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NCCP Coaching Education Grants

21 February 2024

The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and Game Plan Coaching Education Grants program introduces athletes to the possibility of a career in coaching. As part of this initiative, Game Plan and CAC support athletes on their pathway to complete the Competition-Development or Advanced Coaching Diploma program.

Goals: 

  • Expose athletes to National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) coach education.
  • Expose athletes to a career in coaching.
  • Recruit coaches from within the sport system.
  • Develop a relationship between Game Plan, CAC, NSOs, COC and CPC, to keep athletes and alumni in the sport system.

Access to Competition-Development 

Game Plan, in partnership with the CAC, reimburses NCCP coaching education fees for athletes to complete NCCP Competition-Development training in their sport. This reimbursement is available for athletes who are still competing or within 2 years of retirement as per Game Plan eligibility, with the CAC’s funding contribution for women participants, as per CAC’s directed funding via its Women in Coaching Program.

Access to the NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma 

Game Plan, in partnership with the CAC, reimburses coaching education fees for athletes to complete the NCCP Advanced Coaching Diploma. This reimbursement is available for athletes transitioning out of sport or who are already retired, with the CAC’s funding going solely toward women participants.

To submit your application to this grant, click here.