Coach Programs
Freestyle Canada Coach Development Vision
Mission
Operate quality freestyle programming with FUN at the core, build impactful communities that are inclusive while we aim to develop athletes with performance traits of Olympic Champions.
Philosophy
LEAD with ethical character and be a model of system-wide professionalism and accountability. Curiosity and continued education makes US stronger.
Core Values
How we coach day to day and how we learn are fuelled by;
- Inspiration
- Professionalism
- Excellence
- Integrity
- Knowledge
FC Coach Education Framework
Basic Requirements for Coaching License:
- NCCP Making Head Way
- NCCP Making Ethical Decisions
- NCCP SafeSport
- Provincial Criminal Record Report
- FC License
FUNdamentalz
Multi Discipline
Philosophy: Play, Explore, Fun, Learn
LTAD Stages: FUNdamentalz - L2T
FC Program: FUNdamentalz, intro to
Event Level: Festivals (non-judged)
Qualified
- FUNz Quiz online (locker)
- Technical Course, 2 days on-snow
- Receive Coach Assesment for trained or Qualified Status
- Assigned a Mentor as needed
Comp-Intro
SuperCoach & Discipline Streams
Philosophy: Develop, Skill Acquisition, Into to Competition
LTAD Stages: L2T / T2T
FC Programs: Freestylerz & FC Team
Targeted Event Level: Regional, Canada Cup Dev Series; 2x Canada Cup Dev Series, Jr Nationals
Coaches can enter discipline specific streams, or become a Supercoach, one who trains and certifies all disciplines.
Prerequisites: Basic Coach Requirements
Supercoach Certified
- 7 Technical Modules with Qualified Status
- 3 NCCP Modules completed
- Air Portfolio
- SuperCoach Portfolio
- Successful Evaluation by Evaluator/Mentor
| CI MOGUL COACH | CI PARK & PIPE COACH | AERIALS COACH |
| Trained & Certified | Trained & Certified | Trained & Certified |
Comp-Dev Program
Discipline Specific
Philosophy: Perform; Skill Consolidation, Learn to perform on demand
LTAD Stages: T2T-L2C
FC Program: FC Team
Event Level: FIS National & International
Pre-requirements
Comp-Intro Discipline Trained
Comp-Dev Certified
- Technical Module with Qualified Status
- 8 NCCP Modules completed
- Portfolio
- Successful Evaluation by Evaluator / Mentor
High Performance
Discipline Specific
LTAD Stages: T2C - T2W
Philosophy: perform, Healthy Lifestyle
Skier Program: PSO, NextGen, World Cup
Pre-requirements: Comp-Dev Certification
Individual Education Plan
The coach professional development plan is created on a case-by-case basis. Candidates will have opportunities based on the programs within these establishments;
- National Coaching Institute
- UBC, High Performance Coaching
- Own the Podium; Pursuit, Canada Coach
- Mentorship based on program weaknesses & outside Freestyle
- International event apprenticeships