Coaching Target Sports within Canada.

The Shooting Federation of Canada, (SFC) is pleased to announce the release of the first phase of its new coaching program, the Instructor Beginner (IB) program. Instructor Beginner will replace the old NCCP Level One program in all three disciplines of Rifle, Pistol and Shotgun.

Over the past several years, the SFC has been working closely with the

Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and volunteer committees to redesign and build this new program. The reason for change is to increase coaching standards across the country, producing higher level athletes and the ultimate outcome of more podium placings.

Work continues on the next phase, the Competition Development Phase

which will once complete; replace the old Level 2 and 3 Programs. As we get closer to its completion, we will post information as to what the transition will look like for coaches.

SHOOTING FEDERATION OF CANADA: COACH DEVELOPMENT MODEL

What if I want to become a coach?

If you are interested in becoming a coach in one of the three main target sport areas and you do not have any certification, you will follow the coach training and certification pathway as outlined below.

COACH TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PATHWAY FOR SHOOTING SPORTS:

INSTRUCTOR-BEGINNER CONTEXT TARGET GROUP: TRAINING: • Firearms Safety Test • Possession and Acquisition Licence

(restricted license for pistol) OR

• Military Range Officer (Cadet Programme)

EVALUATION: ONGOING MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION:

• Member of the SFC • 16 years of age • Experienced target shooter working with

participants who are non-competitive target shooters; entry level and ongoing participation

• LTAD Stage: Intro to Target Shooting and Active for Life

Completion of 12 hour SFC Instructor-Beginner coach training workshop

+

Complete / Multi-sport Part A training otherwise known as: Making Ethical Decisions, Nutrition and

Plan a Practice

Complete a coaching portfolio

+

Complete an on-site evaluation

CERTIFIED

Professional Development (PD) points

– 10 per 5 year cycle

Examples:

- Complete Multi-sport Part B training, otherwise known as: Teaching and Learning, Designing a Basic Sports Program and Basic Mental Skills

- Complete additional SFC Instructor-Beginner training workshops

OR

- Complete Competition-Development training

What if I have already taken some coaching courses?

If you have taken part of the old level one, or you were even “fully certified” under the old level one program, your status in the Locker will soon be changed to say “trained”. The Locker is the CAC coach registry.

Due to the amount of new content in the Instructor-Beginner program, including the introduction of the long term athlete development model (LTAD), coaches certified under the old program will be required to take additional training in order to regain the “certified” status.

*Coaches will have five (5) years to complete the required courses or their certification will fully expire. From this point forward, coaches will no longer be able to gain recognition as a “level” one certified coach.

Transfer of Qualifications

SFC has worked with the CAC as to how the transition from being partially or fully certified at level one will look.

The CAC will change your status to “trained”. SFC coaches will need to take their NCCP Part A theory which consists of three modules. Make Ethical Decisions (MED), Plan a Practice and Nutrition. These are multisport modules and can be taken at many community centers or colleges. There is a challenge process available. Please contact the CAC directly about challenging multisport modules.

Coaches will also be required to either take the 12 hour Instructor- Beginner training or request to be evaluated at that level. I-B Courses will be offered provincially. Watch for postings. To request an evaluation, contact the SFC to be put in contact with an evaluator in your area. You must be able to have a full understanding of all the material in the Instructor Beginner course to pass the evaluation. The current evaluation fee is $75.00.

Trained vs. Certified

The NCCP model distinguishes between training and certification. Coaches can participate in training opportunities to acquire or refine the skills and knowledge required for a particular coaching context as defined by the sport and be considered "trained".

To become "certified" in a coaching context, coaches must be evaluated on their demonstrated ability to perform within that context in areas such as program design, practice planning, performance analysis, program management, ethical coaching, support to participants during training, and support to participants in competition.

Certified coaches enjoy the credibility of the sporting community and of the athletes they coach because they have been observed and evaluated “doing” what is required of them as a competent coach in their sport. They are recognized as meeting or exceeding the high standards embraced by more than 60 national sport organizations in Canada. Fostering confidence at all levels of sport, certification is a benefit shared by parents, athletes, sport organizations, and our communities.

NCCP coaches are described as follows:

In Training – when they have completed some of the required training for a context Trained – when they have completed all required training for a context; Certified – when they have completed all evaluation requirements for a context.

Maintenance of Certification

As part of the new coaching model, coaches will be required to “maintain” their coach certification. Coaches must now obtain Professional Development (PD) points. Maintenance of Certification was designed by the NCCP stakeholders as a way to recognize YOU, certified coaches, for the coach education professional development you are already doing! The CAC and the rest of the NCCP stakeholders strongly believe in the power of continued education and as certified coaches you lead the way in exemplifying just how important continued education is.

At the IB level, coaches must obtain ten (10) PD points in five (5) years.

This can be done in many ways. As an active coach, you can obtain a yearly “active coaching” PD points. In the Locker you will see a tab marked maintenance, enter here to earn PD points. Coaches can also take courses in Part B of the multisport training. Modules include: Teaching and Learning, Designing a Basic Sports Program and Basic Mental Skills. PD points will also be rewarded for taking the Competition Development training once released by the SFC (expected release of Spring 2016).

Competition Development and Competition High Performance

Competition development once released (estimated release of spring 2016) will follow a similar pathway and will replace a combination of the old NCCP level 2 and level 3. Competition High Performance will replace the old level 4 and level 5 (date to be determined).

Learning Facilitator Training

Interested in instructing the Instructor Beginner modules? Facilitators must complete multisport facilitator core training offered at the provincial level. They must also take Part A theory including the online evaluation for MED. Facilitators are required to be a Level Two NCCP certified coach with at least two (2) years coaching experience.

STEPS TO BECOMING A LEARNING FACILITATOR

If all above steps are completed successfully:

Step 1 Identification and selection of LF candidates

Step 2 Application

Step 3 LF Training Workshop & CAC MLF Training & Development Workshop

Step 4 Observation and co-facilitation

Step 5 Practice Delivery

Step 6 Evaluation for Certification

Step 7 Certified LF delivers workshops

Step 8 Maintenance of Certification

SELECTION OF LEARNING FACILITATORS In selecting Master Learning Facilitators (MLF) and Learning Facilitator (LF) candidates, the following is recommended: • Recognised as a national or provincial leader in coaching education • Excellent facilitation skills • Sound, advanced technical knowledge of the discipline’s firearm(s) • Strong advocate of the new NCCP • Positive attitude and ability to work constructively with others • Previous teaching/facilitating experience • Post-secondary education in health sciences, kinesiology, physical

education or related discipline • Level 2 certified coach with minimum 2 years coaching experience in a

specific shooting discipline • Completion of Multi-Sport Module A and MED on-line evaluation The SFC will be examining the process that will determine who has jurisdiction for the selection and recruitment of MLFs and LFs. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LEARNING FACILITATOR (Adapted from the Federation of Canadian Archers CAP submission, 2005) 1. Planning, Preparation and Follow-up

• communicates with host organisation to establish parameters of workshop

• communicates with host organisation and SFC to ensure all candidates are SFC members

• arrives at workshop venue prepared with necessary materials and equipment

• inspects workshop venue, including range, to ensure equipment is appropriate, in place and functioning correctly

• completes and distributes administrative material at the completion of the workshop

2. Leading and Communicating

• draws clear links between each learning activity and the desired coaching outcome

• presents situations clearly and guides participants through the problem solving process

- allows participants to solve the problems presented in the workshop

- identifies key issues in a given situation and structures the environment to permit a process of guided discovery

- allows instructors to attempt to solve a problem before exposing them to a referenced solution

- checks for understanding of the presented material • manages group discussions by:

- ensuring all participants are working on task - reminding participants to use their present coaching

situation as a point of reference - ensuring that all participants have the opportunity to

discuss and exchange ideas - structuring the time and environment to ensure that there

are little or no periods of inactivity - limits interventions to answering questions, clarifying a

task, referencing material or providing instruction - generating enthusiasm in the assigned activities - working collaboratively with participants to generate ideas

• intervenes in group discussions only in the following situations: - the discussion is off topic - the discussion is being led by one person - the conclusions being reached are incorrect (contrary to

the reference material) - the group is at an impasse - the group is ready for the next task

• attempts to learn the names of all participants, and addresses each participant by his/her name

• listens actively and effectively • articulates ideas clearly and concisely • draws on the prior experience of the group

3. Valuing and Modelling

• Understands and clearly articulates the NCCP Code of Ethics • Understands and clearly articulates the philosophy of the NCCP • Uses non-discriminatory, non-sexist and inclusive language • Shares attention among all participants in the workshop • Develops a working relationship with participants and

demonstrates an awareness of the leadership role of a LF • Promotes the value and quality of NCCP certification • Promotes personal and professional development for instructors • Willing to accept constructive criticism • Willing to provide feedback toward the ongoing development of

the workshop materials • Assesses others fairly and accurately

• Seeks to continue improving LF skills, and pursues ongoing development opportunities

• Behaves in a professional manner throughout the workshop • Dresses appropriately for facilitating a workshop

4. Programme and Subject Matter Expertise

• Understands and can clearly articulate the structure of the NCCP and the SFC NCCP Coach Development model

• Understands and can clearly articulate the coaching outcomes for which the workshop was designed

• Is able to assess where participants fit within the SFC coaching model, and to give advice on further coaching development

• Can apply the content of the reference material in a practical sense

• Can relate the safety issues in Shooting • Can relate the athletic abilities to the requirements of Shooting • Understands the growth and development guidelines as they

relate to Shooting, using SFC’s LTAD model phases for this context

• Understands the stages of skill development in Shooting in the I-B Context

5. Technology

• Is familiar with and can use technologies such as TV/VCR, overhead projector, computer-projected image technologies and computer/internet system if appropriate

LEARNING FACILITATOR EVALUATION • During LF training, there will be opportunities for micro-teaching of

various portions of the curriculum. Microteaching is done in pairs, and is followed by self and peer assessment and MLF evaluation.

• Following LF training, each candidate is required to facilitate two complete workshops.

• Both workshops are to be co-facilitated with a MLF, and followed by a MLF and self-review/evaluation to identify any areas requiring further training or preparation. MLFs can be evaluated individually by peers and/or Multi-sport MLFs.

• Assessment and Evaluation are completed using the LF Evaluation Tool.

MASTERING LEARNING FACILITATOR TRAINING Training of Master Learning Facilitators takes place at one weekend-long MLF workshop. SFC will announce dates and locations of such training. If you feel that this level of training fits your abilities, please contact the SFC directly. MLFs may train and evaluate Learning Facilitators where needed at the national, regional and provincial levels. Fees and certification are dictated by SFC policy. MLFs and LFs must remain active and search out professional development opportunities in order to maintain certification. From time-to-time, SFC will provide further training opportunities for I-B MLFs. Advanced Coaching Diploma

The Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD) is the pinnacle of a coaches’ education in the National Coaching Certification Program. ACD coaches are recognized as being among the most qualified coaches and leaders of athletes and sport programs provincially, nationally and internationally.

The Diploma consists of four core themes; Coaching Leadership, Coaching Effectiveness, Performance Planning, and Training and Competition Readiness. Each theme requires coaches to complete a series of modules comprised of several 3 hour units of in-classroom sessions, seminars, workshops or labs. Coaches will be evaluated in each module based on their ability to demonstrate competency coaching developing athletes. Coaches enrolled in the Diploma program will work with a designated master and/or mentor coach who will support them in their completion of program requirements. The diploma program requires a mid-point and final assessment by a panel of content specialists. The Diploma is one step towards certification in the Competition-Development Advanced Gradation context. To complete his/her certification, the coach must contact his/her NSO to apply for the sport-specific evaluation.

For coaches seeking Level 4/5 task recognition, please contact your Canadian Sport Institute (CSI) or Canadian Sport Centre (CSC) Director to get your personal mapping/schedule.

Target Coaches of the Advanced Coaching Diploma

The Advanced Coaching Diploma predominantly targets coaches working with Train to Train and Train to Compete athletes, which may include:

• Canada Games and provincial team head coaches; • Personal coaches of pre-carded, provincially carded, and

developmental carded athletes; • Club coaches of highly ranked clubs and self-made/entrepreneurial

coaches; • Post-secondary coaches (CIS, NCAA, CCAA); • NSO-identified coaches with potential to develop into coaches of

high performance athletes; • National Training Centre coaches and assistant coaches;

The Diploma Program

The Advanced Coaching Diploma provides flexibility for the active coach with a busy schedule. The Diploma is available in a two year, part-time program, but may be obtained in more or less time depending on the location; various delivery schedules are available.

Entry Pre-requisites

Please download the Advanced Coaching Diploma brochure for the entry pre-requisites for coaches wishing to achieve an Advanced Coaching Diploma. Please contact the CSI or CSC in your region for more information on enrolling.

Cost

The full cost of the Diploma is $3000.00 and $13000.00 for international students. Tuition is paid in two installments but may vary by location. A number of grants and bursaries may be available depending on location.

Locations & Contact Information

• CANADIAN SPORT CENTRE ATLANTIC www.cscatlantic.ca/advanced-coaching-diploma/ Director: Mark Smith (msmith@sportnovascotia.ca) • CANADIAN SPORT INSTITUTE PACIFIC www.csipacific.ca/coaches/acd/acd-overview/ Director: David Hill (dhill@cscpacific.ca)

• CANADIAN SPORT INSTITUTE CALGARY www.csicalgary.ca/coaching Director: Jason Sjostrom (jsjostrom@csicalgary.ca) • CANADIAN SPORT CENTRE MANITOBA www.cscm.ca/en/nci/ Director: David Telles-Langdon (d.telles-langdon@uwinnipeg.ca) • INSTITUT NATIONAL DU SPORT DU QUÉBEC insquebec.org/en/Developpement-Professionel Director: André Fournier (afournier@insquebec.org) • CANADIAN SPORT INTITUTE ONTARIO csiontario.ca/home/acd-program/ Director: Wendy Dobbin (wdobbin@csiontario.ca) • CANADIAN SPORT CENTRE SASKATCHEWAN