Coach

Coach Education & Certification

Canada Soccer is responsible for the development and certification of all coaches working with players across all environments in Canada through its Coach Education & Certification Program.

A Diploma
The A Diploma continues to develop and refine the student coach's capacity to meet the demands of coaching senior players in a performance environment.
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B Diploma
The B Diploma develops the student coach's capacity to meet the demands of coaching youth & senior amateur players in a development environment.
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C Diploma
Canada Soccer’s C Licence is the entry level course for the Licensing Stream pathway and prepares the coach to progress to the Development Stream and Performance Stream.
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Goalkeeper Diploma
The Goalkeeper Diploma prepares the student coach to meet the demands of coaching youth and senior amateur goalkeepers in a development environment.
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Children's Diploma
The Children's Diploma prepares the student coach to meet the demands of coaching children 5-12 years of age in a development environment.
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Cancellation Policy
Details for candidates who wish to cancel their participation in the Canada Soccer Coach Education Program.
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Grassroots Coach Education Program
Canada Soccer’s Grassroots Coach Education Program has four workshops based on Stages 1, 2, 3, and 7 of the Long-Term Player Development Model.
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Student Handbook
 
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Policy & Procedures
 
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Frequently Asked Questions
 
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Coach Education Definitions
 
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