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Western Competition Coach - Training Pathway

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Expiry: Never

Disciplines

Western

Program

Introduction to Coaching/Certification

Subjects

NCCP


Competition Coaches work with equestrians of all ages entering the competitive world of equestrian sport.

Competition Coaches are working with equestrians who are learning to cope with the physical and mental challenges of competition and develop further competitive skills. These coaches have the skills and training to support athletes physically, mentally, tactically and technically as they take the skills they have learned and learn to use them in competition.

Competition Coaches use programs like Learn to Ride to complement their student development.

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 candidates must meet the following certification-specific admission requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Show proof of achieving the following riding pre-requisite
If you have completed a Rider Level but it is not showing as complete, please click the Email Proof to send Ontario Equestrian the certificate of completion, or contact our coaching team at coaching@ontarioequestrian.ca

Note: In exceptional cases, candidates meeting all admissions requirements but no longer able to ride or drive for physical reasons may apply for exemption. For more information, contact Ontario Equestrian's Coaching Team
  EC Learn To - Western Rider Level Intermediate
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, 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 Analyzing Beginner Equestrian Performance
  NCCP Analyze Competitive Performance
  Ontario Equestrian Preparing for EC NCCP Evaluation
  EC Lunging Foundations
  Ontario Equestrian Western Instructor and Competition Coach Workshop
  Ontario Equestrian Western Evaluation Day Preparation Clinic
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 Teaching and Learning
  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