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Pathway and Courses
The Coaching Pathway is inspired by Canada Soccer’s Coach Education Pathway and is informed by the Coaches Association of Canada’s Long-Term Athlete Development model. There are two streams; The Community Stream and The Licensing Stream.
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Community Stream
The Community Stream courses are designed for grassroots coaches wanting an introduction into the basics of coaching soccer. Coaches should enter the Community Stream at the appropriate age and stage of the players they intend on working with. All courses are participatory and there is no evaluation.
The Community Stream has four courses based on Stages 1, 2, 3, and 7 of the Long Term Player Development Model. The first three courses, Active Start, FUNdamentals and Learn to Train, deal with soccer training and the importance of physical literacy for players up to 12 years of age. The fourth course in this stream, Soccer for Life focuses on working with players of any age.
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Active Start (Stage 1)
This course totals 4 hours and is for coaches working with players under 6 years of age.
| Date: April 12, 2019 |
| Location: Brandon, Manitoba (exact location TBA) |
| Cost: $35.00 |
| Registration Link: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/3112 |
Active Start Resources
Canada Soccer Pathway Coach's Tool Kit: Stage One - Active Start
MSA Grassroots Practice Plans: Active Start
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FUNdamentals (Stage 2)
This course totals 4 hours and is for coaches working with players 6-8 years old.
| Date: April 13, 2019 |
| Location: Brandon, Manitoba (exact location TBA) |
| Cost: $55.00 |
| Registration Link: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/registration/3114 |
FUNdamentals Resources
Canada Soccer Pathway Coach's Tool Kit: Stage Two - FUNdamentals
MSA Grassroots Practice Plans: FUNdamentals
Learn to Train (Stage 3)
This course totals 16 hours and is for coaches working with players 9-12 years old.
| Date: TBA |
| Location: TBA |
| Cost: $85.00 |
| Registration Link: Course Registration Is Now Closed. |
Learn to Train Resources
Canada Soccer Pathway Coach's Tool Kit: Stage Three - Learn to Train
MSA Grassroots Practice Plans: Learn to Train
Soccer for Life (Stage 7)
This course totals 16 hours and is for coaches working with players at any age above 13 years old.
| Date: TBA |
| Location: TBA |
| Cost: $100.00 |
| Registration Link: Course Registration Is Now Closed. |
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The Licensing Stream is a pathway designed for the aspiring coach able to achieve higher performance standards and requires that coaches reach a minimum standard of competence in a practical coaching environment. Each coach is formally evaluated and graded at each stage of the process. Candidates must be 16 years of age or older to participate.
This process begins with the C Licence, followed by the B Licence, which is aimed at coaches working with players in an environment where performance is a critical factor in successful coaching. The A License caters to those wishing to make a career of coaching at the highest level. Manitoba Soccer is responsible for the delivery of the C-License and Provincial B-License Programs.
C Licence
This course totals 4 days (8 modules), and requires a completion of a 40-hour training course and an official evaluation.
| Date: September 22, 23, 29 & 30, 2018 (9AM to 5PM all days) |
| Location: Garden City Community Centre (725 Kingsbury Ave.) |
| Cost: $325.00 |
| Registration Link: Course Registration Is Now Closed. |
| Date: September 8, 9, 15 & 16 (9AM to 5PM all days) |
| Location: St. Thomas Aquinos High School (Kenora, Ontario) |
| Cost: $325.00 |
| Registration Link: Course Registration Is Now Closed. |
C-Licence Resources
Course Curriculum
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This course totals 5 days (10 modules), and requires a completion of a 40-hour training course and an official evaluation. Pre-requisities include successful completion of the C License.
| Date: TBA |
| Location: TBA |
| Cost: $450.00 |
| Registration Link: Course Registration Is Now Closed. |
B-Licence (National) and A-Licence
The B Licence (National) course totals 6 days, and requires a completion of a 40-hour training course and an official evaluation. Pre-requisities include successful completion of the B Licence (Provincial). Canada Soccer is reponsible for the delivery of the National B- Licence Program.
The A Licence course totals 10 days, and requires a completion of a 90-hour training course and an official evaluation. Pre-requisities include successful completion of the B Licence (National). Canada Soccer is responsible for the delivery of the A Licence Program.