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Two New National C Licence Courses Open for Registration

By Staff, 01/25/22, 9:15AM EST

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Play. Inspire. Unite. 

Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce two new National “C” Licence courses. The Theory component will be delivered online and in-person practical component 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 Advanced Coach Education Program whether in the Development Stream (Children or Youth) or Performance Stream (National B & A). 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; 
  • Safe Sport, Mental Health & Well-being in coaching; 
  • The Coaching Process; 
  • Designing and delivering a training session; 
  • Introduction to the Principles of Play; 
  • Developing the Individual Player; 
  • 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).

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 session.

Dates & Location – Course #1

Theory Component - Evening Online sessions via Zoom:

  • Wednesday February 2, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday February 9, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday February 16, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday February 23, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday March 2, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday March 9, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday March 16, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wednesday March 23, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

  • Date Tentatively Scheduled for Friday, April 1, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Will be confirmed once provincial restrictions are lifted

Please note: 100% attendance and engagement is required for the duration of the course. Coaches must be in a workspace that allows them to actively participate in the course online with their cameras on. Coaches who are unable to commit to the above noted schedule and expectations will be removed from the course and must pay an administration fee to be re-assigned to a new course at a later date.

Dates & Location – Course #2

Theory Component - Evening Online sessions via Zoom:

  • Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, March 31, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 7, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 14, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 21, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 5, 2022 - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 12, 2022 – 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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

  • Date Tentatively Scheduled for Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Will be confirmed once provincial restrictions are lifted

Please note: 100% attendance and engagement is required for the duration of the course. Coaches must be in a workspace that allows them to actively participate in the course online with their cameras on. Coaches who are unable to commit to the above noted schedule and expectations will be removed from the course and must pay an administration fee to be re-assigned to a new course at a later date.

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.

Quarterly Coaching Catalogue

For up-to-date listings of available course hosted by Ontario Soccer over the next three (3) months, please visit www.ontariosoccer.net/coaching-courses for more information.

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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