COURSE INFORMATION
This course will train coaches to teach beginner to intermediate squash players in the Learning to Train and Training to Train stages of athlete development. This course covers both the Intermediate Instruction and Introduction to Competition stream. Prior coaching certification is not necessary but recommended.
In the Intermediate Instruction stream, coaches will learn to refine basic squash skills and introduce intermediate strokes and related performance skills to intermediate, recreational players. In addition, coaches will be able to schedule, plan and promote programs and activities, including fun tournaments.
In the Introduction to Competition stream, coaches will also be trained to work with juniors and young adults who are more competitive and train to refine their intermediate squash skills and train on a seasonal basis to improve their general fitness and prepare for competitive play and regional tournaments. This course will cover roles and responsibilities of the Intermediate Coach, intermediate coaching skills, intermediate strokes, court movement, strategies and tactics, and match performance.
Learning Facilitator: Holly Delavigne
Dates and location: London Squash & Fitness, London Ontario, May 23-25, 2025
Course Schedule: Friday 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm, Sunday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Price: $300 + HST ($350 + HST for non-members of Squash Ontario)
Mandatory Pre-requisite before you attend the course - Coaching in Squash eLearning module - Sign into your Coach Locker profile to complete (Cost is $35)
Course includes:
22 hours of on-court, practical instruction
Reference Materials and Coach Workbook
Partial completion of Intro to Competition Certification (Certification also requires completion of multi-sport modules and evaluation)
Please visit the Squash Ontario Coaching webpage to view all the requirements for Intermediate Instructor and Club Coach Certification. www.squashontario.com/coaching
Minimum 4 participants required to run the course (maximum 9).
ADDITIONAL COACH CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Please visit Squash Canada's Coaching webpage for more information about Coach Certification.
https://squash.ca/coaching-program/
CERTIFICATION INFORMATION
Certification as an Intermediate Instructor or Club Coach involves the Intermediate Coaching Course, NCCP multi-sport courses and a final evaluation. Coaches are deemed “In Training” when they have completed some of the required training, “Trained” when they have completed all required training, and finally “Certified” when they have completed all training and evaluation components.
Pre-Requisite
Coaching in Squash E-Learning Module
NCCP Multi-Sport Training Courses
1. Making Ethical Decisions
2. Coach Initiation in Sport
3. Emergency Action Plan
4. Planning a Practice
5. Basic Mental Skills
6. Design a Basic Sports Program
7. Teaching and Learning
8. First Aid and CPR
Evaluations
1. Making Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation
2. Intermediate Instructor Evaluation and/or Club Coach Evaluation
*Locate NCCP courses through the Coaches Association of Ontario or through your Coach Locker profile online.
COACHING INSURANCE
Need coaching insurance? Canadian Insurance Brokers Inc. (CIBI) in conjunction with the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC), has formed an exclusive National Insurance Program for Coaches across Canada. All levels of licensed, registered coaches, team leaders, mentors, training instructors and fitness coaches are considered who are in good standing with the CAC. https://www.cibi.ca/coaching-insurance/
