COACHING EDUCATION:
Coaching education begins with training. The NCCP model distinguishes between training and certification. Coaches can participate in training opportunities to acquire or refine the skills and knowledge required for a particular coaching context and as a result, they are considered “Trained.”
All AO coaches must have a NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) Number. The NCCP # is free.
Please visit the link to register here: https://thelocker.coach.ca/Account/login?mode=register
To check your current NCCP coaching credentials please visit: https://thelocker.coach.ca/account/login?ReturnUrl=%2f
NCCP coaches are described as follows:
- In Training – coach has started to complete some of the required training in a coaching pathway
- Trained – coach has completed all required training in a coaching pathway
- Certified – coach has completed all evaluation requirements in a coaching pathway
What are the athletics coaching pathways? Learn more here: Athletics Canada Coaching Pathway
Coach Training + Evaluation = Certification
After completing an NCCP accredited coaching course with Athletics Ontario you are considered “Trained” as long as you have completed the required multi-sports courses in your coaching pathway. In order to be a considered “Certified” you must complete the evaluations and the required multi-sports courses in your coaching pathway.
The Process to Becoming a Certified Coach:
Step 1: Coaching Association of Canada: Register for a Coach Certification (NCCP) Number
- Visit: https://thelocker.coach.ca/account/login?mode=login
- Click on the “Don’t have an NCCP#? Create one now!” on that page to register.
Step 2: NCCP Making Ethical Decisions 
- All Coaches must successfully complete the NCCP Making Ethical Decisions online evaluation to become “Certified.”
What is Making Ethical Decisions?
Find upcoming NCCP Making Ethical Decisions training courses visit here: https://www.coachesontario.ca/nccp-training/competition-introduction/make-ethical-decisions/
To complete the NCCP Making Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation visit here: https://thelocker.coach.ca/onlinelearning#MED
Step 3: Take a coaching training course!
Finding the coaching pathway that matches your coaching context is important: Coaching Pathway Descriptions
To find a list of upcoming courses in Ontario: www.athleticsontario.ca/coaching-courses
Step 4: Register with the Athletics Canada (AC) Portal 
- Click here to: https://athletics.ca/coach/register.php
- Once a coach has registered and payment is submitted, a coaching evaluator will contact the coach. The Athletics Canada Portal is where a coach will be upload documents to their portfolio to be evaluated.
Step 5: Complete Portfolio and Evaluations
- Sport Coach Evaluation forms and Rubric (click to see rubric)
- Club Coaching Evaluation forms and Rubric (click to see rubric)
- Performance Coach Evaluation forms and Rubric (click to see rubric)
Step 6: Complete Multi-Sport Requirements:
- Run Jump Throw Wheel Instructor, Sport Coach, Club Coach to earn “Certified” status, must complete multi- sport online evaluation in the following:
- Performance Coach seeking to earn “Trained” status, requires multi-sport training in:
- Performance Coach to earn “Certified” status, must complete online evaluations, which are provided at the following:
Step 7: Notified
- Upon completion of the evaluation, Athletics Ontario staff will update the locker to reflect the completed evaluation and “Certified” status will be earned by the coach.
Cost for Coach Training and Evaluation
RJTW COACH
Training $75 (This price could vary depending on the workshop host).
Evaluation $45
SPORT COACH
Training $150 (This price could vary depending on the workshop host).
Evaluation $210
CLUB COACH
Training $150 (This price could vary depending on the workshop host).
Evaluation $295
PERFORMANCE COACH
Training $250 (This price could vary depending on the workshop host).
Evaluation $500
Why Certification?
A certified coach enjoys the credibility of track and field community because they have been observed and evaluated “doing” what is required of them as a competent coach in their sport. Certified coaches are recognized as meeting or exceeding the high standards embraced by our national sport organizations in Canada.
