Coach Development
Canada Soccer is responsible for the development and certification of all coaches working with players across all environments in Canada through its Coach Education & Certification.
The Russell Soccer Club will reimburse the fees for all necessary coach certifications and courses after successful completion.
All coaches must submit course information to the Club Head Coach for approval before registering.
Course/Certification Information
Canada Soccer’s Grassroots Coach Education Program
Canada Soccer Grassroots Coaching Workshops Flowchart
Vulnerable Sector CRC Request Letter
Ontario Soccer Coach Development Protocols & Policies
NEW - Changes to the NCCP MED Course & Evaluation (REP)
Obtaining Your Coach Center ID Number
Go to www.coach.ca and click the 'Log in to The Locker'.
If you do not have a CC#:
- Click on Register where you see ‘Never taken an NCCP course and need a CC#? Register with The Locker.’
- Follow the steps on the screen.
- Click the register button. Your request will be sent to the Coaching Association of Canada and your CC number will be emailed to the address you have provided.
*Be sure to check your junk mail folder.
If you have a CC#, but have forgotten it:
- Click the ‘Lookup my CC#’ and search with the email address that is on your existing transcript; your CC# will be emailed to you.
- If you do not know which email address or if there is not one on file, click ‘I don’t have an email address’ option to enter in personal information; if there is a match your CC# will appear on the screen.
Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education Programs
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Recreational Program - Online Component ONLY
Representative Program - Online AND Practical Components
Safe Sport Roster
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders - Soccer (REP & REC)*
NCCP Make Ethical Decision (MED) Workshop + Online Evaluation (REP)
NCCP Making Head Way in Sport (REP)
NCCP Emergency Action Plan (REP)
NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two (REP)
*For the RSC access code to Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders please contact rsclub@russellsoccer.com
Sport Program certification registration instructions
Reimbursement of Coach Development Expenses
If you have taken courses under your own expense and wish to be reimbursed by the Club, please submit all relevant information using the following link:
Coach Expense Reimbursement Form
All courses must be pre-approved in order to receive full reimbursement.
