NCCP C License registration

Soccer Nova Scotia has scheduled the first C License course for Nova Scotia during the weekends of July 25th-26th & August 1st-2nd from 8am to 6pm at the BMO Soccer Centre in Halifax. Successful applicants must complete all four days in order to qualify for their evaluation.

Canada Soccer piloted the C-Licence Program throughout 2014 and it is now being introduced as the new entry level to the licensing Stream across Canada in 2015.

Note: Coaches who have successfully completed the Pre B Assessment in the past will have a 2 Year window (subject to change) to enter the Provincial B License program directly.

The C-Licence is for coaches who would like to continue with their coaching education at a higher level through the Licensing Stream. It is open entry to those 16 years of age or older and are serious about coaching. Preference will be given to coaches working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 players.

This program is divided into 2 parts with different fees for each part:

1) Course ($325)

2) Evaluation ( $125)

Course fees include 40 hours of training, course materials, facilities, and more. Approved applications are confirmed via email with an agenda, course requirements and pre-course work details. This is a non-residential program with travel and accommodation being the responsibility of the candidate.

Course Curriculum

Theory:

Long-Term Athlete Development
The Structure of the Game
The Role of the Coach
Methodology
The Intelligent Player
Attacking and Defending Skills
The Session Plan
Set Plays

Practical:

Game Observation
Observation and Intervention
Key Factor Coaching
Global-Anaylitical-Global Practice
Attacking and Defending Skills
Principles of the Warm Up
Goalkeeping
Model Coaching Sessions
Practical Coaching Sessions

Coaches who complete the training requirements are eligible to progress to the evaluation process if they choose. Coaches who complete all training requirements and pass the evaluation achieve certification.

Evaluation is based upon:
1. Practical Session (inc. Session Plan Assessment)
2. Laws of the Game Exam
3. Coaching Theory Exam

Candidates receive their results at a scheduled meeting. Unsuccessful candidates may apply for re-evaluation twice and full evaluation fees will apply. This is a non-residential program with travel and accommodation being the responsibility of the candidate.

For more information on how to register please follow the link: http://www.soccerns.ns.ca/new-nccp-c-license-launched/