NCCP Coaching Clinics
All coaches wanting to coach at a Provincial Championship are required to be at least Level 1 Certified or have the Community Sport - On Going certification. If you are coaching a team that is playing in a provincial that leads to Post-Provincial play, such as a Western or Canadian Championship, you are required to be at least Level 2 Certified Softball Coach or the certified in the "Competition Introduction Stream"
2012 Competition-Introduction Clinics
Community Sport - On Going Clinics
(Replacing the Level 1 technical clinic) This clinic provides you with your technical, practical and theory in one week-end. The clinic focuses on coaches encouraging participants of all ages to continue in the sport for fun, fitness, skill development, and social interaction. This clinic takes a minimunm of 12 hours.
Comp-Intro (NCCP Level 2) Evaluations
Are you a coach that still needs to be evaluated by Softball Alberta to complete your Comp-Intro?? The first step you need to take is to send your Coach's portfolio to Tracy Blanchard our Master Learning Facilitator. Second you need to create a practice plan that is one hour long and complete the coach information page.
If you have any further questions or to set up your evaluation please contact Tracy Blanchard at 780-808-9952 or tbsoftball@shaw.ca.
Crystl Bustos' "Got Bustos" Parent/Coach Hitting Clinic
Softball Alberta is thrilled to have Crystl Bustos for an extra clinic! This is offered to any players (18+), parents, or coaches who want to learn more about hitting techniques.
Pre-registration is highly suggested as spaces are limited to 20 participants. Registration will be open from December 12, 2011 at 8AM until February 15, 2012 at 4:30PM. Registrations will NOT be accepted prior to December 12 at 8AM. Payment will not be put thorugh until January 9, 2012 so please ensure any cheques submitted are not dated any earlier than January 1, 2012.
If you would like more information on the clinic or would like to register click here for a printable form or here for a fillable form.
2013 Softball Alberta Rule Change
All coaches listed on a provincial roster, regardless of certification level MUST HAVE the Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Module completed.
Coaching Certification Number (CC#) and Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Information and Process
To get a clear understanding of the process to attain a CC# or complete your MED module please click here for detailed information.
NCCP Clinic Hosting Opportunity
For more information click here. If you are interested in hosting a CSOG or Comp-Intro Coaching Clinic please contact Jackie Desilets and forward to her either by mail or email a copy of the registration form.
Provincial Sport Associations - Coaching Association of Canada
The New NCCP (More Specific information on the Softball Canada website under "Coaching" on the main page). Softball Canada with the association of Canada has developed a new series of courses incorporating Theory and Technical information. The National Coaches Certification Program (NCCP) now has a community stream and a competition stream, with learning outcomes relevant to the athletes being coached.
Good Coaching Nurtures Optimal Growth and Development of Children and Youth...Article
COACH ALBERTA
Coach Alberta is a new organization designed for coaches in Alberta. The goal of the organization is to build a network of coaches in Alberta from the grassroots/community level up to the Olympic and Paralympics level. For more information please visit www.coachalberta.ca.
If you know of any upcoming events you feel may be coach related, send them to info@coachalberta.ca so they can be posted on the "Upcoming Events" section of the Coach Alberta website.
ASRPWF NCCP Home Study
The Home Study Program is a learning option for coaches who cannot attend a regular NCCP course due to extenuating circumstances.
The program allows coaches to test out the material with their athletes as the course progresses and to work on the course when they choose.
Click here for more information.
