DiscNS organizes for ultimate-specific National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) coaching courses to be hosted in Nova Scotia based on expressed interest in the community. Fill out our Google form to indicate your interest and be contacted when one is being organized: https://forms.gle/VWDfEhgpDTuniSum9
NCCP Ultimate Community Sport – Initiation:
Pre-requisite: N/A
Designed for coaches 16+ years of age who work with new/entry-level players, this workshop will focus on how to instruct the basic throws and rules of Ultimate. The role of the coach, planning practices, ethical issues around coaching and the needs of the athletes, will also be covered in this 1-day workshop that takes place both in the classroom and on the field or gym.
NCCP Ultimate Competition – Introduction:
Pre-requisite: N/A
Designed for coaches 16+ years of age who work with U18 competitive players (e.g. high school competitive programs, competitive junior programs) or adult developmental teams programs. The participants will understand learning styles and appropriate feedback through hands-on activities. They will learn how to identify and correct common Ultimate errors, and how to lead drills for Ultimate. This 16-hour course usually takes place in-person on a weekend over Saturday and Sunday.
NCCP Ultimate Competition – Development:
Pre-requisite: NCCP Ultimate Competition – Introduction
Designed for coaches 16+ years of age who work with Train to Compete athletes (e.g. junior club teams, university club teams, Junior National Teams) or adult competitive programs. The participants learn how to break down skills and tactical analysis, observe and discover gaps in the athletes’ performances, and select corrective measures to ensure athletes perform at their best. The participants will apply their understanding by observing and analyzing videos of individual players in a practice and a competitive environment.
Ultimate Coaching Pathways
Ultimate Canada provides more information on the ultimate coaching pathways in Canada here: https://canadianultimate.com/en_ca/coaching-ultimate
Ultimate Canada Event Requirements
Ultimate Canada currently sets requirements for coaches attending the Canadian Ultimate Championships (CUC) and the Canadian University Ultimate Championships (CUUC). These requirements vary based on the number of years the individual has coached at the event and are outlined here: https://canadianultimate.com/en_ca/coach-requirements