The OSA News Bulletin  

TORONTO, ON — Over the next few months, the Coaches Association of Ontario will be launching a new pilot program under Quest for Gold (Q4G) called Experts Express.

The program complements the work the Ontario Soccer Association already does to develop its coaches further across the Province.

Through the Q4G funds, Club coaches who are not yet working with carded athletes will be able to gain on-site, in-club access to provincially endorsed Experts. Our hope is that this will provide them a mentor to help apply the classroom learning from NCCP. As such the areas of expertise we have chosen for the pilot – are aligned with NCCP Competition – Introduction workshops.

Club coaches will be able to apply for one of the following areas of expertise which is designed to build on the modules presented in NCCP workshops:

• Enhancing Mental Skills – Sport Psychology
• Nutrition
• Leadership & Management
• Coaching Athletes with a Disability.

The Expert’s session fees and travel costs will be covered by the Coaches Association of Ontario with support from the Quest for Gold Lottery – Enhanced Coaching program.

For this pilot program (the first 3 months of 2012), there is a limit of up to fifty (50) Club Coach – Expert match-ups. Each successful coach will be assigned one expert session (1-2 days) based on geographic areas and area of expertise requested by the Club’s head coach.

For more information on this program you can visit http://www.coachesontario.ca/q4g/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=67&Itemid=94 to download the Application and Application Guide.

Before an application can be approved, the coach must have his/her application signed by an authorized official from your PSO.

The purpose of this form is to ensure the club is in good standing and the coach has your support and endorsement.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact:

Alex Patrician
Program Support
Coaches Association of Ontario
Suite 108 – 3 Concorde Gate, Toronto, ON M3C 3N7
Tel: 416-426-7086 1-888-NCCP-ONT www.coachesontario.ca

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