COACH DEVELOPMENT IS THE HEART OF ALL SPORT PROGRAMS.

This page is to support ALL coaches within ADSA, whether you are new to coaching or a veteran, we each have a role in supporting the development of soccer programs and players within Airdrie.

Please contact our Director of Coach Development Allan Siwela if you may be interesting in coaching or are currently coaching and have any questions: 

Allan Siwela allan.siwela@airdriesoccer.com

Director of Coach Development

COACHING REQUIREMENTS

Like all sports and instructional programs, soccer is undergoing a change where program standards and requirements are becoming mandatory. Why is this change coming.

If sport is to be a safe haven for young children to grow and nurture a love for physical activity and challenge, then sport needs to ensure that those delivering the programs possess the necessary skills and understanding of coaching and safe sport. With these in place, the desire is that more children will continue to pursue sport as a lifetime commitment to physical well-being.

For the coaches, it is hoped that with greater understanding and certification, they will possess greater confidence and understanding of the program needs and delivery.

Below is a list of links to support your role as a coach.

ADSA COACH REGISTRATION: 

You will need to fill out a Volunteer Application on your Airdrie Soccer account so that we can give you full access to the Powerup App for your team. To do so, please log in, make sure you have your own profile in your family (along with your kids) if your spouse is the primary guardian and click on 'Volunteer Now/Team Official Application'. Once you have filled out a Volunteer Application, we can give you the ability to manage your team. 

Please use this link to update the ADSA Coach data base and upload any supporting documents to support your training.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHIeG7fY-07ys-th-xy-XO1_gXGlJflt7M3tw-IcDhb640pA/viewform?usp=sf_link

COACHING REQUIREMENTS:

These requirements have been developed by Canada Soccer, for all provincial and regional soccer providers. They are related to the provision of safe and developmental programs for the game of soccer.

SAFE SPORT:

MAKING ETHICAL DECISIONS –

Alberta Sport provides an option of in-person and online courses https://albertasport.ca/coaching/nccp-multi-sport-coaching-modules/competition-introduction-modules/

RESPECT IN SPORT: Activity Leaders program – Online program. This is an online program and free access codes are available to ADSA coaches. To obtain an access code for this, please email admin@airdriesoccer.com

COACHING PROGRAMS:

Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education Program offers programs based upon players stages of development. For further reference please check

https://canadasoccer.com/coach/coach-education-and-certification/grassroots-coach-education-program/

These programs may be booked through Alberta Soccer and encompasses an online theory component and in person practical component. There is no evaluation, but an observation of competency and training.

To book a program in Alberta follow this link

https://albertasoccer.com/coach/course-registration/

Once coaches have completed the online theory component, they may register for the practical component.

Upcoming available courses offered by CMSA: https://calgaryminorsoccer.demosphere-secure.com/coach-manager/education-development

REIMBURSEMENT: ADSA coaches are entitled to reimbursement of coaching fees on agreement of completing one full season of coach support to ADSA program.

To receive a reimbursement, coaches must upload or email their coach training evidence (certificate or receipt) to the Director of Coach Development. This will then be processed and refunded to each coach.

COACHING CIRCLES 

Coach development is about more that education, development is an ongoing journey to be shared with other coaches. ADSA will be offering numerous opportunities for coaches to come together and share their learning and experiences through coaching circle opportunities.

AIRDRIE COACH/TEAM MANAGER INSTRUCTIONS: Coming soon for Outdoor 2025