Technical Leadership Diploma

Advanced Coach Education Program

Overview

The Technical Leadership Diploma is designed to develop a technical leader’s understanding of the role and competencies required to lead the technical elements of an amateur youth club. It is targeted to technical directors and similar roles working in amateur youth clubs, districts/regions, and Provincial/Territorial Member Associations.

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Course at Glance

Duration

10 Months (195)

Cost

$3,150

Start Date

April  2026

Validity

3 Years (Renewable via Maintenance Process)

Prerequisites

To apply, you must meet all the following criteria:

Licence

Valid Canadian B Licence and Children’s Licence or approved International Equivalents.

Role

Currently a technical director or equivalent role.

Clearance

Valid Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen

Safe Sport Roster

Complete and up to date

Admissions Timeline

Apply (March)

Applications close strictly at the end of the business day on March 8.

 Review (March)

All applicants are screened during this period.

Notification (By March 20)

Acceptance or rejection notices are sent.

Acceptance

Selected candidates have until the start of the workshop to accept their spot and pay the fee in full.

Course Details

Format & Attendance

In-Person: Two workshops (3.5 days and 3 days) comprised of classroom 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, and digital tools.

Excludes: Travel, accommodations, meals, costs associated with study visit.

2026 Workshop Schedule

Date Time (Eastern Time) Focus
Sun May 3, 2026 1:00pm – 5:00pm Classroom
Mon May 4, 2026 8:30am – 5:30pm Classroom
Tue May 5, 2026 8:30am – 5:30pm Classroom
Wed May 6, 2026 8:30am – 5:30pm Classroom
Date Time (Eastern Time) Focus
Sun November 8, 2026 8:30am – 5:30pm Classroom
Mon November 9, 2026 8:30am – 5:30pm Classroom
Tues November 10, 2026 8:30am – 5:30pm Classroom
Date Time (Eastern Time) Focus
Thurs April 2, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm Welcome and Introduction
Thurs April 30, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm Critical Reflection and Self-Development
Thurs, May 28, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm Collaboration and Conflict Resolution
Thurs, June 18, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm Human Resource Management
Thurs, July 9, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm Marketing
Thurs, July 30, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm Internal and External Communications
Thurs, September 3, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm Use of IT within a Club
Thurs, September 24, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm IDEA: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility
Thurs October 15, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm Community Engagement
Thurs November 5, 2026 7:00pm – 9:00pm Referee Development