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Registration open for Online C License Course

By Staff, 10/02/20, 9:00AM EDT

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Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce a new National C Licence course, to be delivered online, with an in-person date taking place at the Ontario Soccer Centre.

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Ontario Soccer, in consultation with Canada Soccer and governmental advisors, continues to monitor the most recent developments surrounding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the resulting public health crisis.

Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce a new National C Licence course, to be delivered online, with an in-person date taking place at the Ontario Soccer Centre, at a date to be confirmed.  

The course includes online and in-person education. For the in-person portion of the course, attendees will be required to observe regional public health and safety protocols, while properly socially distancing and wearing appropriate personal protection equipment.

Overview:

The National C Licence is the entry-level course for the Licensing Stream pathway and prepares the coach to progress to the Development Stream (Children), Development Stream (Youth) or Performance Stream (Senior). The C Licence involves the facilitation of learning opportunities for the coach to develop an understanding of the coaching process.

What do you learn?

The C Licence content involves theoretical and practical components focusing on holistic, effective coaching. The workshop modules covers content including:

  • Vision, Mission, Values;
  • Understanding the Person, the Practice & the Play;
  • Mental Health and wellbeing in coaching;
  • Safe Sport;
  • The Coaching Process;
  • Designing and delivering a training session;
  • Introduction to the Principles of Play;
  • Developing the individual player;
  • Introduction to presentation skills;
  • Introduction to the use of technology in coaching.

Coaches who obtain a C Licence Certification will be able to be a Head Coach in some Regional Leagues, and an Assistant Coach in the Ontario Player Development League (OPDL) or League1 Ontario.

What are the course pre-requisites?

Prior to registering for the C Licence course, coaches must complete the following:

Structure of the C Licence Course

The course will consist of eight (8) online Zoom sessions and one (1) on-field practical day.

Dates & Location

Evening Online Classes via Zoom – Starting Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

  • Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 3, 2020 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 10, 2020 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 17, 2020 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 24, 2020 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 1, 2020 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 8, 2020 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

On-field Practical at the Ontario Soccer Centre (7601 Martin Grove Road - Vaughan, Ontario)

  • Weekday TBC, 2021 – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

NOTE: 100% attendance and engagement is required for the duration of the course.

What is the cost?

 $820

Application and Registration

Coaches are required to apply for the course via Coach Centre, providing proof of their completion of the pre-requisites. Upon being approved, coaches are then able to register for the course they are interested in.

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If you have any questions, please contact Alex Di Noia, Coordinator, Coach Development.