New NCCP

When it was originally developed the NCCP was designed around five “levels” of certification. Levels 1 to 3 were for coaches working with community, club and high school athletes. Level 4 and 5 were designed for coaches working with high performance athletes and for those interested in a career in coaching.

The NCCP is currently undergoing a transition to a competency-based approach, in which a coach is trained and may achieve certification to coach a specific type of participant in a particular coaching environment. As of April 1, 2004 Level 1 and Level 2 Theory (Old NCCP) are no longer offered and Introduction to Competition A and B (New NCCP) will replace the old courses.

* Training and education workshops designed for Community Sport coaches will be offered by Provincial Sport Organizations.

** Multi-sport Training and education workshops will be offered to coaches of these contexts by Coaching Manitoba.

NCCP Multi-Sport learning activities are now arranged in “modules” and designed to prepare coaches towards well-defined outcomes. These modules are grouped for delivery over weekends.

Introduction to Competition A (ICA)

Modules – Make Ethical Decisions, Planning a Practice, Nutrition
Length – 12 hours
Cost - $70.00 ($66.66 + gst)
* Replaces Old Level 1 Theory

Introduction to Competition B (ICB)

Modules – Design a Basic Sport Program, Teaching and Learning, Basic Mental Skills
Length – 14 hours
Cost - $70.00 ($66.66 + gst)
* Replaces Old Level 2 Theory

Competition Development

Modules – Doping Prevention, Managing Conflict, Developing Athletic Abilities, Prevention and Recovery, Psychology of Performance, Coaching and Leading Effectively
Length – varies per module
Cost - $35.00 per module ($33.33 + gst)

For further information on the NCCP transition refer to the following documents:

Program Overview

NCCP Transition Overview

New NCCP Coaches

Current NCCP Coaches

NCCP Chart