Canada Soccer C License Announced
Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce registration is now open for a new Canada Soccer Coach C License course, which begins March 18, 2021.
The course will offer a theory component, which will be delivered online and an in-person practical component, which will take place at the Ontario Soccer Centre, once it is safe to resume in-person activities under the Ontario Soccer Return to Play Guidelines.
Overview:
The Canada Soccer Coach C License is the entry-level course for the Licensing Stream pathway and prepares the coach to progress to the Development Stream (Children or Youth) or Performance Stream (Senior). The C License involves the facilitation of learning opportunities for the coach to develop an understanding of the coaching process.
What do you learn?
The C License content involves theoretical and practical components focusing on holistic, effective coaching. The workshop modules covers content including:
- Vision, Mission, Values;
- Understanding the Person, the Practice & the Play;
- Mental Health and wellbeing in coaching;
- Safe Sport;
- The Coaching Process;
- Designing and delivering a training session;
- Introduction to the Principles of Play;
- Developing the individual player;
- Introduction to presentation skills;
- Introduction to the use of technology in coaching.
Coaches who obtain a C Licence Certification will be able to be a Head Coach in some Regional Leagues and Assistant Coach in the OPDL.
What are the course pre-requisites?
Prior to registering for the C Licence course, coaches must complete the following:
The completion of Learn to Train OR Soccer for Life is strongly recommended, but not required.
Structure of the C License Course
The course will consist of eight online Zoom sessions and one on-field practical session.
Dates & Location
Theory Component - Online sessions on Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.:
- March 18
- March 25
- April 1
- April 8
- April 15
- April 22
- April 29
- May 6
On-field Practical will be at the Ontario Soccer Centre (7601 Martin Grove Road - Vaughan, Ontario)
- Date To Be Confirmed once Public Health Restrictions Allow – 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
NOTE: 100% attendance and engagement is required for the duration of the course.
What is the cost?
$850
Application and Registration
Coaches are required to apply for the course via Coach Centre, providing proof of their completion of the pre-requisites. Upon being approved, coaches are then able to register for the course they are interested in.
If you have any questions, please contact Lyndon Hooper, Coordinator, Coach Education, Player Development & Club Licensing.
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