National Coaching Certification Program
The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), is the coach certification pathway program developed by the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC). NCCP is used by 60 sports Canada wide, to train, develop and track coaches training and development. Each sports pathway is designed following the CAC’s protocols, and can offer training for coaches in 3 streams – Community, Instruction and Competition.
The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), launched in 1974 and delivered in partnership with the government of Canada, provincial/territorial governments, and national/provincial/territorial sport organizations, gives coaches the confidence to succeed.
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Why a coaching program?
Coach education is extremely important to the development of 5 Pin Bowling ensuring appropriate development and training of our athletes at all levels.
What is the NCCP?
The NCCP stands for the National Coaching Certification Program. The NCCP is a coach training and certification program that assists coaches in developing their skills as a coach. Through Multi-Sport, a coach can participate in workshops that can be credited as trained in the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) database.
How can I get involved?
Connect to the Canadian 5 Pin Bowlers Association (C5PBA) website at www.c5pba.ca and click on links, then click on your Province or Territory and this will take you to your Provincial / Territorial association. You may also check out www.google.ca and type in “5 Pin Bowling” and your “Province”.
What are the steps I need to take to become a coach?
In 5 Pin Bowling there are two streams that have been identified by the C5PBA. They are the Community Coach program and the Competitive Coach program. The Community Coach program is designed for parents, grandparents or people who are interested in coaching the basics of 5 Pin Bowling. The Competitive Coach is a more advanced course developed for those who would like to coach at the provincial or national level. A person needs to complete the Community Coach program or the online Preparedness Assessment before they can take the Competitive Coach program.
