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Important Info: Changes to the Coach Licensing Stream
2017-11-17
Pre- B Assessment Expiry
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A significant change to the coach development pathway is the removal of the Pre-B course and the addition of the CSA C License. Coaches currently holding a Pre-B as their highest license should note, they will be allowed to audit (attend course without having to do an assessment) the CSA C License until December 31, 2019. After this date, any coach who has not completed the CSA C License audit will have to complete the full CSA C License course (attending course plus completion of assessment) before progressing onto the CSA B License Part 1.
To summarize, the two scenarios available to a Pre-B license holder are as follows:
(1) Prior to December 31, 2019 - Pre-B License Holders must audit the CSA C License before progressing on to the CSA B License Part 1.
(2) After December 31, 2019 - Pre-B License Holders must achieve CSA C License certified status (i.e., completion of the course and evaluation) before progressing on to the CSA B License Part 1.
Considering the changes in course structure, assessment protocol, and coaching methodology for coaches partaking on the newly formatted CSA C License and CSA B License Part 1, it is imperative that Coaches holding a Pre-B License either audit or complete the revised C License course. This is to ensure there is a full understanding and awareness of the coaching methodology required to be successful within the Canada Soccer Coaching Education Pathway.
CSA B License Part 1 Re-Certification
Coaches who obtained their Provincial B prior to January 1, 2014, are highly encouragedrecommended to update their License by auditing a future CSA B License Part 1 course.
(1) Prior to December 31, 2019 - Again it is highly recommended, but not required that preceding Provincial B holders audit the CSA B License Part 1 before progressing on to the CSA B License Part 2
(2) After December 31, 2019 - Preceding Provincial B holders must audit the CSA C License and retake the CSA B License Part 1, if they wish to progress on to the CSA B License Part 2
Note: Coaches auditing the CSA B License Part 1will take part in all aspects of the course just as any other coach. The only difference is that a coach auditing the course will not have to complete an evaluation to achieve a "certified" status. More details regarding specific dates and costs will be released as soon as they are available.
We highly encourage any current Provincial B License holders who are interested in upgrading their certification by auditing the B License Part 1, before moving on to the CSA B License Part 2, to communicate their interest in auditing the B License Part 1 to Yiannis Tsalatsidis. (hpcoordinator@sasksoccer.com)
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Get registered for a course:
We are anticipating a high volume of coaches looking to register for the C-License in Spring 2018. Details regarding upcoming courses are detailed below. Both coaches and audit coaches can register through this link HERE.
Registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. February 22nd, 2018.
Note: Coaches auditing the CSA C License will take part in all aspects of the course just as any other coach. The only difference is that a coach auditing the course will not have to complete an evaluation to achieve a "certified" status.
Upcoming C and B License Courses
Over the span of the next 2 years (2018 and 2019), Saskatchewan Soccer Association is planning on running the following courses:
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For any questions regarding these changes to the coach licensing stream can email Yiannis Tsalatsidis, High Performance Coordinator at hpcoordinator@sasksoccer.com.