Coaching
Coaches in the Coach Stream, PGA of Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) often have previous coaching experience and are PGA of Canada members. They tend to work with athletes over the long term to improve performance, often in preparation for club, regional, provincial, national, and international competitions. The focus of coaches typically involves analyzing multiple performance factors; periodized planning; developing athletic abilities; tournament planning; managing relationships; supporting athletes at, competitions; working with other support staff; and reporting on athlete progress.
Athletes in the New Competitor Stream are new to golf from a competition perspective. Developing Competitors are those competing at higher levels of competition such as provincial championships. High Performers are those playing at national and international level championships.
PGA of Canada, Coaching Specialization - Courses Available
E-Learning Course Offerings:
- Using Technology to Improve your Teaching Business*
- Safe Sport Training through the Coaching Association of Canada*
- Coaching Mentorship
- Coach of New Competitors Evaluation
- Coach of Developing Competitors Evaluation
- Pursuing Excellence in Junior Coaching Part I*
- Pursuing Excellence in Junior Coaching Part 2*
- Building and Leading a Small Business* (This course is offered twice a year, in Fall and Winter)
*Indicates course credits earned will count for both Teaching and Coaching Specializations
NCCP Competition Stream Workshops:
- Coach of New Competitors Workshop
Offered seasonally; March - May, September - November weather depending
- Instructor of Advanced Golfers
Offered every 2 years in January, next workshop year is 2023.
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