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Western Competition Coach - Training Pathway

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Expiry: Never

Disciplines

Western

Audience

Coach

Program

Introduction to Coaching/Certification

Subjects

Western

Specialty

Western

Context

Competition Coach


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)

The following are required pre-requisites for the Certification Program: Western Competition Coach
  EC Learn To - Western Rider Level Intermediate
3. 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
4. Equestrian Modules (Recommended)

As you progress towards becoming an EC NCCP Certified Competition Coach, there is plenty of training available to help you reach your goal. Most of the training, though optional, is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Review the training available and find training opportunities offered in a virtual environment or live and in-person.

Training should be completed prior to moving to evaluation.

  Ontario Equestrian Introduction to EC NCCP Certification
  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
5. NCCP Multisport Modules (Recommended)

The following live training modules offered by the Coaches Association of Ontario are recommended in preparation to become certified. You will be taken to an external website to register.

  NCCP Teaching and Learning
  NCCP Basic Mental Skills
  NCCP Make Ethical Decisions
6. Online Evaluations (Required)

The following online evaluations must be completed to be certified. You will be taken to an external site to complete evaluations administered by the Coaching Association of Canada.

  NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two
  NCCP Make Ethical Decisions - Evaluation