NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio
PARTNERS IN COACH EDUCATION The National Coaching Certification Program is a collaborative program of the Government of Canada, provincial/territorial governments, national/provincial/territorial sport organizations, and the Coaching Association of Canada. The programs of this organization are funded in part by Sport Canada. This document is copyrighted by the Coaching Association of Canada (2011) and its licensors. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.
Table of Contents Coach Information and Declaration 2 Introduction 3 Requirements for CanSkate Coach Certified 3 Submission Procedure 4 Resubmission Procedure 5 Resubmission Policy and Associated Remarking Fees 5 Participant checklist 6 Part A: CanSkate Program Analysis 7 Part B: The Video Component 17 Part C: Emergency Action Plan (EAP) 21 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 1
Coach Information and Declaration Coach s Name: Address: Section: Email: Telephone #: Skate Canada #: CC#: Coach Declaration: I hereby certify that all of the information in this submission is true and complete. Coach signature Date Learning Facilitator Name: Learning Facilitator Email: Date trained: Date first registered as a coach: Please note: your portfolio must be completed, successfully marked, and returned within two years of first registering as a Skate Canada coach. Please account for shipping and marking times when submitting portfolios. If you are unsure of the dates first registered as a coach or trained status, please inquire with your Section course administrator. 2 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio
Introduction Thank you for your interest in becoming an NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach. Effective September 1, 2009, trained CanSkate coaches must either be CanSkate Coach Certified or Primary STARSkate Coach Trained within two years of the date he/she registered as a Skate Canada coach. This portfolio has been created to provide participants at this level with the expectations of the training, evaluation requirements, and standards to obtain a CanSkate Coach Certified status within the NCCP Instruction-Beginner context. Certification Requirements 1. Candidates must successfully complete all parts of the NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio: Part A: CanSkate Program Analysis Part B: The Video Component Video analysis of a complete CanSkate program in action Part C: Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Complete the EAP form for the facility in which you are currently coaching CanSkate Further details regarding each part of the submission are available later in this document. To be completed within two years of first registering as a Skate Canada Professional coach. NCCP Certified CanSkate Coaches will be able to: Present all components of a CanSkate session including: warm-up, lesson time, group activity, and cool-down Ensure the CanSkate session environment is safe Plan a safe and organized CanSkate session Run a structured and organized CanSkate session NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 3
Submission Procedure Step One Ensure that you have completed all of the necessary components of this submission package by completing the Participant Checklist found on page 6 of this portfolio. The deadline for achieving a certified status is two years from the date of first registering as a coach. In order to obtain an NCCP CanSkate Certified status, the evaluation portfolio must be submitted and marked successfully within the two year time frame. Maintain a copy of all of your documents and videos before you send your package in the mail. Step two Email the Section Course Administrator from the section in which you attended your Instruction Beginner CanSkate course to confirm your Learning Facilitator s mailing address. Mail your submission package to your Learning Facilitator. Include all of the following: o One standard-sized DVD or flash drive containing all video requirements. o The completed documents from this portfolio. o A money order or certified cheque in the amount of $60.00, payable to the appropriate Learning Facilitator. o A pre-paid self-addressed envelope for the Learning Facilitator to use in returning the marked DVD or flash drive. Step three Upon completion of the marking of your submission package, the Learning Facilitator will email you and the section office with the evaluation results. The Learning Facilitator will also return your submission using the self-addressed envelope which you provided. Step four Review the feedback provided by the Learning Facilitator and ensure there are no portions of the assignment that need to be resubmitted. If no resubmission is required, you will receive a certificate and letter stating that you have successfully achieved a CanSkate Coach Certified status. 4 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio
Resubmission Procedure Step one Complete all portions of the portfolio to be resubmitted as indicated by your Learning Facilitator. Step two Email the Section Course Administrator from the section in which you attended your Instruction Beginner CanSkate course to confirm the mailing address of your Learning Facilitator. Mail the required portions of the portfolio to your Learning Facilitator along with: o One pre-paid self-addressed envelope for the Learning Facilitator to return your marked portfolio. o o A copy of any previously marked evaluation forms but not the previously marked videos. A money order or certified cheque in the amount specified by the Learning Facilitator according to the fees listed below. Resubmission Policies and Associated Remarking Fees It is your responsibility as a professional coach to provide complete, quality work to be evaluated. Any DVD or flash drive content that is not clear, visible, or audible will be returned to you unmarked. In this event, you would be required to submit a new DVD, and the full marking fee would apply. The following remarking fees will apply to unsuccessful submissions: Full remarking fee - $60 Part A: CanSkate Program Analysis - $15 Part B: Full video component - $40 Part B: Two or more sections of the video components require resubmission: $20 Part C: $5 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 5
Participant Checklist Please check each of the following upon successful completion of the NCCP Instruction-Beginner CanSkate Coach Certified requirements before submitting your completed package to your Learning Facilitator. Please note that the Learning Facilitator may decide to send your package back to you unmarked if any items are missing. Assignment Completion Checklist q Part A: CanSkate Program Analysis o Complete either option 1 or option 2 q Part B: The Video Component o Record a video submission containing video clips of the following: Introduction Warm-up One group lesson that is minimum 10 minutes in length Group Activity and Cool-Down Fast Track and Fun Zone components o Complete a lesson plan relevant to the group lesson you recorded q Part C : Emergency Action Plan (EAP) o Complete an EAP for the facility in which you are currently coaching CanSkate Please note: detailed information for each section follows in this portfolio. Remember to include in your submission! q One DVD or flash drive containing all video requirements q The completed documents listed above q A money order or certified cheque in the amount of $60 payable to the Learning Facilitator q A pre-paid self-addressed envelope for the Learning Facilitator to use to return the marked DVD q In the case of resubmission, a money order or certified cheque in the amount of $ as specified by the Learning Facilitator. 6 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio
Part A: CanSkate Program Analysis Please complete ONE of the two options listed below and outline the CanSkate session. Option 1 Note: This option may only be selected if the portfolio is being completed by the coach responsible for their club s CanSkate session planning. A statement of proof from the club president is required. Using the tables and questions provided below, describe your current CanSkate session. Session Planning Chart # of Coaches: Total # of skaters: # of Pre-CanSkate skaters: Number of groups: i.e. red group Group names: Session format: q 3-Station format q 4-Station format Length of session: minutes Number of weeks: weeks Name of stations: # of PAs : Ideal # of PAs needed : NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 7
During your session do you use an auditory signal? q Yes q No Are you using Fast Track laps between lesson rotations? q Yes q No How long is each lesson, and how many lesson rotations are you using? X min rotations Example: 3 x 10 min rotations Label the different parts of your session below along with the time allotted and music selection for each component. Identify auditory signals and Fast Track laps where necessary. Part of the Session Time Allotments (minutes) Music Choice 8 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio
Illustrate the format chosen for your session. Label the stations and coach/pa placement at the stations. If applicable, identify the area on the ice where the Pre-CanSkate skaters will start the season. One of the main philosophies of the new CanSkate program is to integrate Pre-CanSkate skaters within the mainstream CanSkate session as soon as they are ready. In the space provided below, explain how Pre-CanSkate skaters are integrated into your mainstream program. NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 9
Using the format of your current CanSkate session, complete the following rotation schedule. Label each station as one of the following: teaching (coach led), review (PA led), or Fun Zone. Keep in mind the Fun Zone may be PA or coach led and there may be more than one of each type of station. You may also list the fundamental area each station is focusing on. In the following columns, label where each group will start and how they rotate through the different stations. Note: Based on your session you may not have a Station 4 or 4th rotation. For an example of the two following charts, please reference the CanSkate Program Manual. Rotation Schedule Station 1: 1 st Rotation 2 nd Rotation 3 rd Rotation 4 th Rotation Station 2: Station 3: Station 4: Based on your scenario, how many lessons do the skaters receive with a professional coach per session? What type of assessment does your club use? q Daily Assessment q Assessment Days q Combination Fill in the lesson schedule chart on the following page with the details of your lesson rotation. i.e. Week 1 Station 1 -- Balance 1. Please include assessment days as required. Some columns or rows may not be needed, based on your session. 10 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio
Lesson Schedule Station 1: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Station 2: Station 3: Station 4: Club President Declaration: I,, President of the, and a member of Skate Canada in good (President name) (Club name) standing, hereby attest that was in charge of planning the CanSkate session (Coach name) at the during the membership season(s). (Club name) (season this portfolio was completed) NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 11
Option 2: Using one of the following scenarios, determine the best format and session layout for the fictional club example provided. Use the space and questions provided to complete this activity. Scenario one: Number of coaches: 4 Number of skaters: 60 Number of Pre-CanSkater skaters: 0 Length of session: 60 minutes Number of weeks: 10 weeks Scenario two: Number of coaches: 3 Number of skaters: 50 Number of Pre-CanSkater skaters: 10 Length of session: 45 minutes Number of weeks: 12 weeks Scenario three: Number of coaches: 5 Number of skaters: 50 Number of Pre-CanSkater skaters: 25 Length of session: 50 minutes Number of weeks: 10 weeks Note: The total number of skaters includes the number of Pre-CanSkate skaters. Session Planning Chart Scenario selected: q 1 q 2 q 3 # of Coaches: Total # of skaters: # of Pre-CanSkate skaters: Number of groups: Group names: Session format: q 3-Station format q 4-Station format Length of session: minutes Number of weeks: weeks Name of stations: # of PAs : Ideal # of PAs needed : 12 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio
Will your session use an auditory signal? q Yes q No Will your session use Fast Track laps between lesson rotations? q Yes q No How long is each lesson and how many lesson rotations are being used? X min rotations Example: 3 x 10 min rotations For the scenario you have selected, label the different parts of your session below along with the length of time allotted and the music selected for each component. Identify auditory signals and Fast Track laps where necessary. Part of the session Time Allotments (minutes) Music Choice NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 13
Illustrate the format chosen for your session. Label the stations and coach/pa placement at the stations. If applicable, identify the area on the ice where the Pre-CanSkate skaters will start. One of the main philosophies of the new CanSkate program is to integrate Pre-CanSkaters in to the mainstream CanSkate session as soon as they are ready. In the space provided below, explain how Pre-CanSkate skaters will be integrated into your mainstream program. 14 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio
Complete the chart provided below based on your chosen session. Label each station as one of the following: teaching (coach led), review (PA led), or Fun Zone. Keep in mind the Fun Zone may be PA or coach led and there may be more than one of each type of station. You may also list the fundamental area each station is focusing on. In the following columns label where each group will start and how they rotate through the different stations. Note: Based on your session you may not have a Station 4 or 4th rotation. For an example of the two following charts, please reference the CanSkate Program Manual. Rotation Schedule Station 1: 1 st Rotation 2 nd Rotation 3 rd Rotation 4 th Rotation Station 2: Station 3: Station 4: Based on your scenario, how many lessons do the skaters receive with a professional coach per session? What type of assessment will you use? q Daily Assessment q Assessment Days q Combination NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 15
Based on the stations identified in the previous table, label how each fundamental area will rotate through each station, using the table below. Please include assessment days if that is the preferred method of assessing for your scenario. Some columns or rows may not be needed based on your session. Lesson Schedule Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Station 1: Week 11 Week 12 Station 2: Station 3: Station 4: 16 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio
Part B: The Video Component All candidates are required to submit a DVD or flash drive containing a brief introduction and excerpts from their CanSkate session. Videos should not exceed 1 hour. Submissions may be a continuous film or excerpts on different days of your CanSkate session. The main focus of the video is to capture the coach candidate leading the various portions of the CanSkate session. Step One: Preparation q Inform parents/guardians in advance that you will be filming for professional development purposes. The footage from this evaluation portfolio will be reviewed with the sole purpose of the NCCP Instruction Beginner CanSkate Coach Certification. Step Two: Video Introduction Begin your DVD with a brief introduction of yourself either on or off the ice. Limit the total time of this section to five minutes or less. Include: q A brief introduction of yourself q Your main strength and challenge as a CanSkate coach (explain one of each) q A brief introduction to the CanSkate session on which you are teaching Step Three: CanSkate Session Video Candidates are required to film and submit all sections of their CanSkate session as outlined below. If they are not usually responsible for leading one of the session components they must plan to lead it for the day of filming. Each section of the video does not need to be filmed on the same day or with the same group of skaters. Warm-up q Coach candidate must lead complete choreographed warm-up. Lesson Time q Coach candidate must instruct a lesson. Lesson times should be minimum 10 minutes in length, and should not exceed 15 minutes. q For the lesson filmed, please complete the lesson plan on the template provided below. q Lessons may not be filmed during assessment days, and must include a progression circuit. Group Activity q Coach candidate must lead the group activity. Cool-Down q Coach candidate must lead the CanSkate session cool-down. NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 17
Fast Track and Fun Zone q Excerpt(s) showing how the Fast Track is used during the CanSkate session. Coach does not need to be shown coaching in the Fast Track. o Include a brief verbal explanation of how the Fast Track is used during your CanSkate session. q Excerpt showing how the Fun Zone is incorporated into your session. o The coach does not need to be part of the video showing the Fun Zone, but could provide a brief verbal explanation of the Fun Zone as the clip is being shown. Note: Please keep these two excerpts (Fast Track and Fun Zone) to a total of five minutes Filming Procedures To assist you in producing your video to standard, we suggest that you consider the following filming procedures: q During the warm-up, group activity and cool-down sections music should be audible. The coach s voice does not need to be audible at this point. q During the lesson time the voice of the coach should be audible at all times. This means that the camera must be close to the coach. Therefore, the person filming must be on the ice and be a registered Skate Canada member. It is up to you to ensure the video is audible. In cases where the coach cannot be clearly heard and understood, the video will be returned unmarked and will need to be refilmed and resubmitted at the candidates expense. q Fast Track and Fun Zone excerpts do not need to capture the session music. An overview of what the Fun Zone looks like, including extra teaching aids, challenge skills and Fast Track components should be included verbally. q The end result of the video must provide the Learning Facilitator with a clear view of the different components of the session and the coach candidates participation in all areas. 18 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio
CANSKATE LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE Group: Date: Stages Week # Fundamental selected (circle one): Balance Control Agility Introduction: Lesson Topic: STAGE STAGE Progressions to be Used: Teaching Points to be Reinforced: Notes: Teaching Aids/Props Needed: Summary to Group: Praise: Remember to: Next Lesson: Self-Evaluation Notes: Things I liked: Things I can improve: q This lesson was recorded on video NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 19
DRAW YOUR CIRCUIT Please label the skills and progressions used in your circuit. 20 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio
Part C: Emergency Action Plan (EAP) The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) requires the following information for an Emergency Action Plan (EAP): 1. Location of telephones (cell and land lines) 2. List of emergency numbers 3. Location of medical profiles for each CanSkater under the coach s care 4. Location of a fully stocked first aid kit 5. Advance call person or control person is designated 6. Clear directions to the arena are available Every coach must have this information or know exactly where it can be found for EVERY facility at which he/she coaches. Event: Site: Charge person: Alternative charge person: Call person: Alternative call person: Location of club first aid kit: Emergency Action Plan Location of arena first aid kit: Location of medical profiles: Location of phones near lesson site: Emergency: Fire: Police: Facility (where you are located): Telephone Numbers Ambulance: Poison Control: Hospital: Directions to facility for emergency personnel: NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 21