Coaching (NCCP)
Minimum Mandatory Coaching Qualifications
Coaching workshops are mandatory for people interested in coaching club athletes from Jackrabbits to the Provincial Development Program.
Nordiq Canada has established Minimum Mandatory Coaching Qualifications for all clubs and coaches in our sport system.
You need a coaching license if you perform typical coaching or instruction tasks with a Nordiq Canada club, including delivering or helping to deliver practices with any age group. Only coaches who meet the Minimum Mandatory Coaching Qualifications and have a valid Coaching License will benefit from Nordiq Canada’s liability insurance while coaching with a Nordiq Canada ski club.
The license is renewable annually and is valid from July 1 to June 30. You must already be a club member to sign up for a Coaching License.
Coach Screening Requirements
Ask your club for full details. At a minimum, all coaches need:
- Minimum Mandatory training &/or certification (see Minimum Mandatory Coaching Qualifications above)
- Respect in Sport Activity Leader certification (see below)
- Nordiq Canada Coaching License (see above)
- Safe Sport Training and Understanding the Rule of Two – online modules found in The Locker (see above)
- Other screening / training information here: Club Screening Requirements checklist
Respect in Sport
Every coach in Manitoba MUST complete this online certification course (every 5 years).
Athlete & Coach Development Progression
National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
| Athlete Age | LTAD Stage | NCCP Context | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-6 | Active Start (AS) | Intro to Community Coaching (ICC) (see “Coach Development Progression” for details) | Prerequisite: 16 years or older. For: ALL coaches Next step: CC OR L2T |
| 6-9 males 6-8 females | FUNdamentals (FUN) | Community Coaching (CC) (see “Coach Development Progression” for details) | Prerequisite: ICC For: coaching 0-9 year olds, assistant coach 9-16 year olds. Next step: L2T |
| 9-12 males 8-11 females | Learning to Train (L2T) | Competition Coaching Introduction (CCI – L2T) (see “Coach Development Progression” for details) | Prerequisite: ICC For: Coaching 0-16 year olds Next step: L2T On Snow or T2T Dryland |
| 12-16 males 11-15 females | Training to Train (T2T) | Competition Coaching Introduction Advanced (CCI-advanced – T2T) (see “Coach Development Progression” for details) | Prerequisite: L2T Dryland For: Coaching 0-16 year olds Next step: CCD (“Comp Dev”) |
| 16-20 +/- males 15-19 +/- females | Learning to Compete (L2C) | Competition Coaching Development (CCD) (see “Coach Development Progression” for details) | Prerequisite: T2T certified For: Coaching 0-20 year olds. Canada Winter Games team coach Next step: CDAG |
| 20-23 +/- males 19-23 +/- females | Training to Compete (T2C) | Competition Coaching Development – Advanced Gradation (CDAG) (see “Coach Development Progression” for details) | National Ski Team Assistant Coach. See link for details. |
| 23 +/- males 23 +/- females | Training to Win (T2W) | Competition Coaching High Performance (CCHP) (see “Coach Development Progression” for details) | National Ski Team Coach. See link for details. |
Contact Us to schedule a workshop in your area.
Coaching Resources & Funding
- Sport Manitoba – Coaching Resources – Global’s Coach of the Month etc.
- Coaching Grants – from Nordiq Canada, Coaching Association of Canada, Sport Manitoba Coaching, CCSAM
- Sport Manitoba – Coaching
- Coach.ca – Coaching Association of Canada
- Sport Medicine & Science Council of Manitoba
Abuse, Harassment, Bullying or Hazing in Sport
SAFE SPORT LINE: 1-833-656-SAFE (7233)
If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, harassment, bullying or hazing in sport, and you need someone to talk to, call the safe sport line: 1-833-656-SAFE (7233).
Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM)
Our sport organization pledges to align our practices with Phase 1 of the Responsible Coaching Movement and is committed to ensuring that our athletes and coaches are protected.