Ontario Equestrian is excited to continue a mentoring opportunity to Competition Coach Specialist – English and Western candidates this winter!
Using a cohort working together in a virtual environment, candidates in the group will work together with experienced Coach Developers Ruth Allum (HP1 – Eventing) and Helen Richardson (CCS – Eventing) through training and mentoring to prepare for certification. The cohort will kick off the training and mentoring process on Jan 28, 2025 and will work together until mid March 2025. Candidates will be prepared to apply for certification at the end of the cohort.
Requirements
Any coach is eligible to attend the training cohort, applicants who choose to also register for evaluation MUST have completed the following requirements.
Age (as of Jan 1, 2025) - 20 years
Computer - Access to a computer or laptop (phones and tablets are not recommended) with high-speed internet, video camera, microphone, Microsoft Word or document editor and a gmail address for accessing google classroom
Equestrian Canada Coach Status - Minimum current EC Registered Coach Status
EC Prerequisites - Competition Coach certification (may be challenged in some cases) and at least two (2) years of coaching experience producing athletes competing at:
- Dressage: Second Level or higher, with at least one (1) minimum score of 65% at an EC Gold-sanctioned competition.
- Eventing: Athletes meeting Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MER) at the national Training Level or above.
- Jumping: Athletes who are successfully completing courses in the hunter (3”) and/or jumper (1.0m) divisions at EC Silver or Gold sanctioned competitions.
Learn to Ride - Own or have access to Stable Management and Learn to Ride Manuals
NCCP Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation - Successfully completed through CAC Locker
Understanding the Rule of Two eLearning module - Completed through CAC Locker
Access to a facility or environment for recording video - Competitive rider(s), horse(s) at required performance level and facility or environment for recording video
Recommended Training prior to cohort - Cohort candidates are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to take EC NCCP LTED and EC NCCP Plan an Equestrian Practice prior to the cohort. Both are offered online through the EC ECampus.
Schedule
Week 1 Jan 28, 2025 - 12:00 to 3:00pm - EAP/Lesson Plan and LTED Overview
Week 2 Feb 04, 2025 - 12:00 to 4:00pm - EC NCCP Design an Equestrian Sport Program – Modules 1 & 2
Week 3 Feb 11, 2025 - 12:00 to 4:00pm - EC NCCP Design an Equestrian Sport Program – Modules 3 & 4
Week 4 Feb 18, 2025 - 12:00 to 4:00pm - EC NCCP Manage an Equestrian Sport Program – Modules 1 & 2
Week 5 Feb 25, 2025 - 12:00 to 3:00pm - Portfolio Prep
Week 6 Mar 04, 2025 - 12:00 to 3:00pm - Analyze Equestrian Performance
Week 7 Mar 11, 2025 - 12:00 to 3:00pm - Evaluation Prep Review
The cohort will use Google Classroom for reference materials and document/video submission. Cohort candidates must have a Gmail address to use for access to the Google Classroom.
Click here to apply
The deadline for applications for this cohort is January 24, 2025.
The Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship is available for dressage coaches pursuing NCCP Certification. For more information or to apply: Philip Parkes Memorial Coaching Scholarship Application