NCCP Level 1
In order to receive your NCCP Level 1 Coaching certification, you need to complete all three components of the certification program: the Technical, Practical, and the Multi-Sport Module (Introduction to Competition- Part A).
Technical
The Level 1 Technical course has been designed to introduce the game of volleyball and basic coaching concepts to novice coaches. Coaches will be expected to participate in a series of learning experiences designed to assist them in improving their volleyball coaching abilities and to have those coaching abilities assessed throughout the course. These activities represent the minimum standard for the training and certification of Level 1 - Volleyball coaches within the new NCCP.
Analyzing performance: Candidates will be expected to reference and apply appropriate models to identify important aspects of performance that the athletes need to improve.
Planning a practice: Candidates will be expected to develop practice plans which are relevant to their athletes and take into consideration their performance capacities, performance goals, seasonal training phases, and athlete safety.
Planning and designing a sport program: Candidates will be required to demonstrate the ability to design a sport program which is consistent with the guidelines of Volleyball Canada’s Athlete Development Model and is appropriate for the athlete’s age group, skill level and aimed at improving performance.
Providing support in training:In a volleyball specific environment, conduct activities that are enjoyable, safe, structured, and consistent with NCCP and Canadian volleyball philosophy and values
Supporting the competitive experience: During and/or leading to a competition, provide support to the participants/athletes in a manner that is consistent with the NCCP and Canadian volleyball philosophy and values.
Program management: Take measures to ensure the needs of the participants/athlete and the sport programs/activities under the coach’s responsibility are met.
Ethical coaching:Analyze a situation that has ethical implications and that is frequently encountered in the coaching context. Propose a course of action consistent with the NCCP Code of ethics, philosophy, and values.
Four areas of emphasis
Introduction / Team Play 3h30
Technical / Tactical Skills 3h20
Practice Planning / Training 2h25
Assessment and/or Practical Workshops 5h10
Prerequisite: Minimum 16 years of age
Practical
These are the minimum requirements for achieving your Level 1 Practical component as prescribed by Volleyball Canada in conjunction with the Coaching Association of Canada. Additional requirements may be added on a case-by-case basis.
- Successful completion of the Level 1 Technical Course
Follow-up Requirements:
Download Level 1 Practical Form
- Minimum of 40 total "training" hours of coaching is required
- Observe a practice directed by a Level 1 certified volleyball coach (Level 2 or higher is recommended) and complete the Practice Observation Form provided.
- Be observed by a Level 1 or higher (Level 2 or higher is recommended) mentor coach in a practice setting.
- Completion of the Record of Experience for Practical Component
- Membership with your Provincial/Territorial Volleyball Association during the full period in which the follow-up requirements are being completed.
Contact Jim Plakas for further information, jplakas@albertavolleyball.com
Introduction to Competition - Part A (replacing Level 1 Theory)
The content of the Theory course is basic to the broader education of the program. Topics such as leadership and communication, growth and development, psychology of sport, skill analysis, sport safety, ethics and training are covered in increasing depth from level one upwards.
Modules include:
- Introduction
- Make Ethical Decisions
- Planning a Practice
- Nutrition
Part A and B courses are provided by local municipalities and the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation. For the up to date schedule and location for courses please click on the link below or call Susan Jackson at (780) 422-8294.
