Whitecaps London currently provides Development/Competitive Coach Education through our District, OSA courses and OSA Resources made available to our Coaches.
Our Technical Director Mike Ayyash is a certified Learning Facilitator awaiting approval from OSA to run community courses for development and competitive coaches. We also provide in-house education for our coaches through coaching clinics and seminars.
Education
All Whitecaps London Coaches are required to familiarize themselves with the following Ontario Soccer Documentation
Learn to Train (U9-U12)
Coaching Certification
Learn to Train is a NCCP Community Coaching Workshops. The Canadian Soccer Association's LTPD workshops will give you the confidence to succeed as you enter the ranks of certified coaches in Ontario. Each level features education on age-appropriate coaching for each level of play.
The emphasis of this course is on technical and tactical development within a small sided game environment (6v6, 7v7, 8v8).
You'll learn:
How to teach basic principles of play
How to establish training ethics and discipline in a fun and challenging environment.
How to communicate to this specific age group.
This is a key time to train speed, flexibility and skills and understand your role in developing these skills.
Course description:
16 hours. A interactive workshop led by an expert facilitator with years of experience coaching soccer. You'll spend time in the classroom and on the field practicing drills. There are vibrant deliberations regarding parent management and guidance on all safety requirements.
Quick Resource:
Ontario Soccer has created a series of brochures in the form of mini-pamphlets that walk coaches through four of the key physical literacy stages of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD). Each of these resources provide very basic but helpful information through Active Starts, FUNdamentals, Learn to Train and Soccer for Life for volunteer coaches.
Coaches please click here to browse and register for NCCP Community Coaching Workshops.
Soccer for Life (13+)
Information
Soccer for Life or S4L programs are designed for players U13 through adults. There are a variety of offerings to best suit the needs of the player and the differing preferences for training sessions per week, travel, and level of competition.
The S4L League Management Guide explains Soccer 4 Life leagues to parents and coaches.
Coaches can read more on their role in Soccer 4 Life.
Soccer for Life is a NCCP Community Coaching Workshops. The Canadian Soccer Association's LTPD workshops will give you the confidence to succeed as you enter the ranks of certified coaches in Ontario. Each level features education on age-appropriate coaching for each level of play.
The emphasis of this course is on technical and tactical development within the 11-a-side game environment.
You'll learn:
How to plan and deliver effective, enjoyable, age-appropriate practices and how to provide feedback to your players.
How to be able to better understand the role of the coach, and the developmental stage of the players you are coaching.
How to provide a safe practice/game environment for your players.
Course description:
16 hours. An interactive workshop led by an expert facilitator with years of experience coaching soccer. You'll spend time in the classroom and on the field practicing drills. There are vibrant deliberations regarding parent management and guidance on all safety requirements.
Quick Resource:
Ontario Soccer has created a series of brochures in the form of mini-pamphlets that walk coaches through four of the key physical literacy stages of Long-Term Player Development (LTPD). Each of these resources provide very basic but helpful information through Active Starts, FUNdamentals, Learn to Train and Soccer for Life for volunteer coaches.
Coaches please click here to browse and register for NCCP Community Coaching Workshops.