AUC to host NCCP basketball coaches clinics

Algoma University College and Titan Basketball will host National Coaching Certification Program Level 1 and 2 basketball coaching clinics Sept.30-Oct. 1.

The cost of each clnic is $90. Registration and more information can be received from Thomas Cory at 949-2301, ext. 4516.

The Sport Development Centre of the Sport Alliance of Ontario (SAO) administers the 3M National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) in the province of Ontario.

The NCCP is a series of courses designed to national standards by the Coaching Association of Canada, which equips coaches with the conceptual and practical tools needed to work with developing athletes in all sports.

Levels 1, 2, and 3, administered by the SAO, are designed for entry-level and developing coaches; Level 4 is required of coaches who hope to coach at National and Olympic levels.

Level 1 helps coaches understand why athletes participate in sport, and prepares them to teach skills and to design a safe, enjoyable and challenging practice.

Topics include planning, role of the coach, growth and development, safety, skill analysis, skill development and physical preparation.

Level 2 introduces coaches to the needs of developing athletes preparing for competition. Goal setting, physical training and skill analysis techniques are emphasized as coaches plan a season of competition.