings. CLICK HERE for how to register.
Competition Introduction Modules
These NCCP workshops are suitable for instructors, community and competition coaches in any sport stream that work with athletes over the long term to improve performance. In these courses, coaches will learn about making ethical decisions, how to plan a practice, basic mental skills and many more. A full list of available workshops is provided below:
| Course | Location | Day | Date | Time | Registration Code |
| Make Ethical Decisions | Northwood CC | Tue | Aug 9 | 6:00PM- 9:30PM | 2907592 WAITLIST |
| Design a Basic Sports Program | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre | Sat | Sept 10 | 9:00AM- 1:00PM | 2911110 |
| Teaching and Learning
Basic Mental Skills |
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre |
Sun
Sun |
Sept 11
Sept 11 |
9:00AM- 3:30PM
4:00PM- 7:00PM |
2911113
2911112 |
| Planning a Practice | Metro Hall | Sat | Oct 22 | 9:30AM- 4:30PM | 2909378 |
| Making Ethical Decisions | Metro Hall | Sun | Oct 23 | 9:30AM- 4:30PM | 2909377 |
| Nutrition | Metro Hall | Sun | Oct 23 | 10:00AM- 1:30PM | 2909380 |
| Teaching and Learning | Metro Hall | Sat | Nov 12 | 9:30AM- 4:30PM | 2909381 |
| Design a Basic Sports Program | Metro Hall | Sun | Nov 13 | 10:00PM- 2:00PM | 2909382 |
| Basic Mental Skills | Metro Hall | Sun | Nov 13 | 2:30PM- 5:30PM | 2909383 |
| Making Ethical Decisions | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre | Sun | Dec 18 | 9:00AM- 1:00PM | 2911109 |
| Nutrition | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre | Sun | Dec 18 | 2:30PM- 4:30PM | 2911108 |
| Planning a Practice | Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre | Wed | Dec 21 | 9:00AM- 3:30PM | 2911111 |
CLICK HERE to go directly to the Toronto FUN Online listings. CLICK HERE for how to register.
Sport-Specific Training
Trainings for individuals interested in coaching a specific sport in the community sport and/or instructional stream of the NCCP such as athletics, basketball, soccer, wheelchair sports, and many more. In these workshops, coaches will learn how to instruct, observe and correct skills for a particular sport. A full list of available workshops is provided below:
| Course | Location | Day | Date | Time | Registration Code |
| Field Hockey – Competition Introduction | Regent Park CC | Fri Sat Sun |
Aug 19 Aug20 Aug21 |
6:00PM-1:00PM | 2910658 |
| Basketball – FUNdamentals | Warden Hilltop CC | Sat | Sep 10 | 10:00AM- 4:30PM | 2907593 |
| Hockey – Coach 2 | Don Montgomery CC | Sat | Sep 10 | 12:0PM- 5:00PM | 2906026 |
| Volleyball – Development Coach | Carmine Stefano CC | Sat Sun |
Sep 17 – 18 | 9:30AM- 6:00PM | 2907595 WAITLIST |
| Soccer – FUNdamentals
Soccer – Active Start
Ultimate – Community Initiation Coach |
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
Regent Park CC |
Sun
Sun
Sat |
Sep 18
Sep 25
Oct 29 |
9:00AM-6:00PM
9:00AM-1:00PM
9:00AM-6:00PM |
2911665
2911664
2911953 |
| Wheelchair Basketball – Competition Inroduction | Parkway Forest CC | Fri Sat Sun |
Dec 2-4 | 6:00PM- 2:30PM | 2907594 |
CLICK HERE to go directly to the Toronto FUN Online listings. CLICK HERE for how to register.
How to Register
There are several different ways to register with the City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry, and Recreation system. Please note: Family and Client Numbers are required for touch tone or online registration. If you do not already have these, please call 416-338-4386 before registering.
Online Registration (7 a.m. – midnight)
Go to toronto.ca/torontofun and click on the FUN ONLINE Register Now button. Please read all information prior to registering.
Touch Tone Registration (TTR) (7 a.m. – midnight)
Call 416-338-0000 and follow the voice prompts.
Telephone Assisted (8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
Call 416-338-4386 during regular business hours and speak to a customer service representative.
In Person
Register in person at one of the civic centres listed below during regular business hours:
Etobicoke Civic Centre -399 The West Mall, 2nd floor
North York Civic Centre – 5100 Yonge St., 3rd floor
Scarborough Civic Centre – 150 Borough Dr., 5th floor
Toronto City Hall – 100 Queen St., main floor
Let’s Get Coaching! was part of Toronto’s Host City Showcase Program in 2015. This Council-approved program was designed to ensure a legacy of long-term community benefits while enhancing the experience of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games for residents and visitors.
For inquires about the Let’s Get Coaching! program please email letsgetcoaching@toronto.ca
For inquires about coach education pathways and the NCCP please contact Mercedes Watson mercedes@coachesontario.ca or 416-426-7139
