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COACHING Levels of Certification Squash Canada Coach Development model A coach used to have to go through a Level system to attain certification (Level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) similar to a ladder system; now a coach can choose from an Instructional stream with various contexts, depending on the level of competition they wish to instruct. Squash Canada's coaching program presently is in the middle of a transition period from the old system to the new system. Described below are the first two contexts developed by Squash Canada and available in Ontario, with the exisiting old NCCP process (Level 3, 4, 5) still available as well. A full description of each context and the requirements are as follows:
THE NEW NCCP
CONTEXT: INTRODUCTION TO SQUASH INTRODUCTION TO SQUASH - CERTIFIED SQUASH TEACHER The first gradation is the Squash Teacher. The evaluation of the Squash Teacher must be done with the context specific athletes. Typically these players are beginners and novices of all ages, who will play recreationally and enjoy unstructured programs in schools, recreation centers, the Y's, in squash Clubs and 1-2 court facilities. Certified Squash Teacher's certification process:
INTRODUCTION TO SQUASH - CERTIFIED SQUASH INSTRUCTOR The evaluation of the Squash Instructor must also be done with context specific athletes. Typically these players are novices and better beginners of all ages but who are still recreational. 90% of these players will be using colleges, 1-2 court facilities and squash clubs. Certified Squash Instructor's certification process:
Note: Course Participants may choose to be evaluated at the level in which they feel competent. They do not have to be certified Squash Teachers before applying for Squash Instructor evaluation.
CONTEXT: INTERMEDIATE SQUASH - INTERMEDIATE - CERTIFIED INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR The evaluation of the Intermediate instructor must be done with context specific athletes. Typically these are low intermediate recreational players, of all ages, whose interest lies in more short term improvement in their games, but who are also fitness and socially motivated. They play clubs and small facilities, universities and colleges. Certified Intermediate Intructor's certification process:
SQUASH - INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION - CERTIFIED CLUB COACH The evaluation of the Club Coach must be done with context specific athletes. Typically these athletes are intermediate players, aged 12 and over, who train in squash clubs, Universities and Colleges who require long-term competitive training for city and regional tournaments. Certified Club Coach's certification process:
Note: Intermediate courses train coaches in the instruction stream and the competitive stream. Intermediate participants may choose to be evaluated in the instruction stream as an Intermediate Intructor or may move directly into the competitive stream and seek evaluation as a Club Coach.
CONTEXT: COMPETITION/DEVELOPMENT Squash Canada is ready to pilot the first Sport Specific Technical Clinic and will have more information to follow in the coming weeks. However, if you are a Certified Club Coach already in the NEW NCCP, you may begin to complete the COMPETITION DEVELOPMENT MULTI SPORT MODULES through the Coaches Association of Ontario. For more information regarding these modules, please call (416) 426-7427.
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