BC’s Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representative

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Role of viaSport in Coach Education

viaSport is a recognized member of the Coaching Association of Canada, filling the role of the Provincial/Territorial Coaching Representative (P/TCR). This role has been entrusted to viaSport by the Government of British Columbia.

As the P/TCR, viaSport is responsible for the delivery of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) within BC.

P/TCR responsibilities include:

Facilitate Coach Education:
- Delivering NCCP Multi-sport modules, offer professional development opportunities
- Guide coaches along their path to certification
- Training coach developers, coach evaluators and master coach developers

Uphold Coaching Standards:
- Acting as the local authority for coach education, support Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) in their efforts to enhance coach development
- Ensuring high quality facilitators are in place to deliver Multi-sport NCCP an meet the capacity needs of the sector
- Maintaining a standards of delivery consistent with P/TCR partners across Canada, while allowing flexibility to meet regional needs

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Take Coach Education

Our role in coach education is to provide clear pathway for aspiring coaches in BC. Take the next step in your coaching journey, whether you are new to coaching or a looking to expand your skills.

Take Coach Education

Deliver Coach Education

In partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada, viaSport provides core multi‑sport coach education for individuals who want become certified Coach Developers.

Deliver Coach Education

Coaching Standards in BC

viaSport works with partners to ensure coaches receive high quality education, advance on their sport pathway and meet national and provincial standards.

Learn more about Coaching Standards