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Competition Coach Specialist - English - Jumping - Training Pathway

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Expiry: Never

Disciplines

English

Program

Introduction to Coaching/Certification

Subjects

NCCP


Competition Coach Specialists - Jumping, focus on improving athlete skills for Hunter/Jumper competitors. The equestrians being coached by Competition Coach Specialists are generally working in one specific discipline with access to horses matching their skill level, competing on a regular basis at provincial, territorial and regional levels (1.0m to 1.20m at EC Silver or Gold shows).

Competition Coach Specialists are working with these equestrians to develop the accuracy of their performances and develop the physical and mental skills needed as they begin to determine their ultimate goal in equestrian sport.

The following is required

1. Introduction to EC NCCP Certification (recommended)

As the first step in the pathway, this short eLearning module is FREE and your first introduction to NCCP certification and the Canadian coaching framework (approximately 15 minutes).
  Introduction to EC NCCP Coach Certification
2. Pre-Requisites (Required)

Competition Coach Specialist - English - Jumping candidates must meet the following certification-specific admission requirements:

  • Be at least 20 years of age;
  • Show proof of 2 or more years of coaching athletes at the 1.0m to 1.20m at EC Silver or Gold shows; AND
  • have completed the certification below.
If you have not completed an EC NCCP Competition Coach Certification, but have several years of experience, you can send Ontario Equestrian a request to be considered for direct application to the Competition Coach Specialist certification by contacting our coaching team at coaching@ontarioequestrian.ca
  NCCP Competition Coach Evaluation - English with Jumping
3. eLearning Modules (Required)

To be in good standing with Ontario Equestrian and obtain your Registered Coach status with Equestrian Canada, you must complete the following two eLearning modules:
  Equestrian Canada: Concussion Awareness
  Fostering Healthy Equestrian Environments
4. Obtain Registered Coach Status With Equestrian Canada (Required)

Before registering for evaluation, all candidates must obtain a minimum of Registered Coach Status with Equestrian Canada.

This short, FREE, eLearning module walks you through all the steps to obtain EC Registered Coach Status.
  How to Obtain EC Registered Coach Status
5. Acknowledgement of Risk and Release of Liability (Required)

Prior to evaluation, you must complete the Acknowledgment of Risk and Release of Liability.

Please register for this free module and follow the instructions in the module to complete the Acknowledgment of Risk and Release of Liability. (Completion time: approximately 5 minutes)
  Acknowledgement of Risk and Release of Liability
6. Equestrian Modules (Recommended)

As you progress towards becoming an EC NCCP Certified Competition Coach Specialist, there are many equestrian-specific training modules available to help you get the most out of your training, improve evaluation outcomes and reach your goal.

Although this training is optional, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

The following training opportunities are offered in a virtual, live online or in-person format.

  NCCP Long-Term Equestrian Development
  NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice
  NCCP Analyze Competitive Performance
  NCCP Design an Equestrian Sport Program
  NCCP Manage an Equestrian Sport Program
7. NCCP Multisport Modules (Recommended)

The following live training modules offered by the Coaches Association of Ontario are recommended in preparation to become certified.

Click "connect to website" beside each course to link to the Coach Association of Ontario's website for more information and to register.
  NCCP Basic Mental Skills
  NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
8. NCCP Multisport Module (Required)

The following online modules must be completed before registering for evaluation.

Note: While not required, it is highly recommended that you take the NCCP Making Ethical Decisions module in the NCCP Multisport Recommended Modules, which is cheaper and INCLUDES this required NCCP Making Ethical Decisions Evaluation.

Click connect to website beside each course to link to the module information and to registration.
  NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two
  NCCP Make Ethical Decisions - Evaluation