NCCP TransitionGeneral Overview

May 2004

Ontario Sport Leadership

Presentation

May 7, 2004

Preliminary Statement

• 65 Sports in the NCCP

• Statements are general to the 65 sports

• Exceptions to every situation/issue

Why is the NCCP changing?

An Evaluation of the NCCP

• In 1995-96, a thorough evaluation of the NCCP was undertaken by the National Coaching Certification Council to examine the effectiveness of the NCCP and to suggest improvements to the program.

• Focus needs to be more on coaching abilities rather than on information

• Courses need to offer more opportunities to apply concepts

• A better balance between teaching the « art » and « science » of coaching is required

Recommendations for the NCCP

• be more flexible & relevant - reflect differences between sports and different types of coaches within each sport

• be more accessible• be based on abilities required to coach in a

given environment (community to high performance) in order to meet the needs of the participants

• recognize prior abilities and education

Recommendations for the NCCP

An Evaluation of the NCCP

• The transition of the NCCP toward a competency-based education and training program was initiated in response to the recommendations that emerged from the evaluation.

Key ImprovementsNCCP in 1996

• Structure the same for all sports

• Education and certification organized by level

• Education and certification based on generic content topics

NCCP in 2005 +• Structure adapted to

each sport• Education and

certification organized by type of coach

• Training and certification based on outcomes that are sport-specific

Key ImprovementsNCCP in 1996

• Education = certification

• Limited recognition of prior abilities, experience and education

NCCP in 2005 +• Education = education

Certification = proven abilities that are evaluated

• Coaches can be evaluated without mandatory education if appropriate

Key ImprovementsNCCP in 1996

• No real fit for community coaches (entry point too demanding in course hours and content – theory 13.5 hrs plus technical plus practical)

• Content areas are presented separately, coaches are expected to integrate them

NCCP in 2005 +• Community coaches

identified as a key type of coach for some sports, training tailored to their needs (8-10hrs, sport-specific)

• Using a problem-solving approach, coaches are trained to integrate new concepts/content in a way that is relevant to their situation

Key ImprovementsNCCP in 1996

• Values and ethics are covered as general concepts

• Only way to learn more is to go to next level up

NCCP in 2005 +

• Coaches work with the Code of Ethics and a decision-making framework to discuss ethical situations common in their coaching context

• PD in each coaching context is available

Key ImprovementsNCCP in 1996

• Coaches educated using specific examples and assignments that at times didn’t reflect the environment and/or participants they were working with.

NCCP in 2005+

• Coaches trained and evaluated based upon the specific context they are working in to ensure relevancy.

Coaches to be certified by

Streams / Contexts,

not by Levels

Coaching Development SYSTEM

Community Sport CompetitionInstruction

Initiation

Ongoing

participation

Introduction

Development

High performance

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Coaching Streams & Contexts

Sports will determine entry point and

progression of coaches within their system.

Not all sports will have all of the Streams

or all of the Contexts.

Entry byParticipantCoached

Candidate’sprofile

Stream/Context

Certificationrequirements

OutcomesCriteria

AcceptCode of Conduct

NCCP Trained

Evaluation

Outcome CriteriaMinimum Standards

Attend Education And Training

Learning exp. - MentoringPractical experiences

NCCP Certified

Certification

• Successful evaluation of identified Outcomes

• Acceptance of Code of Conduct

• Valid for 5 years

Maintenance of Certification

• Active Coaching*

• Adherence to Code of Conduct

• Participation in recognized PD activities*

* As determined by the NSF

How Does the NEW NCCP Evolve?

• Identification of participant model (PDM)• Identificaton of coaching model (CDM)• Identification of outcomes for each

coaching context• Identification of standards for each

outcome in each context• Procedures to evaluate outcomes to

desired standards developed

How Does the NCCP Evolve?• Determine how best to train/educate a

coach to achieve certification standards• Develop new / modify current: learning

experiences; mentoring programs; coach resources

• Pilot: evaluations / learning experiences

• Train facilitators and evaluators• Submit for Approval Process

In summary, changes will result in…• Training that is experiential, relevant to coaches, and

directly based on what they need to be able to do to meet the needs of the participants/athletes they coach.

• A flexible program structure that can accommodate for differences between sports.

• Certification that is awarded to coaches who demonstrate an ability to do the tasks required of a coach in their context.

forCompetition Introduction

Launch of Multi-sport modules

Implementation

Competition - Introduction

•Launch of multi-sport modules

•10 sports expected to launch program by March ‘05

Community Sport - Initiation

• Sport specific delivery• 15 – 23 sports will have an approved

program by March ’05• Official launch in October ’04 Canoe*, Ringette*, Rugby, Curling, Soccer, 10Pin Bowling,

Cricket, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Softball, Basketball, Football, Ski Jump/Nordic Combined, Field Hockey, Baseball, CP Sports – Boccia, Cross-Country Skiing, Lacrosse, Table Tennis,Team

Handball, Biathlon, Blind Sport – Goalball

Instruction - Beginner

• Utilizing some of the multi-sport modules

• 10 sports expected to launch program by March ‘05

COMMUNICATION

www.coach.ca

Enter the CAC Website at

www.coach.ca

Click NCCP in the left column

Tools available for communication

Contact SAO

DATABASE

Enhanced Database• Tracks and identifies coaches as In-training,

Trained, and Certified• Tracks coaches progress to the level of criteria• “For Coach” functions: Cards, transcripts,

Pathway, profile updating• Survey functions for program evaluation • Remote data entry• Auto email notification for key dates• Transferability of Part A/Part B to Theory 1 & 2

equivalency

Questions?