Coaches wishing to gain training through the Grassroots Coach Education Program can choose from the following workshops based on the age group they coach:
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Grassroots Coach Education
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Overview
Canada Soccer’s Grassroots Coach Education Program has four workshops based on Stages 1, 2, 3, and 7 of the Long-Term Player Development Model.
The first three workshops, Active Start, FUNdamentals and Learn to Train, deal with soccer training and the importance of physical literacy for players up to 12 years of age.
The fourth workshop is called Soccer for Life and focuses on working with players age 13 and older through to “masters soccer”. The Soccer for Life stage includes a wide array of participants who play for fun and fitness, those who enjoy recreational soccer, as well as those who prefer to play competitively but not at a high-performance level.
Four Workshop Pathways
Active Start Workshop
For coaches of: U4 to U6 players
Training Structure:
- Online: 1.5 hours of online training | On Field: 2-hour Practical On-Field Workshop
FUNdamentals Workshop
For coaches of: Boys U6-U9 and Girls U6-U8
Training Structure:
- Online: 1.5 hours of online training | On Field: 3-hour Practical On-Field Workshop
Additional Requirements:
- NCCP Make Ethical Decisions Workshop and/or Online Evaluation
- NCCP Making Headway Concussion Awareness Online Workshop
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan Online Workshop
- NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two Online Workshop
- Respect in Sport Activity Leader Course
Learn to Train Workshop
For coaches of: Boys U9-U12 and Girls U8-U11
Training Structure:
- Online: 2 hours of online training | On Field: 4-hour Practical On-Field Workshop
Additional Requirements:
- NCCP Make Ethical Decisions Workshop and/or Online Evaluation
- NCCP Making Headway Concussion Awareness Online Workshop
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan Online Workshop
- NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two Online Workshop
- Respect in Sport Activity Leader Course
Soccer for Life Workshop
For coaches of: Boys U13+ and Girls U12+
Training Structure:
- Online: 2 hours of online training | On Field: 4-hour Practical On-Field Workshop
Additional Requirements:
- NCCP Make Ethical Decisions Workshop and/or Online Evaluation
- NCCP Making Headway Concussion Awareness Online Workshop
- NCCP Emergency Action Plan Online Workshop
- NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two Online Workshop
- Respect in Sport Activity Leader Course
Ready to begin your Coaching Journey?
Whether you’re coaching your child’s first team or leading recreational players, Canada Soccer’s Grassroots Coach Education Program provides the foundation you need to create positive, developmentally appropriate soccer experiences.
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