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COACHING
Steps to Certification
The Squash Ontario Coaching Certification Program is currently undergoing a series of major changes. We are in the transition to CBET (Competency-Based Education and Training). This is an exciting time for the Coaching program; however, it leads to many questions about the new certification process and the status of those already certified. For an explanation of CBET and its structure, please visit the Coaching Association of Canada website, Coaches Association of Ontario website or Squash Canada website. These websites along with Squash Ontario's coaching pages will be a tremendous resource for you when looking for information on the NEW NCCP program and how you become a Certified Coach. Squash Canada has implemented the new sport specific courses (replaces the old Technical Courses) in the CBET program. The Coaching Foundations Course has replaced the Level 1 Technical Clinic and the Intermediate Course has replaced the Level 2 Technical Clinic; meanwhile, Squash Canada will be pilotting the new Provincial Coaching Course in September 2009 (replaces Level 3 Technical). Upon completion of any non-sport specific clinic or certification component (Multi Sport modules, Ethics Exam, CPR/First Aid), you must send in proof of completion via fax, mail or scan/email. Squash Ontario must be able to verify all components are completed before allowing any coach to move to the next certification component/context. Due to the changes in the Coaching Certification Program - Squash Ontario will verify all registrations for coaches registering for clinics that have prerequisites. We ask that all coaches review their current level of certification to ensure everything is up-to-date and accurate. In some cases where discrepancies are found, proof of completion may be required before the coach will be allowed to continue on with registration. NOTE: MULTI-SPORT CLINICS Periodically, Squash Ontario will play host to Multi Sport clinics/modules to assist squash coaches in completing this required component (please watch the Coaching Clinic Schedule for these clinics). Please keep in mind, Multi-Sport clinics/modules are under the umbrella of the Coaches Association of Ontario (CAO) and they have clinics offered on a variety of dates/locations across the province. Therefore, if we are not hosting a clinic that is tailored to squash coaches with squash situations, you must access Multi Sport clinics/modules thorugh the CAO. For more information on the CAO, please visit their website or to view upcoming Multi Sport clinics/modules, please review their NCCP Course Calendar. Questions regarding Home Study programs, please call 416-426-7427. Multi Sport Modules: Competition - Intro Part A (replaced Theory 1)
For more information on these Part A modules, click here.
Competition - Intro Part B (replaced Theory 2)
For more information on these Part B modules, click here. Competition Development Modules (replaced Theory 3)
For more information on these Comp/Dev modules, click here.
In addition to the Multi Sport modules above, coaches are required to complete the "Making Ethical Decisions Online Exam" as part of their certification. To complete the Online Ethics Exam, you must have taken the Multi Sport A Clinic or attended the Making Ethical Decisions module. Once completed, you may access the Online Ethics Exam via your NCCP number (you can contact either Squash Ontario, Coaches Association of Ontario or Coaches Association of Canada if you do not know your number). To view and complete the exam, please click here. Upon successful completion of your Making Ethical Decisions Online Exam, you will receive an email confirmation/official receipt as proof you completed this component. You must keep this for your records. Squash Ontario requires you forward a copy of the email confirmation/official receipt to us as proof of completion so that we may update our records accordingly. SPORT SPECIFIC CLINICS (TECHNICAL) & EVALUATIONS Sport Specific Technical Clinics are offered by Squash Ontario. Registrations must be received in advance of the registration deadline by phone or email only. You will need to provide Squash Ontario your address, phone number, email, date of birth and credit card (Visa/MC) for payment. Registrations will not be accepted at any point during a clinic. The fee includes course and manual. For clinic information, please view the Clinic Schedule. Clinic Fees: * All fees are subject to change without notice. As part of your certification requirements in any context, you must successfully complete a Sport Specific Evaluation. All evaluation toolkits are included in your clinic manual that is received prior to the start of the Sport Specific Technical Clinic. You must contact Squash Ontario directly to find out who you may act as your Evaluator. If you have misplaced an Evaluation Toolkit, please contact Squash Ontario for a replacement.
SPORT FIRST AID TRAINING & CERTIFICATION A requirement of the Intermediate Context and recommended to all coaches whether pursuing certification or not, you should have Sport First Aid/CPR Training. In most cases, you may contact your local EMS Service or Red Cross to take the appropriate courses or you may view the Sport Alliance of Ontario's Sport First Aid schedule as well.
FOREIGN COACHING EQUIVALENCY A policy concerning accreditation of foreign certified coaches has
been adopted by Squash Canada. For further information on requirements,
please contact Squash Canada by phone at (613) 731-7385. You will be required to speak to the Technical Director regarding potential equivalencies.
Certification Contexts
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 transitional period from the old system to the new system. Described below are the contexts developed by Squash Canada and available in Ontario with the exisiting old NCCP process (Level 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 The Coaching Foundations Course and Multi Sport Modules - Part A provide all the coach training that is required to meet the needs of recreational beginners of all ages and progress them through to the start of the Intermediate context. The emphasis is on safety and an enjoyable learning experience in a non-threatening environment. After receiving training, a person may seek certification as either a Squash Assistant or a Squash Instructor. CERTIFIED SQUASH ASSISTANT Example: Physical Education Teachers, Squash-playing Parents, Students, Top Juniors who are part-time or volunteer instruction of beginners and working under the supervision of a club pro. Certified Squash Assistant's certification process:
Note: Squash Assistant certification is required for anybody who is teaching beginners in an institution, facility or club. CERTIFIED SQUASH INSTRUCTOR Example: Part-time or Full-time Assistant Coach working under the supervision of a club pro with better beginners. Certified Squash Instructor's certification process:
Note: Squash Instructor certification is a prerequisite for coaches wishing to further their coaching certification by taking the Intermediate Coaching Course.
CONTEXT: INTERMEDIATE & INTRODUCTION TO COMPETITION The Intermediate Coaching Course and Multi Sport Modules - Part B covers all that is required to be trained to meet the needs of recreational and competitive intermediates. After training, these coaches may seek evaluation as an Intermediate Instructor in the Instruction Stream or may seek evaluation as a Club Coach in the Competitive Stream (depending upon their coaching goals). Evaluations for these certifications differ: type of athletes, depth of analysis, length of evaluation process and extra requirements. Coaches do not have to be certified as an Intermediate Instructor before taking the Club Coach certification. CERTIFIED INTERMEDIATE INSTRUCTOR Example: Assistant Coach in a club, Coach at a small club, facility or institution that can be Full-time or Part-time. This type of instructor helps players refine basic squash skills and introduces intermediate strokes and related performance skills to intermediate, recreational players. In addition, a person will be able to schedule, plan and promote programs and activities including fun tournaments suitable for the recreational players of all levels and ages in a Club. The goals of this group of players are more short-termed. Certified Intermediate Intructor's certification process:
Long Term Athlete Development Module - Learning to Train and Training to Train CERTIFIED CLUB COACH Example: Full-time Club Professional in a club, Assistant Coach at a major club, Head Coach at a small club, facility or institution or work in programs being offered by their province. This type of coach will be trained to work with all levels of recreation players as above. In addition, they will also be trained to work with juniors and young adults who are more competitive and have potential to become our next stream of high performance players. These athletes train to refine their intermediate squash skills and train on a seasonal basis to improve their general fitness. The sport provides an opportunity to teach values, develop social skills and train for competition in regional tournaments. Certified Club Coach's certification process:
Long Term Athlete Development Module - Training to Train and Training to Compete Note: Club Coach certification is a prerequisite for coaches wishing to further their coaching certification by taking the Provincial Coaching Course.
CONTEXT: COMPETITION/DEVELOPMENT After receiving training at the Provincial Coaching Course and at the 6 NCCP Competition/Development Multi Sport Modules, a person may seek certification as a Provincial Junior Coach. This type of coach will be trained to work with high caliber juniors and young adults aged 14 and over, who require long-term competitive training for city and regional tournaments and for Provincial/Territorial Junior teams including Canada Winter Games. Specification of all performance factors is trained at this level. CERTIFIED PROVINCIAL JUNIOR COACH Example: Full-time Club Professional or Head Coach in a major club Provincial Junior Coach's certification process:
Note: Squash Canada will be pilotting the Provincial Coaching Course (replaces the Level 3 Technical) in September 2009 and will have more information to follow in the coming weeks. If you are a Certified Club Coach in the NEW NCCP, you may begin to complete the 6 Competition/Development Multi Sport Modules through the Coaches Association of Ontario. For more information regarding these modules, please call (416) 426-7427.
CONTEXT: COMPETITION/HIGH PERFORMANCE LEVELS 4 & 5 To view the Level 4/5 Program Manual, please click here.
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