SVSC is volunteer-run organization. Without youth soccer coaches and assistant coaches our organization would not be possible.​

In conjunction with our regional district the Eastern Ontario District Soccer Association (EODSA) and Ontario Soccer we provide training and certification that helps parents who have little, or no soccer experience quickly gain the age-appropriate knowledge and skills they need to become effect coaches.​

Courses can be taken to become qualified as competitive coaches, at first many parents are skeptical and nervous about taking this step. However, after taking this first step … many have found this a very enjoyable and rewarding experience moving on to coach teams beyond just their own children.​

Determine what level of coaching you are interested in or required and see below which qualifications you have take below:

Please note that SVSC will only pay for the required levels of coach licensing for coaches who have committed to the club. Any additional licensing must be covered by the individual. The licensing stays with the coach and forms a part of the coach's education. ​

​The Canadian Soccer Association’s Coach Courses will give you the confidence to succeed as you enter the ranks of certified coaches in Ontario. Each level features education on age-appropriate coaching for each level of play. Registration for all Coach Courses is done online at coachcentre.ca.

The emphasis of this course is on technical and tactical development within a small sided game environment (6v6, 7v7, 8v8).​

You'll learn:

• How to teach basic principles of play;​
• How to establish training ethics and discipline in a fun and challenging environment;​
• How to communicate to this specific age group;​
• This is a key time to train speed, flexibility and skills and understand your role in developing these skills.​

​Course description: 16 hours (2 days). An interactive workshop led by an expert facilitator with years of experience coaching soccer. You'll spend time in the classroom and on the field practicing drills. There are vibrant deliberations regarding parent management and guidance on all safety requirements.​

The emphasis of this course is on technical and tactical development within the 11-a-side game environment.​

​You'll learn:​

• ​How to plan and deliver effective, enjoyable, age-appropriate practices and how to provide feedback to your players.​
• How to be able to better understand the role of the coach, and the developmental stage of the players you are coaching.​
• How to provide a safe practice/game environment for your players.​​

Course description: 16 hours (2 days). An interactive workshop led by an expert facilitator with years of experience coaching soccer. You'll spend time in the classroom and on the field practicing drills. There are vibrant deliberations regarding parent management and guidance on all safety requirements.

Respect in sports (RIS) is an e-learning program for coaches, trainers, managers and any adult with a supervisory role over youth involved in soccer. It is designed as a tool to assist participants in identifying and dealing with abuse, neglect, harassment and bullying in sport. ​

​All Competitive Coaches must complete the “Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders” program. We are hoping that coaches will recognize the long-term value of the program because of the values it promotes and what it teaches regarding important practical guidelines for youth coaches. ​
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The online course costs $30. The curriculum is broken into six (6), 30-minute modules and includes audio/visual presentations, quizzes and printable handouts. Another beneficial feature of the program is that it does not need to be done all at once; it can be completed at your leisure.  ​

​Log into the system via the following link: RESPECT IN SPORT 

Make Ethical Decisions (MED) is a course that is required for all coaches who take LTPD Coaching Courses.  All Blazers Coaches are required to attend the mandatory in-class MED course, which runs approximately 3 hours in length.​
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To search and register for an MED Course, visiting the following link: MED COURSE.​

​This is an NCCP course. Completed course information can take up to 15 days to appear on your Coaches transcript in NCCP - The Locker. 

Designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills required to ensure the safety of your athletes, these NCCP Professional Development modules will make you concussion smart!​

 ​CONCUSSION ELEARNING SERIES​

​Completed course information can take up to 15 days to appear on your Coaches transcript in NCCP - The Locker