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In May of 2001, the NCCP partners approved a new structure for the program that recognizes different types of coaches, namely those that coach in the following environments:
- In community sport programs
- In a competitive environment wherein the goal is performance
- In an instructional environment wherein the goal is primarily the learning of sport skills
In the new structure for the NCCP, these environments are referred to as streams. Within each stream, there are several subgroups of coaches that have different needs because they tend to work with groups of participants/athletes with different needs. The different types of coaches within each stream are referred to as coaching contexts.
Community Sport
Coaches in this stream often become involved because thei
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hildren participate in the sport. They are involved on a purely volunteer basis, often on a short-term or transient basis.
Competition Coaches in this stream generally have prio
r coaching experience or are former athletes in the sport. They coach both to improve skill proficiency and to improve performance in competition. . They work to develop athletes over the long term, according to the sport's athlete development model.
Instruction
Coaches in this stream are expected to be proficient in the teaching of sport-specific skills, and are often former participants in the sport. They must be able to plan for and manage the risks inherent to the sport and manage and fit the specialized equipment required for participation. Because of these expectations, specialized training is necessary fo
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oaches in this stream, whether they are working with beginner or advanced skill levels. They are therefore not considered community coaches even though they coach in programs offered in the communities.
Coach Training
The NCCP is in the process of becoming an outcomes-based education and training program that focuses on what coaches can actually do after they have experienced some form of education. The coaching outcomes are defined first and the curriculum is created to support the intended learning. All curriculum and delivery decisions are based on how best to facilitate achievement of the desired performance by the coach, so that his or her athletes perform better.
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