51 B.C. Coaches Awarded CONCACAF Coaching Convention Diplomas & What it Means

More than 200 coaches across Canada have received certificates across four different classes. A total of 51 coaches from British Columbia received or renewed their Canada Soccer ‘A’ Diploma, ‘B’ Diploma, as well as the Canada Soccer Children’s Diploma and the Canada Soccer Youth Goalkeeper Diploma.

“We offer congratulations to all the coaches that have successfully completed the first iterations of upgraded CONCACAF Coaching Convention courses. We wish each of them all the best in their ongoing coaching journey.” Says Jim Loughlin, Canada Soccer’s Manager of Coach Education, Research and Development

4 B.C. coaches have received or renewed their ‘A’ Diploma which focuses on developing and refining the coach’s capacity to meet the demands of coaching elite youth and top-level amateur players in Canada.

31 coaches from B.C. obtained their ‘B’ Diploma and now have the capacity to meet the demands of coaching youth & senior amateur players in a development environment.

13 B.C. coaches now hold their Children’s Diploma, which prepares the student coach to meet the demands of coaching children 5-12 years of age in a development environment.

3 coaches from B.C. now hold the Goalkeeper Diploma, which provides the student coach with skills to coach youth and senior amateur players in a development environment.

“BC Soccer is pleased to provide coach training for aspiring soccer coaches at the Grassroots level, as well as the C Diploma which is the gateway into Canada Soccer’s Advanced Coach Education pathway”, says Interim Director of Soccer Development, Rob Csabai. “We congratulate all coaches and clubs who are committed to coach education”.

The Grassroots Coach Education Program trains coaches at all the stages of player development and is delivered in an online format followed by an in-person practical workshop.

The C Diploma is the entry-level course in the Canada Soccer Advanced Coach Education Program designed to prepare coaches to progress in the pathway, helping educate coaches about the demands of grassroots soccer.

The role of a coach is critical in the delivery of a positive soccer experience. Players want to learn, grow, and be challenged, in a fun, safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Thank you to all the coaches out there, especially the ones representing our beautiful Province. BC Soccer would like to extend congratulations to all the coaches from British Columbia who have received their CONCACAF Coaching Convention Diploma, well done!

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