Coaches in the NCCP program are either designated as IN-TRAINING, TRAINED or CERTIFIED.

These are the minimum requirements for achieving your CERTIFIED designation for Level 1 and Level 2 as prescribed by Volleyball Canada in conjunction with the Coaching Association of Canada.

Level 1	Level 2
Requirements to be designated as IN-TRAINING: Successful completion of the Level 1 Volleyball Course.	Requirements to be designated as IN-TRAINING: Successful completion of the Level 2 Volleyball Course. Completion of the Level 2 in-course assessment process.
Requirements to be designated as TRAINED: Successful completion of the Level 1 Volleyball Course. Successful completion of the following Multi-Sport Modules (Level 1 Theory): I. Ethical Coaching II. Planning a Practice III. Nutrition	Requirements to be designated as TRAINED: Successful completion of the Level 2 Volleyball Course. Completion of the Level 2 in-course assessment process. Successful completion of the following Multi-Sport Modules (Part A and B) or Theory 1 and 2: I. Ethical Coaching II. Planning a Practice III. Nutrition IV. Designing a Basic Sport Program V. Teaching/Learning VI. Teaching Basic Mental Skills
Requirements to be designated as CERTIFIED: Successful completion of the Level 1 Volleyball Course. Successful completion of the following Multi-Sport Modules (Level 1 Theory): I. Ethical Coaching II. Planning a Practice III. Nutrition Observe a practice directed by a NCCP certified volleyball coach (Level 1 or higher) and complete a Practice Observation Form provided. After 40 training hours, be evaluated by a Level 2 Coach or higher (mentor coach) in a practice setting. Membership with your Provincial/Territorial Volleyball Association during the full period in which the follow-up requirements are being completed.	Requirements to be designated as CERTIFIED: A) Successful completion of the Level 2 Volleyball Course. Completion of the Level 2 in-course assessment process. Successful completion of the following Multi-Sport Modules (Part A and B) or Theory 1 and 2: I. Ethical Coaching II. Planning a Practice III. Nutrition IV. Designing a Basic Sport Program V. Teaching/Learning VI. Teaching Basic Mental Skills Observe a practice directed by a NCCP certified volleyball coach (Level 2 or higher) and complete the Level 2 Practice Observation Form. After 80 training hours, be evaluated in a practice setting according to the following criteria: If Level 2 in-course assessment was successful: - A Level 3 NCCP Certified volleyball mentor coach where the candidate coach must demonstrate: A solid ability to manage a practice environment in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Appropriate practice planning techniques. An understanding of their own coaching principles and philosophies and the ability to apply those principles and philosophies in a consistent manner. If Level 2 in-course assessment was unsuccessful: - A Level 2 NCCP Certified volleyball Learning Facilitator or other approved evaluator where the candidate coach must demonstrate: A solid ability to manage a practice environment in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. Appropriate practice planning techniques. An understanding of their owncoaching principles and philosophies and the ability to apply those principles and philosophies in a consistent manner. Membership with your Provincial/Territorial Volleyball Association during the full period in which the follow-up requirements are being completed.

For more information please visit the
Coaching Association of Canada's webpage at www.coach.ca