Coaches in the Competition Introduction (Comp-Int) stream usually have previous coaching experience or are former athletes in the sport. They work with athletes and teams that are club-based and competing in regional and provincial competitions.
Athletes in the Comp-Int context are moving from the FUNdamentals to the Learn to Train and Train to Train stages of Long-Term Athlete Development.
The Comp-Int context consists of six multi-sport modules. There are no prerequisites and you do not have to take the modules in any order. If you have questions or are having issues finding a course that works with your schedule, contact Mike Hudson.
Upcoming Courses
COMPETITION INTRODUCTION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Sport Nutrition
This training helps coaches understand how to support athletes and their parents or caregivers in making effective nutrition choices. The NCCP Nutrition module is a self-directed e-learning found in your Locker account.
Contact Mike Hudson to complete it for free.
Basic Mental Skills
The goal of this training is to support coaches in developing mental skills in their day-to-day practice. Learning outcomes include integrating mental preparation strategies into practices and helping participants be mentally prepared for competition.
Design a Basic Sport Program
After completing this training, you will be able to develop a program structure based on opportunities for training and competition, establish indicators of athlete development and develop practice plans that reflect seasonal training priorities.
Teaching and Learning
After completing this training, you will be able to analyze coaching situations to ensure they promote learning, create conditions that promote learning and self-esteem and use teaching assessment grids to gather objective information on teaching effectiveness and develop an action plan.
Planning a Practice
This training will prepare coaches to explain the importance of logistics in the development of a practice plan, establish the structure for a practice and identify appropriate activities for each part of the practice. To receive credit, coaches will also need to complete a virtual NCCP Emergency Action Plan activity.
Make Ethical Decisions
By completing this training, coaches will be fully equipped to handle ethical situations with confidence and surety. The training helps coaches identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult situations that present themselves in the world of team and individual sport.
