NCCP Basic Mental Skills
This is a Competition Introduction multi-sport course. This module gives you the ability to recognize signs indicating that an athlete may need to improve his/her goal setting, focus, and anxiety control skills.
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There are over 700 annual events, workshops, courses and conferences offered through Coaches Association of Ontario. Find the right one for you below.
This is a Competition Introduction multi-sport course. With the workshop you will be able to analyze certain coaching situations to determine if they promote learning.
This is a Competition Development multi-sport course. After completing this module, you will be able to manage administrative aspects of the program and oversee logistics.
This is a Competition Introduction Multi-Sport module. With the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions workshop you will be fully equipped to handle virtually any ethical situation with confidence and surety.
This is a Competition Development multi-sport course. After this training, you will have the knowledge needed to Identify common injuries in your sport and develop appropriate prevention and recovery strategies.
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Coaches play a vital role in ensuring their athletes are safe both on and off the field of play. Access the NEW virtual resource hub and learn the tools to make sport safe, fun and inclusive for all.
The CAO recognizes that coaches incur many out-of-pocket expenses along their coaching journey, the Coach Bursary program is available to help offset some of these costs.
This toolkit provides Ontario coaches with the relevant tools and materials to support the use of consistent concussion protocols across all sport settings. It is aligned with the Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport and Rowan’s Law.
The CAO recognizes the important role coaches play in the education and development of other coaches. We offer several targeted mentorship programs across the province.
To be a great coach, you don’t have to have been a great athlete. Coaches are experts in motivating and communicating with athletes, and leading through exemplary behaviors on and off the playing field.
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