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Children's Diploma

Advanced Coach Education Program

Overview

Boost your impact in Grassroots development by earning a specialized coaching diploma designed to raise the profile of coaching in Grassroots. This advanced program deepens your understanding of the complete developmental needs of young players—on and off the field.

Through this diploma, coaches will gain enriched knowledge in the holistic development of children and Grassroots Programming, including technical development, physical literacy, psychological well-being, and social connection. You’ll learn, child-centered coaching methods that inspire confidence, nurture creativity, and build a lifelong love for the game.

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Course at Glance

Duration

12 Months (120 Hours)

Cost

$3,150

Start Date

August 2026

Validity

3 Years (Renewable via Maintenance Process)

Prerequisites

To apply, you must meet all the following criteria:

Licence

Completed Online Theory and Practical Grassroots Workshops training for Active Start, Fundamentals, and Learn to Train.

Role

Currently coaching or Leading Grassroots programming U13 and below.

Clearance

Valid Criminal Record Check.

Safe Sport Roster

Complete and up to date

Admission Timeline

Acceptance: Selected candidates have 30 days to accept their spot and pay the fee in full.

Apply (Jan 1 – Mar 31)

Applications close strictly at the end of the business day on March 31.

Review (April – May)

All applicants are screened during this period.

Notification (By May 31)

Acceptance or rejection notices are sent.

Acceptance

Selected candidates have 30 days to accept their spot and pay the fee in full.

Course Details

Format & Attendance

In-Person: Two workshops (3.5 days each) comprising classroom and field work.

Online: A mix of self-paced (asynchronous) and collaborative (synchronous) learning.

Attendance Policy: Coaches must attend 100% of all sessions to be licenced.

Fees ($3,150)

Includes: Mentor support, content access, facility rentals, digital tools, and Canada Soccer branded Nike equipment (excluding footwear).

Excludes: Travel, accommodations, meals, and costs associated with filming practical sessions.

2026/2027 Workshop Schedule

Date Time Focus
Sun Aug 16th, 2026 6:00pm – 9:00pm Classroom
Mon Aug 17th, 2026 8:00am – 6:00pm Classroom & Field
Tue Aug 18th, 2026 8:00am – 6:00pm Classroom & Field
Wed Aug 19th, 2026 8:00am – 5:00pm Classroom & Field
Phase 4 May 2027 Dates TBD
Date Time Focus
Sun Aug 9th, 2026 6:00pm – 9:00pm Classroom
Mon Aug 10th, 2026 8:00am – 6:00pm Classroom & Field
Tue Aug 11, 2026 8:00am – 6:00pm Classroom & Field
Wed Aug 12th, 2026 8:00am – 5:00pm Classroom & Field
Phase 4 May 2027 Dates TBD
Date Time Focus
Thu Sept 3rd, 2026 6:00pm – 9:00pm Classroom
Fri Sept 4th, 2026 8:00am – 6:00pm Classroom & Field
Sat Sept 5th, 2026 8:00am – 6:00pm Classroom & Field
Sun Sept 6th, 2026 8:00am – 4:00pm Classroom & Field
Wed May 27th, 2026 6:00pm – 9:00pm Classroom
Thu May 28th, 2026 8:00am – 6:00pm Classroom & Field
Fri May 29th, 2026 8:00am – 6:00pm Classroom & Field
Sat May 30th, 2026 8:00am – 4:00pm Classroom & Field