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Description:
The A Diploma continues to develop and refine the student coach’s capacity to meet the demands of coaching senior players in a performance environment.
Target Coach:
The A Diploma was designed for those coaching College, University and/or Professional players. Priority acceptance will be given to those actively coaching in those environments.
Pre-Requisite:
Start Date:
6/28/2023
Course Duration:
12 months
Learning Environment:
Please note, coaches must attend the in-person sessions:
June 28 – July 2, 2023 (Ontario) & January 17 – 21, 2024 (BC)
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the A Diploma, the coach will be able to demonstrate the competencies associated with coaching and managing senior players in a performance environment, including designing, delivering and reflecting on all aspects of on and off field activities.
Assessment Tools:
Coaches will be assessed throughout the course using the following tools:
1. Personal Development Plan
2. Reflection Journal
3. Practice Session Logbook
4. Baseline Practical Coaching Video
5. Capping Project
Course Schedule:
Coaches will receive a detailed course schedule upon successful admission into the A Diploma.
Licence Validity:
Upon successful completion of the A 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.
Admission Process:
Applications will be accepted from October 3, 2022 to November 30, 2022. After that date, the applications will be reviewed, with the preferred candidates being offered a place on the course by January 31, 2023. Selected candidates will have thirty (30) days to accept their place on the course and pay the course fee in full. If a selected candidate rejects their place on the course, it will be offered to the next suitable candidate.
Course Fees Include: Canada Soccer branded Nike equipment (not including boots and trainers); a 12 month subscription to Practices Session Planning software; in-person classroom and field rentals; tools used to deliver the in-person, online asynchronous, and online synchronous sessions; and coach developer support throughout the course.
Additional Fees:
Coaches will be required to cover the costs of travel, accommodations, and meals when attending the in-person sessions. Any costs associated with video recording of practical coaching sessions will be at the coach’s expense.
