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Hosting of Practical In-Person Community Workshop Training
By Staff 09/15/2020, 12:45pm EDT
Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce that starting on Sept. 18, 2020 the Community Coaching Workshop hosts are now able to commence the coordination of the practical, in-person, training component.
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New Online National C Licence Course Announced
By Staff 07/21/2020, 12:30pm EDT
Coaches who obtain a C Licence Certification will be able to be a Head Coach in some Regional Leagues, the OASL, and an Assistant Coach in the OPDL.
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Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma – New Courses Announced
By Staff 06/17/2020, 9:00am EDT
Two new courses with online component are now available for registration
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New Online C License Course announced
By Staff 06/09/2020, 2:15pm EDT
The afternoon classes begin on July 6 and will have an on field component once Return to Play is confirmed
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Community Coach Workshops Now Available Online
By Staff 05/29/2020, 1:15am EDT
In addition to the online portion of the course, there will also be one day of in person and on field requirement in the Fall, to conclude the workshop, which each Club or Academy will host.
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Two New Online C License Courses Announced
By Staff 05/08/2020, 5:45pm EDT
There is an online component and then an in-person requirement once Return to Play occurs
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Upcoming C License Courses Moving to Online Delivery
By Staff 04/30/2020, 11:30am EDT
Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce that the upcoming C Licence Courses, which were originally scheduled in Vaughan, London and Niagara Falls, will now see the majority of the course delivered online.
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Re-Scheduling Community Coaching Workshops
By Staff 04/13/2020, 8:45am EDT
Ontario Soccer is working with Clubs and Ontario Registered Academies to re-schedule the Community Coaching Workshops which they were scheduled to host.
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Update on online participation during temporary suspension of soccer activities
By Staff 03/20/2020, 2:45pm EDT
In an effort to continue to keep the planning and support for our game moving forward, Ontario Soccer is shifting some of its soccer activities to an online environment.
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Ontario Soccer seeking application for 2020 Female Coach Mentorship Program
By Staff 03/04/2020, 9:00am EST
The mentee coaches must be working towards their C Licence or National B Part 1 Licence. Applications are open until March 13, 2020
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C Licence Coaching Course coming to Niagara Falls
By Staff 03/03/2020, 11:45am EST
Coaches who obtain a C Licence Certification will have the qualifications to be a Head Coach in some Regional Leagues, the OASL, and an Assistant Coach in the OPDL. The course takes place May 23-24, 30-31
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Canada Soccer announces expanded 2020 Coach Education offerings
By Staff 01/27/2020, 1:30pm EST
Canada Soccer's Children's License and Youth Licence will be offered in Ontario in 2020
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C License Course coming to Vaughan
By Staff 01/22/2020, 9:30am EST
Coaches who obtain a C Licence Certification will be able to be a Head Coach in some Regional Leagues, the OASL, and an Assistant Coach in the OPDL.
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C License courses coming to Ottawa
By Staff 12/16/2019, 10:45am EST
Coaches who obtain a C Licence Certification will have the qualifications to be a Head Coach in some Regional Leagues, the OASL, and an Assistant Coach in the OPDL.
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Take this online Goalkeeper Coach Course
By Staff 12/16/2019, 10:30am EST
For all aspiring Goalkeeping Coaches, this online course covers the basics of developing Goalkeepers.
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The first C-License course of 2020 has been announced
By Staff 11/22/2019, 1:30pm EST
Coaches who obtain a C Licence Certification will be able to be a Head Coach in some Regional Leagues, the OASL, and an Assistant Coach in the OPDL.
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HUB International Presents: Session Prep - Coach De-Brief
By Staff 11/12/2019, 10:45am EST
This video is meant to demonstrate to technical directors and/or head coaches how to have a constructive reflection on the session their coach or assistant coach just executed.
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HUB International Presents: Session Prep - Analytical Activity: 1v1 Defending
By Staff 11/05/2019, 3:00pm EST
This video is meant to demonstrate to coaches the importance of analytical activity and how to create one based on the part of the field a coach is working within.
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Register for the Technical Diploma Course
By Staff 10/30/2019, 10:15am EDT
The course focuses on defining the Technical Director’s role and providing them with the necessary tools required to meet the demands of the position
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HUB International Presents: Session Prep - Analytical Activity and Creating Space
By Staff 10/30/2019, 9:15am EDT
This video will demonstrate the importance of analytical activity and how to create one based on the area of the field a coach is working within.
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Upcoming Goalkeeping Coach Diploma Course
By Staff 10/30/2019, 8:45am EDT
This Goalkeeper Coach Diploma course is an in person workshop, produced by Ontario Soccer, that combines theoretical and practical components of Goalkeeping Coaching
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HUB International Presents: Session Prep - 3 Phase Warm Up
By Staff 10/23/2019, 10:15am EDT
This week's video focuses how to execute a 3 Phase Warm-Up and the benefits it can provide
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Register for the Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 2
By Staff 10/15/2019, 11:15am EDT
This course combines combines theoretical and practical components of Soccer Fitness Training
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HUB International Presents: Session Prep - 11v11 Initial Game
By Staff 10/15/2019, 10:15am EDT
This video will demonstrate how a coach can set up a 11v11 game. This activity will allow coaches to have the most realistic game settings possible in order to prepare their team for a competitive game.
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HUB International Presents: Session Prep - Phase of Play
By Staff 10/09/2019, 8:15am EDT
These videos help coaches with their development and their players development
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Hub International Presents: Session Prep - Functional Practice
By Staff 10/02/2019, 10:30am EDT
The Hub International Session Prep series focuses on different topics relevant to educating today's coaches further
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HUB International Presents: Session Prep - Small Sided Game
By Staff 09/24/2019, 2:30pm EDT
THE HUB INTERNATIONAL SESSION PREP SERIES FOCUSES ON DIFFERENT TOPICS RELEVANT TO EDUCATING TODAY'S COACHES FURTHER
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HUB International Presents: Session Prep - Showing Alternative Options
By Staff 09/17/2019, 3:30pm EDT
The HUB International Session Prep Series focuses on different topics relevant to educating today's coaches further
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HUB International Presents: Session Prep - Coaching Styles
By Staff 09/10/2019, 11:45am EDT
The HUB International Session Prep series focuses on different topics relevant to educating today's coaches further
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HUB International Presents: Session Prep - Coaching Methodology
By Staff 09/03/2019, 11:00am EDT
The HUB International Session Prep series focuses on different topics relevant to educating today's coaches further.
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Hub International presents a new series of Coaching Development videos
By Ontario Soccer 08/26/2019, 11:45am EDT
A series of Coaching Development videos targeted at helping coaches of all levels learn a variety of different ways to enhance their own sessions on the field, off the field and with their players to prepare for game day.
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Upcoming B and C License Coaching Courses
By Staff 07/23/2019, 12:45pm EDT
The date and locations of upcoming coach development opportunities have been announced
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Announcing the Ontario Soccer Coaches Super Week
By Staff 05/27/2019, 10:00am EDT
Taking place Aug. 10-18 in Waterloo and Vaughan, a number of courses will be available to coaches of all levels
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Upcoming C License Courses
By Staff 03/05/2019, 10:45am EST
Two C License Courses have been announced
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Details announced for upcoming B License Part 1 Course
By Staff 01/21/2019, 10:30am EST
Ontario Soccer Centre plays host to course between April 1-5, 2019
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Canada Soccer unveils updated Coach Education Pathway and expanded 2019 Coach Education Schedule
By Staff 01/16/2019, 3:15am EST
For the first time ever, Canada Soccer will provide coach education for coaches working with children and youth through the Children’s Licence
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Next C License Course for 2019 announced
By Staff 01/08/2019, 5:15pm EST
This course will be held in Woodbridge, Ontario, at the Ontario Soccer Centre.
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Respect in Sport Mandatory requirements for 2019
By Staff 01/04/2019, 10:00am EST
Certification is valid for five years and the RIS Activity Leader certification program is transferable and recognized across other sports.
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Female Mentorship Program selections announced
By Staff 11/22/2018, 10:30am EST
The Female Mentorship Program is designed to develop senior female coaches, who wish to further develop and progress their coaching careers
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Webinar - A Culture of Excellence: Turning Core Values into Core Behaviours
By Staff 09/24/2018, 1:30pm EDT
Coach Reed, Chief Content Officer and Lead Presenter for Changing the Game Project, hosted a webinar on October. 11
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2018-2019 Female Mentorship Applications now open
By Staff 09/17/2018, 11:30am EDT
Female coaches who apply for one of the mentee coach positions, but are not successful, will be invited to attend Ontario Soccer Female Coaching Workshops
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Spots still available for 2018 Technical Director Diploma and Goalkeeping Diploma
By Staff 09/11/2018, 10:30am EDT
The Technical Director course focuses on necessary tools required to meet the demands of the position while the Goalkeeping Diploma focuses on the development of the keeper
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Applications now open for 2018-2019 Learning Facilitators
By Staff 09/11/2018, 10:00am EDT
Ontario Soccer’s LF hold a tremendously important role in implementing the delivery of the current Long Term Player Development (LTPD) pathway
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Soccer Fitness Diploma course announced
By Staff 07/31/2018, 10:15am EDT
Ontario Soccer Centre will be host to the course Sept. 15-16
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The Play Inspire Unite Podcast - Episode #1
By Staff 07/16/2018, 11:15am EDT
Dave Kelly, Ontario Soccer Manager of Coaching Development, sits down to discuss the issues impacting coaches in the province and share a little bit more about himself
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Upcoming National B License Part 1 Course
By Staff 07/03/2018, 9:30am EDT
The five day course will be held at Waterloo United - Oct. 1 to Oct. 5
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Upcoming C License Course
By Staff 05/29/2018, 10:15am EDT
The four day course will be held at the South-West Regional Soccer Association
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Ontario Soccer announces a number of dates and locations for upcoming coaching courses
By Staff 04/23/2018, 10:15am EDT
Registration is now open for: Soccer Fitness Course and B License Courses
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The first B License of 2018 has been announced
By Staff 03/06/2018, 9:30am EST
The Pickering Soccer Club will host the course from April 2 - 6, 2018
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The 2018 Female Mentorship Program coaches have been announced
By Staff 02/05/2018, 10:30am EST
Six female coaches were selected from across the province to take part in this one-on-one coach development opportunity
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WEBINAR - What is Transformational Coaching?
By Staff 01/30/2018, 11:30am EST
This talk with Dr. Jean Côté will focus on reviewing and examining the concept of coaching effectiveness and present the fundamental principles of Transformational Coaching.
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CPD Points Program at 2018 National Soccer Coaching Conference
By Staff 01/23/2018, 9:30am EST
Take in their event this weekend and earn CPD points
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Spots still available for upcoming C-License courses
By Staff 01/12/2018, 11:00am EST
Interested coaches should apply quickly
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Help your players by using this Grassroots Game Day Management resource
By Staff 01/02/2018, 2:15am EST
Game days are perfect moments for helping players consider their psychological, social / emotional development
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Ontario Soccer Summit 2018 to be master-class for technical leaders
By Staff 12/19/2017, 2:45pm EST
Big names from all over the world flying in for March 2-4 at Seneca College - Newnham Campus
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Spots still available for 2017 Technical Director Diploma Course
By Staff 11/14/2017, 1:45pm EST
The Ontario Soccer Centre will play host Nov. 20-24
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Ontario Soccer invited as a Special Guest to UEFA Coaching Conference
By Staff 11/14/2017, 9:00am EST
Provided an opportunity to see where Ontario Soccer is aligned on best practices
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Ontario Soccer seeking applications for Female Mentorship program
By Staff 11/07/2017, 10:30am EST
The Female Mentorship Program is designed to train female coaches, who in turn will act as educators and mentors to other female coaches
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Ontario-born National Team players speak about their transition to coaching
By Staff 09/19/2017, 11:45am EDT
DeRosario, DeGuzman and Moscato are working towards their National-B Licenses
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SOLD OUT - C License coaching course added to 2017 calendar
By Staff 09/11/2017, 10:00am EDT
Ontario Soccer will host the last course of 2017 in Richmond Hill
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Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Course Dates Announced
By Staff 08/15/2017, 10:30am EDT
Ontario Soccer Centre will play host to the course Oct. 21-22
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The Final B License Course for 2017 announced
By Staff 07/24/2017, 10:30am EDT
Oakville will play host Sept. 25 - Sept. 29
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Applications for 2017-2018 Learning Facilitators are now open
By Staff 07/24/2017, 10:30am EDT
Apply to help develop Ontario's athletes
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Final C License Courses of 2017 have been announced
By Staff 07/11/2017, 11:45am EDT
Courses will be held in Windsor, Oakville and Waterloo
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Introducing Movement Preparation Workshops
By Staff 06/24/2017, 10:45am EDT
Clubs and Academies in Ontario are encouraged to host a workshop for all coaches working in developmental age group
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2017 Provincial B License Announcement
By Staff 05/11/2017, 11:45am EDT
Ontario Soccer will be hosting the next course located in Waterloo, Monday June 5, 2017 – Friday June 9, 2017
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Webinar - Why kids quit and what we can do about it
By Staff 04/04/2017, 2:45pm EDT
John O'Sullivan, from the Changing the Game Project, hosted a great webinar
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Soccer Coaches Needed
By Staff 04/03/2017, 3:00pm EDT
Toronto 2017 North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) is looking to fill multiple positions
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Sheldon Kennedy offers a word of warning
By Staff 03/27/2017, 4:15am EDT
Do you know the Respect in Sport requirements for 2017?
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Sign up for the Fitness Trainer Diploma Course
By Staff 03/20/2017, 5:15pm EDT
Ontario Soccer Centre will play host to the course in June
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Take the Ontario Soccer Summit survey and you could win
By Staff 03/10/2017, 11:45am EST
We want to hear what you thought of the event
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Ontario Soccer Announces 2017 Female Mentorship Class
By Staff 02/03/2017, 8:00pm EST
The Coaching Development Program is pleased to announce the 2017 class for the Female Mentorship Program.
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First Two 2017 C-License Courses Announced
By Staff 01/24/2017, 8:00pm EST
The Ontario Soccer Association Coaching Department is pleased to announce the dates of the first two C License courses of 2017.
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Bryan Rosenfeld To Speak At NSCC 2017
By Staff 01/17/2017, 8:00pm EST
Bryan Rosenfeld will be a featured clinician at this year's National Soccer Coaching Conference (NSCC).
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2017 Provincial B License Courses Announced
By OSA News 01/10/2017, 9:00pm EST
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How To Keep Your Provincial B License Up To Date
By OSA News 01/09/2017, 9:15pm EST
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What Respect In Sport Means For Coaches And Match Officials
By OSA News 11/18/2016, 10:15am EST
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2017 Female Mentorship Program - Applications Now Closed
By OSA News 11/18/2016, 10:15am EST
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Reminder Of The Respect In Sport Program Expansion
By OSA News 11/14/2016, 10:15am EST
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Spots Still Available On Next Technical Director Course
By OSA News 08/04/2016, 10:30am EDT
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CSA-NCCP C Licence Coach Status In The Locker
By OSA News 06/27/2016, 10:30am EDT
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TFC Coaches Open House – Free Coaching Clinic
By OSA News 06/11/2016, 10:30am EDT
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Canada Soccer Presents Goalkeeper Clinic For League1 And OPDL Coaches
By OSA News 06/10/2016, 10:30am EDT
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Provincial B Coaching Course In Oakville Taking Place June 7-10
By OSA News 04/12/2016, 10:30am EDT
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Activity Leader Program And Respect In Sport Parent Program
By OSA News 03/31/2016, 10:30am EDT
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OSA Renews Agreement With Respect Group
By OSA News 03/31/2016, 10:30am EDT
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Take Advantage Of The NCCP Coach Super Clinic
By OSA News 03/30/2016, 10:30am EDT
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Mandatory Coaching Certification Requirement
By OSA News 03/07/2016, 10:45am EST
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Save Up To 70% On C License With Quest For Gold Funding
By OSA News 02/29/2016, 10:45am EST
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8 New Coaching Courses Announced For 2016
By OSA News 02/23/2016, 10:45am EST
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Technical Director Course Off To A Strong Start
By OSA News 02/17/2016, 10:45am EST
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National B-License Dates Confirmed For Ontario
By OSA News 02/09/2016, 10:45am EST
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Three Additional C Licence Courses Announced, More To Come
By OSA News 02/02/2016, 10:45am EST
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OSA Announces 2016 Female Mentorship Class
By OSA News 02/01/2016, 10:45am EST
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Provincial B License Course Dates Announced
By OSA News 01/01/2016, 10:45am EST
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A Number Of Ontario Coaches Earn National B, Provincial B Licenses
By OSA News 12/23/2015, 10:45am EST
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First 2016 C License Course Date Announced
By OSA News 12/21/2015, 11:00am EST
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Technical Director Coaching Course Announced
By OSA News 12/17/2015, 11:00am EST
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Read About The OSA C License Course
By OSA News 12/13/2015, 11:00am EST
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Apply For The Female Mentorship Program
By OSA News 10/16/2015, 11:00am EDT
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