September 16 – 24, 2023 marks the nineth annual National Coaches Week. It is a time to celebrate the positive impact coaches have on athletes and their communities across Canada. The annual campaign is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by saying #ThanksCoach.
To celebrate National Coaches Week and to show appreciation for Alberta coaches, the Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Branch is discounting NCCP multi-sport modules offered in September. Coaches can view the available courses on the NCCP Multi-Sport Calendar with registration for September courses opening on July 31. It is recommended to register early as each module has limited availability and will sell out fast.
Discounted September NCCP Multi-Sport Modules in celebration of National Coaches Week (registration opens July 31):
Competition Introduction modules (discounted 50%)
- Make Ethical Decisions
- Planning a Practice
- Basic Mental Skills
- Design a Basic Sport Program
- Teaching & Learning
Competition Development modules (most discounted 25%)
- Coaching & Leading Effectively
- Developing Athletic Abilities
- Manage a Sport Program
- Managing Conflict
- Performance Planning
- Prevention & Recovery
- Psychology of Performance
FREE IN PERSON NCCP MULTI-SPORT MODULES*
As part of the Coaching Association of Canada’s National Mental Health and Sport Project, Tourism and Sport will be delivering in person NCCP multi-sport modules focused on the topic of mental health, at no cost. These free NCCP modules will be offered to coaches on a first come, first serve basis, in limited locations and limited dates.
Free NCCP In Person Multi-Sport Modules include: Make Ethical Decisions, Planning a Practice, Basic Mental Skills and Teaching & Learning and will be offered in the following locations:
| Grande Prairie: | August 26, 27, September 9, and 10 |
| Fort McMurray: | September 9, 14/15, 17, and 23 |
| Edmonton: | September 13, 14, 20/21, and 27/28 |
| Red Deer: | September 9, 16, and 23 |
| Calgary: | September 11, 17, 23 and 30 |
| Lethbridge: | September 15, 16, and 17 |
Registration for free in person modules is now open!
Click the location above for the registration link.
*A deposit will be collected at registration and will be refunded upon confirmed attendance. Deposit will be forfeited for no shows and for those providing less than 2 business days withdrawal notice.
The goal of the Mental Health and Sport project is to improve the mental health literacy of coaches in Canada, remove barriers and increase accessibility to mental health resources. For additional mental health information, please see the Mental Health and Sport Resource Hub: https://coach.ca/mental-health-hub