B Diploma

Canada Soccer B Diploma

Description:

The B Diploma develops the student coach’s capacity to meet the demands of coaching senior players in a performance environment.

Target Coach:

The B 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:

Valid Canadian C Licence or approved International Equivalent
Currently coaching a senior team
Valid Criminal Record Check

Start Date:

East Group (Ontario): September 21, 2023, or West Group (BC or Alberta): September 28, 2023

Course Duration:

12 months

Learning Environment:

2 x 3.5 days, in-person (classroom & field),
Independent Online Learning (asynchronous),
Collaborative Online Learning (synchronous),
Collaborative Group Learning (mentor supported),

Please note, the course is split into EAST and WEST groups. Coaches must attend both of the in-person sessions for their group.

East Group (Ontario): September 21-24, 2023 & May 23-26, 2024

West Group (BC or Alberta): September 28 – October 1, 2023 & May 30 – June 2, 2024

Course Content

Developing a Coaching Philosophy for the Performance Environment,
Transformational Leadership & Coaching,
Mental Health & Wellbeing,
Designing and managing a seasonal plan,
Working effectively with staff in a performance environment,
Game & Training Model Development and/or Refinement,
Safe sport on and off the field,
Analyzing team performance,
Designing and delivering effective training sessions,
Using technology to facilitate learning,
Effective communication and presentation skills,
Laws of the Game

Course Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the B 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 B Diploma.

Licence Validity:

Upon successful completion of the B 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 Fee: $3,000

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.