OSA Coaching Course
Updates
It
is
mandatory for all coaches in all District Competitive (2016) (see chart
below, recreational are required to have these course for 2017) Leagues
and higher to
have completed the required NCCP LTPD specific courses with respects to
the age
groups they are coaching in effective April 2017. Previous community courses from the old system (Child, Youth &
Senior and/or Level 1, 2, 3) will not be recognized due to improvements
implemented in the new player development system.
Please note
that coaches do not need to complete all the courses listed below, they are
only required to complete the course that corresponds with the age group(s)
they will be coaching.
·
Active
Start U4-U5
·
FUNdamentals
U6-U8
·
Learn
to Train U9-U12
·
Soccer
for Life U13+
Making
Head Way in Soccer
Coaches will
also be required to complete the FREE online module ‘Making Head Way in Soccer
Concussion Course’ provided by the National Coaching Certificate Program
(NCCP). This online module can be found on the NCCP website and will require 60-90
minutes to complete.
Make Ethical Decisions
(MED)
The Make
Ethical Decisions (MED) is a course that is required for all coaches who take
LTPD Coaching Courses. Coaches are required to attend the mandatory in-class
MED course, which runs approximately 3 hours in length. This course is an NCCP
course, and will show up on Coaches transcripts on NCCP's "The Locker".
There is an online evaluation that pertains to the in-class MED course,
however, only coaches looking to attain a C Licence will need to have this
portion completed.
To Search and Register for an
MED Course - please click
here
To host an
MED course within your district of club - please click
here
Respect in Sport Activity
Leader Program
The RIS Activity Leader
Program is the risk management
industry leading education and certification program for youth leaders to
recognize, understand and respond to issues of bullying, abuse, harassment and
discrimination.
Under this
new agreement, The OSA will be expanding the education and certification
program to further include more Coaches in our system and Match Officials. The
following is the approved five‑year program phase in process: