What is the “New NCCP” 

A training and certification program involving 65 different sports

 

Have shifted the program towards a “competency/outcomes-based” approach

 

A coach may choose to be just trained or in addition, complete a process of evaluation in order to be designated as certified for a context.

 

Trained

When a coach has completed a context workshop and other preliminary requirements

 

Certified

When a coach has undergone a positive evaluation of core competencies assigned for each context in addition to the workshop.

 

The New NCCP – Field Hockey

 

The new Community Sport Stream

• Introductory course fore the first-time coach
• Aimed towards working with children 10 years of age and younger
• Teaches the 5 Principles of Fundamental Hockey” along with rules and basic coaching theory
• Emphasizes good coaching practices with development level not necessarily move through coaching streams
• Adheres to LTAD philosophy 

The Competition Stream 

1.       Introduction -Introductory course for coach looking to train athletes building on the “Five Principles” and begin competing in games of 4, 5 and 6 aside hockey.

2.       Development - TBD 

3.       Competition : High Performance - TBD 

What if I am a new coach? 

3 options:

 

1. Take the Community Coach workshop

2. Take the NCCP Level 2 Technical (valid only until end of 2006)

3. Take the Competition stream

 

What if I am already certified in the old NCCP system?

• Your status will be maintained according to the old NCCP program in the CAC database for 10 years
• Your certification may still be applicable for some levels as we work on our transition of the program.
• The grandfathering process is still being determined. 

What if I am already certified in the old NCCP Program at Level 1?

Options:

Attend a NCCP Level 2 Technical course (based on recommendation from coach)

Attend a NCCP Multi-sport Module A workshop (theory)

Or:

Wait until the Competition-Intro context is launched (Spring 2007)

 

What if certified at Level 2 or 3?

• “Grandfathering” of Level 2 Coaches to the Competition – introduction context and Level 2 to Competition – Development
• An initial online hockey-specific test for coaches to complete before being allowed to move on to attend workshop
• Will still be subject to the re-accreditation and evaluation program every 5 years 

Changes to Expect

• National registration
• Request for submission of annual coaching plans for courses
• LF contracts
• Website
• Transition program
• 5 year re-accredit program  

(From Sherry Doiron, FHC – presented at FHC AGM June 2006)