Advanced Coaching Diploma

The Advanced Coaching Diploma (ACD) is the pinnacle of NCCP training and offers a unique, multi-sport, competency-based program for coaches looking to take the next step in their coaching careers.

ACD coaches are typically full-time or seasonal coaches who predominantly work with Training to Train and Training to Compete athletes.

For more information about the Advanced Coaching Diploma, please contact Coach Services Advisor Andrew Latham.The ACD program offers coaches the opportunity to:

• Achieve the pinnacle of NCCP Training
• Access cutting edge information
• Received content from World Leading content experts
• Work alongside top class coaches
• Challenge yourself to become a more effective coach
• Develop an Integrated Training Plan
• Provide the best environment for your athletes

Target Coaches

The Advanced Coaching Diploma Program offered by the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Sport Institute Network predominantly targets coaches working with Train to Train and Train to Compete athletes, which may include:

• Canada Games and provincial team head coaches.
• Personal coaches of provincially and nationally nominated High Performance athletes.
• Club coaches of highly ranked clubs and self-made/entrepreneurial coaches.
• Post-secondary coaches (NCAA, U SPORTS, CCAA).
• NSO-identified coaches with potential to develop into coaches of High Performance athletes.
• National Training Centre coaches and assistant coaches.