The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) is a coach training and certification program for all coaches in more than 60 sports. The NCCP has moved towards a competency-based approach where coaches are:
- trained in NCCP outcomes relevant to the participants they are coaching
(recreational participants to National level athletes); - evaluated by demonstrating coaching outcomes to a specified standard.
To learn more about the NCCP, visit the Coaching Association of Canada web site and refer to the Karate Canada NCCP Operations Manual.
For information and delivery guidelines on the updated and/or online Instruction Beginner workshop, please refer to the following Inst. Beg. Annex. For information and delivery guidelines on the updated and/or online Competition Introduction workshop, please refer to the Comp Intro Annex.
Karate Canada has defined a participant and a coach development model as well as 3 pathways in order to clarify how one goes about becoming a certified coach, and to demonstrate the overall vision of the federation for its coaches and participants in the years to come.
Instruction Beginner Certification
This workshop is tailored for coaches of athletes who wish to equip themselves with fundamental karate coaching knowledge. The workshop focuses on planning, safety, basic teaching and learning theory, as well as preparing coaches to analyze karate skills.
NOTE: It is recommended to hold a karate brown belt to take this course.
For upcoming in-person or online workshops, please refer to your Provincial Karate Organization.
- Instruction Beginner Coach Pathway (PDF)
- Instruction Beginner Coach Portfolio to submit for evaluation (Fillable PDF)
Competition Introduction Certification
Intended for coaches who want to enhance their repertoire of karate skills and possibly enter their athletes into competition, this weekend workshop is a good introduction to the competitive environment of the sport. Coaches will learn in-depth planning, supporting and improving athlete competition skills, and a detailed overview of the rules governing karate competitive settings.
NOTE: It is recommended to have done the Instruction Beginner course prior to register for the Competition Introduction course. Coaches should also hold a black belt in karate.
For upcoming workshops, please refer to your Provincial Karate Organization.
- Competition Introduction Coach Pathway (PDF)
- Competition Introduction Coach Portfolio to submit for evaluation (Fillable PDF)
Competition Development Certification
For senior level coaches working with Provincial and National Team athletes, this mix of multisport and karate specific modules will provide well-rounded training for developing competitive athletes. Participants will learn to manage a competitive sport program, effectively deal with sport psychology and ethical issues, as well as learn to analyze and evaluate skill and performance.
NOTE: It is recommended to have done the Competition Introduction course prior to register to the Competition Development workshop. Coaches should also hold a karate black belt.
For upcoming workshops, please contact info@karatecanada.org.
Competition Development Advanced Gradation (CDAG)
For advanced level coaches working with Junior National Team athletes, this mix of the Advanced Coaching Diploma and karate specific apprenticeships will provide well-rounded training for coaches of Next Gen competitive athletes. Participants will learn to manage and lead all facets of a national team program.
NOTE: Coaches must be at least Competition Development certified.
For further information on the program, please contact info@karatecanada.org.
- CDAG Coach Pathway (PDF)
Competition High-Performance (HP)
For advanced level coaches working with senior National Team athletes, this mix of the Advanced Coaching Diploma and karate specific apprenticeships will provide well-rounded training for coaches of High-Performance competitive athletes. Participants will learn to manage and lead all facets of a national team program.
NOTE: Coaches must be at least Competition Development certified.
For further information on the program, please contact info@karatecanada.org.
- HP Coach Pathway (PDF)
Coach Developers
Interested in training coaches to become experts in coaching? Become a Coach Developer! See information on Coach Developer Training and contact your Provincial Karate Organization or info@karatecanada.org to submit your application.
Karate Canada National Championships NCCP Policy
In order to assure that Provincial Coaching Staff are obtaining the proper training to provide their athletes with the best possible support and in alignment with Sport Canada expectations, Karate Canada is establishing requirements for coaches who wish to participate in the National Championships and other coaching related events.
High-Performance Personal Coach (HPPC) Pilot Project
This program would allow personal coaches to work exclusively with their club athletes on the National Team at the 2022 Junior and Senior PKF Championships.
Karate Canada Proudly Endorses the Responsible Coaching Movement
Following a presentation offered to members and stakeholders at the 2017 Summit, Karate Canada’s Board of Directors has taken the pledge to align its practices with recommendations formulated in the Responsible Coaching Movement. The Responsible Coaching Movement (RCM) is a multi-phase system-wide movement, coordinated by the Coaching Association of Canada and the Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport, and constitutes a call to action for organizations to implement realistic change based on their individual state of readiness, with regards to the role coaches play with issues relating to the health and safety of athletes, both on and off the field of play. The health, safety and well-being of its athletes, coaches and other registrants is paramount for Karate Canada, as is clearly stated in the organization’s Core Principles and Values (click here to view the “2014-2018 Karate in Canada Strategic Plan”). Karate Canada is therefore very proud to fully endorse the Responsible Coaching Movement and the principles that it endeavours to promote.
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