ACD: Advanced Coaching Diploma

IMPORTANT DATES

Application deadline : July 12, 2024

Courses will take place Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 :

  • Leading a Safe and Effective Program
  • Reviewing the Yearly Training Plan
  • Profiling and Planning Performance

 

TARGET COACHES

The ACD is designed for coaches who work with athletes on a high performance pathway and who wish to stay on the cutting edge of sport science research, be mentored by leading coaching experts, and maximize their effectiveness.

Candidates must hold “Certified” status in the NCCP Competition-Development context, have been working with athletes in the Train to Train stage or higher for at least three years, and be willing to fully engage in the program and critically examine their methods.

The ACD focuses on athlete performance in the Competition – Development and Competition – High Performance contexts and aims to develop competent coaches who are able to prepare athletes to reach the podium in provincial, national and international competition.

To find out how the program relates to the NCCP Competition – Advanced Development (CAD) and Competition – High Performance contexts in your sport, contact your national sport organization.

The Advanced Coaching Diploma program predominantly targets coaches working with “Train to train” and “Train to Compete” athletes. They include:

  • Canada Games and provincial team head coaches;
  • Personal coaches of pre-carded, provincially carded, and developmental carded athletes;
  • Club coaches of highly ranked clubs and self-made/entrepreneurial coaches;
  • Post-secondary coaches (CIS, NCAA, CCAA);
  • NSO-identified coaches with potential to develop into coaches of high performance athletes;
  • National Training Centre coaches and assistant coaches.

PROGRAM DURATION

The signed agreement between the candidate and INS Québec determines the training duration. A candidate can complete his ACD in the following ways :

  • ACD Full time – Duration: 12 months
  • With Re-engagement* Duration: 24 months
    *Offered in case of failure or delay (fee of $550)

 

After the deadline with re-engagement, the candidate who has not met the graduation requirements will have to re-enroll in the program, pay the full registration fee and redo all the program.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Coaches must send their application from their profile in The Locker of the CAC (Coaching Association of Canada). The link to ACD registration is in the menu to the left of your personal information.

When applying, you must include the following material:

  • A coaching Resume outlining a minimum of 3 years relevant coaching experience;
  • A letter of intent indicating the coach applicant’s reason for applying to the program
  • A letter of endorsement from the National and/or Provincial Sport Organization
  • The annual plan developed as part of your Competition-Development training/certification
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