Head Coach Requirements (17U-18U)

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Head Coach Certification Requirements for 17U-18U

Head coaches must complete all Screening Requirements.

A head coach at the 17U-18U age level must complete the Advanced Development Coach Requirements which consists of three prerequisites, workshop and evaluation. Once all of these requirements are completed, the coach will receive Certified Advanced Development Coach status.

A head coach participating in Provincials or Nationals for the first or second time in 2024 must successfully complete the prerequisites and an Advanced Development Coach Workshop.

A head coach participating in Provincials or Nationals for the third time or more in 2024 must successfully complete the prerequisites, an Advanced Development Coach Workshop and an Advanced Development Coach Evaluation.

Prerequisites for Advanced Development Coach Workshop:

Foundations of Volleyball

Foundations of Volleyball (1.5 hrs). The e-modules are designed to provide all the essential information a volleyball coach will need prior to the In-Person Workshops.

DO NOT complete the “ELEMENTARY VOLLEYBALL ELEARNING & TEACHER GUIDE” e-module.

Steps on how to complete Foundations of Volleyball:

  1. Create an account on / log into the Volleyball Canada Coaching Centre (include your NCCP # to link to The Locker)
  2. Once logged in, scroll down the “Development Coach” section and click on the “+” to expand it.
  3. Under “Pre-Workshop E-Modules” is the “Foundations of Volleyball” module at the top (1.5 hrs, $89)
  4. Click on the “register” link just to the right of it to pay and begin.

Making Ethical Decisions Online Training & Evaluation

Coaches must successfully complete the Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation developed by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC).

There are 2 ways to complete the MED Online Evaluation:

  1. If a coach has completed the MED training, and it appears on their transcript, they will have unlimited attempts at the MED evaluation, at no cost.
  2. If a coach chooses to proceed directly to the MED evaluation without taking any training.
    • A fee of $85 will apply.
    • The coach will have 2 attempts at passing the evaluation. If after 2 attempts, the coach has not received a passing grade of 75% or better, they will need to sign up for MED training.

Steps on how to complete Making Ethical Decisions Training (online/in-person):

  1. Log in to The Locker with your NCCP # in The Locker. If you don’t remember your password, use the Forgot password linkto reset your password.
  2. Once logged in, click on “Calendar” at the top.
  3. Select appropriate filters, coaches can select “all prov./terr.” to see available options
  4. Click on the event to register

Steps on how to complete Making Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation WITHOUT taking the training:

  1. Log in to The Locker with your NCCP # in The Locker. If you don’t remember your password, use the Forgot password link to reset your password.
  2. Once logged in, click on “eLearning” at the top.
  3. In the left-hand menu, click on “Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation” (45 mins, $85 or free).
  4. Select the stage of athletes from the right that you work with most often.
  5. Scroll to the bottom and click on the “Begin” or “Pay Now” button to begin.

Making Headway in Sport Generic

Designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of your athletes, this multi-sport module will cover:

  • What to do to prevent concussions
  • How to recognize the signs and symptoms of a concussion
  • What to do when you suspect an athlete has a concussion
  • How to ensure athletes return to play safely

Steps on how to complete Making Headway in Sport eLearning:

  1. Log in to The Locker with your NCCP # in The Locker. If you don’t remember your password, use the Forgot password link to reset your password.
  2. Once logged in, click on “eLearning” at the top.
  3. In the left-hand menu, click on “Making Head Way” (90 mins, free)
  4. Scroll down to “Choose your module”.
  5. Click on “Sport (Generic)” module to begin.

Advanced Development Coach Workshop

The Advanced Development Coach – Indoor program is designed for coaches working with athletes in the Learn to Compete LTAD stage or 17-18 age category. The course expands on knowledge and skills learned in the Development Coach context.

Advanced Development Coach Workshop #1 (FULL)

  • Session 1 -online – Sunday, January 7  @ 7:00 – 8:00 pm: Introduction to the Advanced Development Coach Workshop
  • Session 2 -online– Wednesday, January 10 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Module 1: Skill Analysis and Intervention
  • Session 3 -online– Wednesday, January 17 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Module 2: Practice Planning: Integrating Decision Makin
  • Session 4 -online– Wednesday, January 24 @ 7:00 – 9:00 pm: Module 3: Competition Management
  • Session 4 -in person– Saturday, January 27 @ 9:00am – 3:30pm: Module 4: In Person session (Shamrock School)

Coaches must attend all 4 sessions to receive credit for the workshop.

Advanced Development Coach Workshop #2 (FULL)

  • Session 1 -online – Sunday, January 7  @ 7:00 – 8:00 pm: Introduction to the Advanced Development Coach Workshop
  • Session 2 -online– Monday, January 15 @ 7:45 – 9:45 pm: Module 1: Skill Analysis and Intervention
  • Session 3 -online– Monday, January 22 @ 7:45 – 9:45 pm: Module 2: Practice Planning: Integrating Decision Makin
  • Session 4 -online– Monday, January 29 @ 7:45 – 9:45 pm: Module 3: Competition Management
  • Session 4 -in person– Sunday, February 4 @ 9:00am – 3:30pm: Module 4: In Person session (Shamrock School)

Coaches must attend all 4 sessions to receive credit for the workshop.

Advanced Development Coach Workshop #3

  • Session 1 -online – Tuesday, April 2  @ 7:45 – 9:45 pm: Module 1: Skill Analysis and Intervention
  • Session 2 -online– Tuesday, April 9 @ 7:45 – 9:45 pm: Module 2: Practice Planning: Integrating Decision Making
  • Session 3 -online– Tuesday, April 16 @ 7:45 – 9:45 pm: : Module 3: Competition Management
  • Session 4 -online– Tuesday, April 23 @ 7:45 – 9:45 pm Module 4: Drill presentation and Debrief
  • * Please note, coaches must attend all four sessions and present a recording of their drill design project in order to receive credit for the workshop. Further details will be provided during the workshop but please ensure you have the means to record and upload a video.

REGISTER HERE

How to Find Online Workshops:

  1. Login to Volleyball Canada Coaching Centre
  2. Click “Workshops” Tab
  3. Select a Province from the drop-down menu

Advanced Development Coach Evaluation

The Advanced Development Evaluation is the final step of the NCCP Certification process. After successful completion of the evaluation a coach will then receive certified status.

The Evaluation includes:

  • Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation
  • Making Head Way (generic)
  • Analyzing Performance Evaluation (Basic Skills)
  • Portfolio & Evaluation (To be completed with a Volleyball Canada evaluator)

For more details, including how to register for the evaluation, click here.

Please note that you cannot complete your Advanced Development Coach Evaluation until you have completed your Development Coach Evaluation. If you have not completed the Development Coach Workshop but require the Advanced Development Workshop for the 2024 season please contact Scott Koskie volleyball.hp@sportmanitoba.ca

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