NCCP: ST Theory (Pilot)

ST Theory (Pilot)

This is a pilot delivery of the new ST Theory course.  As a result, there is no cost to participate; however, numerous pre-requisites apply.

This module is the 4th module in the Comp-Intro pathway and is designed for skills instructors and club coaches working with ages 11+ who are preparing for mass-participation or entry-level competitive events.

The module includes 4x 2-hour evening calls plus pre-requisites and homework. It will be facilitated by the Ontario Cycling Association’s Head of Coach Development, Chantal Thompson, in partnership with Jen Milligan of Cycling Canada. All participants must be ready to fully participate using Adobe Connect.

Please note, effective April 2021, all Cycling BC youth club coaches will be required to have completed the Comp-Intro pathway up to the 5th module, including the material covered in this module. Learn more about the NCCP here.

Topics include:

• Recap (see pre-requisites)
  • What is the NCCP?
  • Safety and risk management
  • Ethical Decision Making
• Lesson Structure
• Skill Analysis
• Teaching & Learning
• Supporting a Competitive Experience

Schedule:

• Nov. 2     3:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST
• Nov. 4     3:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST
• Nov. 9     3:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST
• Nov. 11    3:00 pm – 5:00 pm PST

Registration closes at least 72 hours before the event start.

Pre-Requisites:

• Foundations                                      (required)
• Emergency Action Plan                   (required)
• Making Ethical Decisions + Quiz  (recommended)

To complete the above pre-requisites, navigate to our coach reg portal @ cyclingbc.net/coachreg.

If you have questions about how this new module and the pre-requisites correspond with courses you have completed in the past, please contact [email protected].

 

Additional Notes:

This course is limited to participants aged 16+.  However, Cycling BC members aged 15+ can apply for special consideration. Email us to apply.

If you are working with young riders under the age of 11 or in a community setting (iRide), please skip this course and instead pursue the Community coach pathway as the material will be more appropriate for your target participants.

 

Who is a “Competition-Introduction” Coach?

A Comp-Intro Coach wants to train and support athletes who are interested in participating in youth club programs or adult recreational clubs that may or may not involve local and provincial competitions or gran fondos. Coaches are focused on building discipline-specific skills & tactics and daily routines that help athletes prepare and complete a goal event or full season.

In relation to the Sport for Life Long-Term Development Model, the Comp-Intro pathway is designed for coaches who wish to support club riders all ages, including:

• Children new to a P/TSO-registered youth club (U13 Learn to Train)
• Teens who enjoy and pursue cycling as a primary activity (U17 Train to Train)
• Recreational and commuting adults (Active for Life)
• Gran fondo participants and age-group competitors (Competitive For Life)

Learn more about the NCCP here.