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 |
| January 12 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 4 |
| January 14 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 6 |
| January 15 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 7 |
| January 17 | Friday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 9 |
| January 20 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 12 |
| January 21 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 13 |
| January 23 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 15 |
| January 26 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 19 |
| January 27 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 19 |
| January 28 | Wednesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 21 |
| January 31 | Friday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 23 |
| February 2 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 26 |
| February 4 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 27 |
| February 6 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Jan 29 |
| February 8 | Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 2 |
| February 9 | Sunday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 2 |
| February 10 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 2 |
| February 11 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 3 |
| February 14 | Friday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 6 |
| February 18 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 10 |
| February 21 | Friday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 13 |
| February 23 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 16 |
| February 24 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 16 |
| February 25 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 17 |
| February 27 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 19 |
| March 1 | Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 21 |
| March 3 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 23 |
| March 7 | Friday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Feb 27 |
| March 9 | Sunday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 2 |
| March 10 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 2 |
| March 13 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 5 |
| March 15 | Saturday | 1:00 - 5:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 7 |
| March 17 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 9 |
| March 18 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 10 |
| March 21 | Friday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 13 |
| March 25 | Tuesday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 17 |
| March 27 | Thursday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 19 |
| March 29 | Saturday | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 21 |
| March 30 | Sunday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 23 |
| March 31 | Monday | 5:00 - 9:00pm | Make Ethical Decisions | Online | Mar 23 |
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 |
| January 13/14 | Mon/Tues | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | Online | Jan 5 |
| February 5/6 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | Online | Jan 28 |
| February 22 | Saturday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Planning a Practice | Online | Feb 14 |
| March 5/6 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Planning a Practice | Online | Feb 25 |
| March 23 | Sunday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Planning a Practice | Online | Mar 16 |
| 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 |
| February 20 | Thursday | 4:30 - 9:00pm | Basic Mental Skills | Online | Feb 12 |
| March 8 | Saturday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Basic Mental Skills | Online | Feb 28 |
| 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 |
| January 18 | Saturday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | Online | Jan 10 |
| February 11/12 | Tues/Wed | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | Online | Feb 3 |
| March 16 | Sunday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Design a Basic Sport Program | Online | Mar 9 |
| 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 |
| January 11 | Saturday | 9:00am -2:30pm | Teaching and Learning | Online | Jan 3 |
| January 29/30 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 -9:00pm | Teaching and Learning | Online | Jan 21 |
| February 22 | Saturday | 9:00am - 2:30pm | Teaching and Learning | Online | Feb 14 |
| Mar 12/13 | Wed/Thurs | 6:00 - 9:00pm | Teaching and Learning | Online | Mar 4 |
| March 22 | Saturday | 9:00am - 3:00pm | Teaching and Learning | Online | Mar 14 |
| 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.