The Competition – Introduction workshop is a 19-hour course, scheduled over four sessions with on- and off-court components. Coaches are not required to have previous coach certification. Training pre-requisites for this course are included in the next section. This course can be considered your entry level competition course. Athletes will be in the Learn to Train stage of the Long Term Development Model.
Prerequisites
NCCP Emergency Action Plan
NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability
Pre-Task work as outlined in the Coach workbooks distributed upon registration
Coach Candidates must be at minimum 16 years of age to take this course.
Age of athletes being coached:
Early Entry Athletes and late entry athletes in the following stages:
- Fundamentals, Train to Train
- Learn to Train (Primary focus)
Who is this workshop designed for?
This workshop is designed for coaches who wish to learn the skills and techniques needed to coach in introductory competitive settings. Coaches who are interested in the games approach and in giving effective positive specific feedback will also benefit.
What is the focus of the workshop?
The focus of this introductory workshop is to learn to coach the basic skills and tactics of wheelchair basketball that are required to support the competitive experience.
What are the top things a coach will learn in this workshop?
- How to teach fundamental wheelchair basketball movement skills and technical/tactical skills.
a) Movement skills such as starting/stopping/turning
b) Technical skills of shooting, passing, ball handling and chair position
c) Tactical skills such as picking and defense
2. How to develop an effective practice plan.
a) The importance of logistics in the development of a practice plan
b) Establish an appropriate structure for practices
c) Identify appropriate activities for each part of the practice
3. Multiple Coaching Concepts (including but not limited to: Learning Progressions, Whole Part Whole, Games Approach)
a) How to implement an appropriately structured and organized practice
b) How to make interventions that promote learning and development.
4. An understanding of the Long Term Development concept and model.
Location of the workshop:
In class (Zoom or in person) and in the gymnasium.
What will your “Status” in The Locker be?
- Coach are considered “In-Training” while completeing
a) Prerequisites
b) In class and in gymnasium Modules
- Coach will receive “Trained” status upon completion of
a) Above requirements
b) the NCCP Make Ethical Decisions Module.
- Coach will receive “Certified” status upon completion of
a) Coach Portfolio and evaluation
b) NCCP Making Headway
- Trained or certified status may be required by club, region, province, competition, etc*
Coach Pathway
How To Register
If you are interested in becoming a qualified coach in the Wheelchair Basketball Canada NCCP program, contact your Provincial Sport Organization for certification courses near you.