Competition Introduction Modules.
Coaches must attend the full duration of the training to receive credit for their participation.
NCCP MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS – 4 hours
Effective April 1, 2026, NCCP Make Ethical Decisions (MED) training and evaluation will be delivered as a single online eLearning module in the Locker. All coaches who have not yet completed the MED Online Evaluation before March 31, 2026, will be required to complete the new eLearning module which includes both training and evaluation.
| Learning Environment | Registration Fee | Frequency of Module Offering |
| Online Delivery (Zoom) | $45.00 | Weekly |
| In Person Delivery | $45.00 | Limited |
| Date | Day | Time | Module | Method | Deadline |
| March 9 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Mar 1 |
| March 11 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Mar 3 |
| March 12 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Mar 4 |
| March 14 | Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Mar 7 |
| March 15 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Mar 8 |
| *NEW* March 18 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Mar 15 |
| *NEW* March 22 | Sunday | 3:00 - 7:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Mar 18 |
By successfully completing the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions (MED) training, coaches will be fully equipped to handle ethical situations with confidence and surety. The training helps coaches identify the legal, ethical, and moral implications of difficult and potentially unsafe situations that present themselves in the world of team and individual sport.
Upon completing the MED module you’ll be able to:
- analyze a challenging situation and determine if it has moral, legal or ethical implications.
- apply the NCCP Ethical Decision-Making Model to properly respond to each situation in a way that is consistent with the NCCP Code of Ethics.
Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation:
The Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation provides the opportunity to apply the skills learned in the module to real life situations. After completing the module, coaches can access the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation at no additional charge through the Locker. Successful completion of the MED online evaluation is necessary to be certified in most sport-specific coaching pathways.
NCCP PLANNING A PRACTICE – 5 hours
| Learning Environment | Registration Fee | Frequency of Module Offering |
| Online Delivery (Zoom) | $60.00 | Monthly |
| In Person Delivery | $60.00 | Limited |
| March 10/11 | Tues/Wed | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | online | Mar 2 |
| March 22 | Sunday | 3:00 - 8:00pm | Planning a Practice | online | Mar 15 |
| April 7/8 | Tues/Wed | 9:00am - 11:30am | Planning a Practice | Online | March 31 |
| April 16/17 | Thurs/Fri | 6:30 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | Online | April 9 |
| April 19 | Sunday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Planning a Practice | Online | April 12 |
| May 2 | Saturday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Planning a Practice | Online | April 25 |
| May 25/26 | Mon/Tues | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | Online | May 18 |
| Date | Day | Time | Module | online | Deadline |
Planning a Practice module consists of two components:
- a five-hour in-class/online delivered module
- a free NCCP Emergency Action Plan eLearning activity
Coaches must complete both components to receive full credit for having taken the Planning a Practice Module.
Planning a Practice learning activities will prepare coaches to:
- explain the importance of logistics in the development of a practice plan;
- establish an appropriate structure for a practice; and
- identify appropriate activities for each part of the practice.
After completing the NCCP Emergency Action Plan eLearning activity, coaches will be able to:
- describe the importance of having an Emergency Action Plan (EAP);
- identify when to activate the EAP;
- explain the responsibilities of the charge person and call person when the EAP is activated; and
- create a detailed EAP that includes all required information for responding to an emergency.
A Home Study format is available for those coaches requiring an alternative learning option.
NCCP BASIC MENTAL SKILLS – 4 hours
| Learning Environment | Registration Fee | Frequency of Module Offering |
| Online Delivery (Zoom) | $45.00 | Monthly |
| In Person Delivery | $45.00 | Limited |
| March 18 | Wednesday | 4:00 - 9:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | online | Mar 11 |
| April 12 | Sunday | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | Online | April 5 |
| April 23 | Thursday | 4:00 - 9:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | Online | April 16 |
| May 11 | Monday | 4:00 - 9:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | Online | May 4 |
| May 30 | Saturday | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | Online | May 23 |
| Date | Day | Time | Module | Method | Deadline |
After completing Basic Mental Skills module, you will be able to:
- recognize signs that an athlete may need to improve his or her goal setting, focus, and anxiety control skills; and develop tools to help the athlete to make improvements in these areas; and
- run simple guided activities that help athletes improve basic mental skills.
A Home Study format is available for those coaches requiring an alternative learning option.
NCCP DESIGN A BASIC SPORT PROGRAM – 5 hours
| Learning Environment | Registration Fee | Frequency of Module Offering |
| Online Delivery (Zoom) | $50.00 | Monthly |
| In Person Delivery | $50.00 | Limited |
| March 27 | Friday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | online | Mar 20 |
| April 18 | Saturday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | Online | April 11 |
| April 29/30 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | Online | April 22 |
| May 12/13 | Tues/Wed | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | Online | May 5 |
| May 24 | Sunday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | Online | May 17 |
| Date | Day | Time | Module | Method | Deadline |
After completing Design a Basic Sport Program module, you will be able to:
- develop a program structure based on opportunities for training and competition.
- establish indicators of athlete development in the program; and
- develop practice plans that reflect seasonal training priorities.
A Home Study format is available for those coaches requiring an alternative learning option.
NCCP TEACHING AND LEARNING – 5 hours
| Learning Environment | Registration Fee | Frequency of Module Offering |
| Online Delivery (Zoom) | $60.00 | Monthly |
| In Person Delivery | $60.00 | Limited |
| March 16/17 | Mon/Tues | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Teaching & Learning | online | Mar 9 |
| March 29 | Sunday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Teaching & Learning | online | Mar 22 |
| April 7/9 | Tues/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Teaching & Learning | Online | March 31 |
| April 27 | Monday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Teaching & Learning | Online | April 20 |
| May 6/7 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Teaching & Learning | Online | April 29 |
| May 23 | Saturday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Teaching & Learning | Online | May 16 |
| Date | Day | Time | Module | Method | Deadline |
After completing the NCCP Teaching and Learning module, you will be able to:
- assess your own beliefs regarding effective teaching.
- analyze certain coaching situations to see if they promote learning.
- create conditions that promote learning and self-esteem through:
- appropriate consideration of the affective, cognitive, and motor dimensions of learning the use of words and methods that relate to an athlete’s preferred learning style.
- a sound organization.
- active supervision; and
- the use of well-formulated feedback offered at the right time and with the right frequency
- use teaching assessment grids to gather objective information on teaching effectiveness and use this data to develop an action plan to enhance your own effectiveness as a teacher and coach.
A Home Study format is available for those coaches requiring an alternative learning option.