BC Netball supports the development and training of coaches of all levels and experiences and encourages you to become certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP). The NCCP is delivered in partnership with the government of Canada, provincial/territorial governments and national/provincial/territorial sport organizations with workshops designed for all types of coaches. More information can be found by visiting viasport.ca or coach.ca. The NCCP course calendar can be found here.
For coaching opportunities, please visit our coaching opportunities page.
You can also check our clinics page for upcoming coaching clinics.
Here you can find our Long Term Athlete Development Program.
About the NCCP Levels
Level 1
There are 4 components to the Level 1 coaching certification program:
- Theory – complete the NCCP Competition Theory A (3 modules- Make Ethical Decisions, Planning a Practice, Nutrition).
- Technical – attend the netball technical course.
- Practical – complete a set number of hours coaching a team at a club or junior level.
- Assessment – be assessed by a trainer.
Level 2
There are 4 components to the Level 2 coaching certification program:
- Theory – complete the NCCP Competition Theory B (3 modules- Design a Basic Sport Program, Teaching and Learning, Basic Mental Skills).
- Technical – attend the netball technical course.
- Practical – complete a set number of hours coaching a team at a junior or club level.
- Assessment – be assessed by a trainer.
Level 3
There are 4 components to the Level 3 coaching certification program:
- Theory – Developing Competition (4 of these 6 modules are required to be completed- Developing Athletic Abilities, Coaching and Leading Effectively, Leading Drug Free Sport, Prevention and Recovery, Psychology of Performance, Managing Conflict).
- Technical – attend the netball technical course.
- Practical – complete a set number of hours coaching a team at a club, provincial or national level.
- Assessment – Be assessed by a trainer.
Visit NCCP course calendar to find upcoming courses in your city and http://coach.ca/multi-sport-training-s15501 to read a full description of each module.
If you are interested in becoming certified through the NCCP, please contact our Coaching Director (click here for contact information) to learn more about coaching, reimbursement opportunities, and in-house seminars offered. You can also check our clinics page for upcoming coaching clinics.