National Coaches Week
September 15-21, 2025, is the 11th Annual National Coaches Week in Canada! To celebrate, say #ThanksCoach, and to support coaches in the work they do, SPAR will be offering a 50% discount on all NCCP multi-sport modules to Alberta coaches in September. Be sure to thank a coach and take advantage of the discounted rates!
Competition Introduction Modules.
Coaches must attend the full duration of the training to receive credit for their participation.
NCCP MAKE ETHICAL DECISIONS – 4 hours
| 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 |
| July 2 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | June 25 |
| July 3 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Jun 26 |
| July 5 | Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 1 |
| July 7 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 2 |
| July 9 | Wednesday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 6 |
| July 10 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 7 |
| July 11 | Friday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 7 |
| July 13 | Sunday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 10 |
| July 15 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 9 |
| July 18 | Friday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 16 |
| July 20 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 16 |
| July 21 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 14 |
| July 26 | Saturday | 12:00 - 4:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 19 |
| July 29 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 22 |
| August 5 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 27 |
| August 7 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | July 29 |
| August 10 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 3 |
| August 11 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 4 |
| August 13 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 5 |
| August 16 | Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 8 |
| August 19 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 11 |
| August 21 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 13 |
| August 22 | Friday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 14 |
| August 25 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 17 |
| August 25 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 20 |
| September 2 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 26 |
| September 3 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 27 |
| September 6 | Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Aug 30 |
| September 8 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 1 |
| September 10 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 2 |
| September 11 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 4 |
| September 14 | Sunday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 7 |
| September 16 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 8 |
| September 18 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 10 |
| September 19 | Friday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 11 |
| September 21 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 14 |
| September 22 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 14 |
| September 24 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 16 |
| September 25 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 17 |
| September 30 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | online | Sep 22 |
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 |
| July 14/16 | Mon/Wed | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | online | Jul 6 |
| July 26 | Saturday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Planning a Practice | online | July 19 |
| August 6 | Wednesday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Planning a Practice | online | July 28 |
| August 24 | Sunday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Planning a Practice | online | Aug 17 |
| September 18 | Thursday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Planning a Practice | online | Sep 10 |
| September 29/30 | Mon/Tues | 6:30 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | online | Sep 21 |
| Date | Day | Time | Module | Method | 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 |
| July 24 | Thursday | 4:00 - 9:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | online | Jul 17 |
| August 12 | Tuesday | 4:00 - 9:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | online | Aug 5 |
| September 3 | Wednesday | 4:00 - 9:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | online | Aug 27 |
| September 13 | Saturday | 9:00am - 2:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | online | Sep 6 |
| 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 |
| June 25/26 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | online | June 18 |
| July 19 | Saturday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | online | July 11 |
| August 12/13 | Tues/Wed | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | online | Aug 5 |
| September 7 | Sunday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | online | Aug 31 |
| September15/16 | Mon/Tues | 6:30 - 9:00pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | online | Sep 7 |
| 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 |
| July 9/10 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Teaching & Learning | online | Jul 1 |
| July 27 | Sunday | 2:00 - 8:00pm | Teaching & Learning | online | July 20 |
| August 9 | Saturday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Teaching & Learning | online | July 31 |
| Aug 25/26 | Mon/Tues | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Teaching & Learning | online | Aug 17 |
| September 9/11 | Tues/Thurs | 6:30 - 9:00pm | Teaching & Learning | online | Sep 1 |
| September 14 | Sunday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Teaching & Learning | online | Sep 7 |
| 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.