Requirements for coaching U9 - U12 development teams

Learn to Train is a NCCP Community Coaching Workshops. Canada Soccer's LTPD workshops will give you the confidence to succeed as you enter the ranks of certified coaches in Ontario. Each level features education on age-appropriate coaching for each level of play.

The emphasis of this course is on technical and tactical development within a small sided game environment (6v6, 7v7, 8v8).

You'll learn:

• How to teach basic principles of play
• How to establish training ethics and discipline in a fun and challenging environment.
• How to communicate to this specific age group.
• This is a key time to train speed, flexibility and skills and understand your role in developing these skills.

Course description: 16 hours. A interactive workshop led by an expert facilitator with years of experience coaching soccer. You'll spend time in the classroom and on the field practicing drills. There are vibrant deliberations regarding parent management and guidance on all safety requirements.

Requirements for coaching U13+ Competitive teams

Soccer for Life is a NCCP Community Coaching Workshops.  Canada Soccer's LTPD workshops will give you the confidence to succeed as you enter the ranks of certified coaches in Ontario. Each level features education on age-appropriate coaching for each level of play.

The emphasis of this course is on technical and tactical development within the 11-a-side game environment.

You'll learn:

• How to plan and deliver effective, enjoyable, age-appropriate practices and how to provide feedback to your players.
• How to be able to better understand the role of the coach, and the developmental stage of the players you are coaching.
• How to provide a safe practice/game environment for your players.

Course description: 16 hours. An interactive workshop led by an expert facilitator with years of experience coaching soccer. You'll spend time in the classroom and on the field practicing drills. There are vibrant deliberations regarding parent management and guidance on all safety requirements.

Long Term Player Development

LTPD information

Coaching resources

Please see Ontario Soccer's website for coaching clinic information. It includes all of the coaching clinics available in the Ottawa.

Coaching Information

Other Coaching Links
Ontario Soccer Coaching Information
Coaching Association of Canada
Coaches Association of Ontario