Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce registration is now open for a new National Coach C Licence course.

The course will offer a theory component, which will be delivered online and an in-person practical component, which will take place at the Ontario Soccer Centre, once it is safe to resume in-person activities under the Ontario Soccer Return to Play Guidelines.

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 or 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 Assistant Coach in the OPDL.

What are the course pre-requisites?

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

• Learn to Train OR Soccer for Life
• Make Ethical Decisions Course + Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation
• Respect in Sport Online Module
• Making Headway in Soccer Online Module

Structure of the C Licence Course

The course will consist of eight online Zoom sessions and one on-field practical session.

Dates & Location

Theory Component - Evening Online sessions via Zoom:

• Wednesday March 3, 2021 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday March 10, 2021 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday March 17, 2021 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday March 24, 2021 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday March 31, 2021 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday April 7, 2021 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday April 14, 2021 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Wednesday April 21, 2021 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

• Date To Be Confirmed once Public Health Restrictions Allow – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

What is the cost?

$850

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.

If you have any questions, please contact Lyndon Hooper, Coordinator, Coach Education, Player Development & Club Licensing.

How do I stay connected to Ontario Soccer?

For further information please refer to the latest bulletins on the COVID-19 Updates page, which has all the latest information from Ontario Soccer, as well as resources for your members. Please consider placing a dedicated link to the COVID-19 Updates on the homepage on your website.

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