C Licence
Canada Soccer C Licence Diploma
Registration for 2023 Spring C Licence Diploma Workshops now available
C Licence Diploma - Online Theory April 3,10,17 (Google Classroom / Zoom)
The Online Theory component of the C-Licence is required before you can participate in the in-person practical component of the course. There are three mandatory 90 min synchronous sessions that run from 7-8:30 pm scheduled for April 3,10,17. In addition to the 3 synchronous sessions, Coaches will be required to complete asynchronous sessions and activities on their own time between April 3-7th.
Cost: $475.00
C Licence Diploma - On-Field Practical April 14-16 (Saskatoon)
The Practical on-field component of the C-Licence is available to Coaches who have completed the on-line theory only. This course will cover the on-field modules and will complete the training requirements for the C-Licence course.
Cost: Included with registration for online theory
*Registration is available through your member organizations RAMP registration portal.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Description
The C Licence workshop is the entry level course for the Licensing Stream pathway and prepares the coach to progress to the Development Stream (Children), Development Stream (Youth) or Performance Stream (Senior). The C Licence involves the facilitation of learning opportunities for the coach to develop an understanding of the coaching process.
The C Licence content involves theoretical and practical components focusing on holistic, effective coaching. The workshop covers content including:
- Vision, Mission, Values
- Understanding the Person, the Practice & the Play
- Mental Health and wellbeing in coaching
- Safe Sport
- The Coaching Process
- Designing and delivering a training session
- Introduction to the Principles of Play
- Developing the individual player
- Introduction to presentation skill
- Introduction to the use of technology in coaching
Candidates will apply the knowledge gained on the course in their club or academy environments prior to delivering a practical session at their club for review. Practical sessions will be submitted via video for review, which will allow coaches to work with their own players in their club environments. Ongoing engagement in the online, in-class and on-field experience is required.
Course Outcomes / Pre-requisites
Upon successful completion of the C Licence, the coach will be able to demonstrate the competencies associated with designing and delivering an effective and efficient session plan.
Coaches are required to complete the following courses in order to receive certification.
- Respect in Sport Activity Leader Program
- NCCP Making Ethical Decisions
- NCCP Making Headway
Licence Validity
The C Licence is valid for a period of three (3) years. At the end of the 3-year validity period, the C Licence may be renewed by following the Canada Soccer Maintenance and Renewal process.
Admission fee
Fee: $475 (includes evaluation fee)
Visit the
Coaching Standards & Education Pathway webpage to learn more about the coaching requirements relative to the various streams of the Player Pathway. Visit the
Coaching Requirements webpage to learn more about the various coaching requirements, including Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders and Make Ethical Decisions.
