Overview: The C Diploma develops the coach’s capacity to meet the demands of coaching grassroots soccer and is the entry-course to the Advanced Coach Education Pathway.

Target Coach: The C Diploma is a requirement for OPDL and League1 Ontario Assistant Coaches but is open to all coaches looking to advance their careers and understanding of the game.

Course Duration: 75 hours

Learning Environment:

• 6 days, in-person (classroom & on-field)
• Independent Online Learning (asynchronous)
• Collaborative Online Learning (synchronous)
• Assessment of Competency

Pre-requisite:

• Learn to Train or Soccer for Life (Trained) or Ontario Soccer Grassroots Diploma (Certified)
• NCCP Make Ethical Decision (MED) Workshop + Online Evaluation
• Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (Soccer)
• NCCP Making Head Way in Sport (Soccer)
• NCCP Emergency Action Plan
• NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two

Course Fee: No Cost

Licence Validity:

Upon successful completion of the C Diploma the coach will receive a coaching licence valid for three (3) years. The licence may be maintained by following the Canada Soccer Maintenance and Renewal Process.

In-person Classroom and Field at Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre (7601 Martin Grove Road, Vaughan, Ontario).

Application and Registration:

Application window is open until November 25, 2024. Coaches must provide proof of pre-requisites. Successful candidates will be notified by December 9, 2024 and will need to confirm their placement by December 23, 2024.

To submit an application to be approved to register for the Canada Soccer C Diploma please use the following Jotform.

If you have any further questions about the process, please contact our Ontario Soccer Coach Development Team.