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Coaching in Canada Toolkit

The Coaching in Canada Toolkit provides recommended practices and considerations related to the recruitment, screening, and onboarding of national and international coaches, that coach Canadian athletes and sport participants in Canada or abroad. The purpose of the toolkit is to provide transparent and consistent standards of practice for recruiting international coaches. This toolkit was developed in the context of high-performance sport, however the information, tools, and resources provided are applicable to other levels of sport and sport organizations or clubs.

Some Good News: Women Coaches as Coach Developers in the NCCP

“Since 1974, more than two million coaches and coach developers (CDs) have been trained through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) to develop their coaching skills and improve the performance of their athletes and participants at all levels of sport.” Most Canadians are familiar with the role of the coach; few are aware of the CD role and its potential to contribute to a robust sport system. The authors build a compelling case for women (and others) to consider CD training as a viable option to rewarding and meaningful involvement through the NCCP. – Sheila Robertson, Journal Editor.

Conversations with Leading Women Coaches – Part Two

Conversations with Leading Women Coaches – Part Two

Study of Newcomer Sport Coaches

Study of Newcomer Sport Coaches

Newcomer Coach Mentorship Project Full Report

Newcomer Coach Mentorship Project Full Report

Newcomer Coach Mentorship Project Full Report

This report is about the Newcomer Coaching Mentorship Project (NCMP), a collaborative initiative between the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and Action for Healthy Communities (AHC). NCMP aims to support newcomers to Canada trying to integrate into the Canadian sports system through the mentorship project.

Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub

The Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub provides the tools and information to overcome stigma and guide conversations about mental health. This free online portal offers training and resources for coaches to develop mental health literacy and positive coaching practices to improve performance and well-being in sport.

Increasing Representation of Diverse Coaches Across Canada – Marketing Toolkit

This toolkit provides a comprehensive collection of ready-to-use marketing resources to help NCCP partners and newcomer service providers to promote coaching to diverse audiences, with the goal to increase the diversity of the coaching community across Canada.

The Sport System in Canada

Several types of organizations make up the sport system in Canada. Some organizations that work together to form the sport system in Canada are at the national level, some are at the provincial and territorial level, and others are at the local level. This video provides a high-level overview of the sport system in Canada.

Sport System in Canada Diagram

Several types of organizations make up the sport system in Canada. Some organizations that work together to form the sport system in Canada are at the national level, some are at the provincial and territorial level, and others are at the local level. This diagram provides a high-level overview of the sport system in Canada.

BodySense

BodySense is an interactive e-learning course that is focused on a holistic approach to athlete well-being. The goal of the course is to educate and enhance athletes’ awareness and knowledge about navigating body image, bring balance to both their physical and mental health, and work towards greater respect and compassion for their body within and outside of sport.