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
Course Fee: $1,650
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
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.
Application and Registration:
To submit an application for the Canada Soccer C Diploma use the following Jotform.
Course #1 – Blended Delivery:
Location: Vaughan, Ontario
In-person Classroom and Field at Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre (7601 Martin Grove Road, Vaughan, Ontario)
Application window is open until January 21, 2025
Successful coaches will be notified by February 4, 2025
Confirmation of placement through payment by February 18, 2025
Course #2 – Blended Delivery:
Location: Vaughan, Ontario
In-person Classroom and Field at Zanchin Automotive Soccer Centre (7601 Martin Grove Road, Vaughan, Ontario)
Application window is open until January 21, 2025
Successful coaches will be notified by February 4, 2025
Confirmation of placement through payment by February 18, 2025
Application and Registration:
To submit an application for the Canada Soccer C Diploma use the following Jotform.
If you have any further questions about the process, please contact Ontario Soccer’s Coach Development DepartmentOntario Soccer’s Coach Development Team.
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