Field Hockey BC has developed the new Provincial Coach Education (PCE) Pathway to present opportunities within formal coach education that complement the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) and align to the Long-Term Field Hockey Development framework (LTFHD). The Provincial Coach Education Pathway (PCE) is primarily targeted at voluntary club community coaches and places a greater emphasis on the technical and tactical building blocks for field hockey development. The PCE Pathway is also designed to recognize and mitigate the challenges of time and financial constraint that remain significant barriers to participation and investment in formal coach education.

For more information on the Provincial Coach Education (PCE) Pathway

PCE Modular Courses:

Making Ethical Decisions and Concussion Course

4 Hour Module and Free of Charge – Take Only Once – Qualifies for NCCP Credit

In this module you will be guided through the National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) Making Ethical Decisions and Making Headway training. These are essential pre-requisite knowledge modules for all coaches intending on undergoing the Evaluation stages of the NCCP Pathway. Therefore any coach or prospective coach who has not completed these modules should attend this session.

Fundamentals Coaching Modules (Under 10)

2 x 3 Hour Modules and Free of Charge

In this course, you will learn the basics of how to run an effective practice session. This course engages participants in topics such as safety and how to structure sessions as well as learning how to incorporate fundamental movement skills into sessions. This course covers basic techniques, tactics, small sided, conditioned and adapted game set ups to ensure participants leave the course motivated and armed with the ability to deliver effective sessions in the community.

WEST VAN – February/March 2019 (Pilot Course 1)

Dates: February 24th & March 3rd, 2019
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm on Sunday February 24th, 2019 and Sunday March 3rd, 2019
Venue: Rutledge Field Change Rooms (Classroom); Rutledge Warm-up Pitch (Practical)
Learning Facilitators: John Sacre, Geoff Matthews and Andrea Gibson

WEST VAN – February/March 2019 (Pilot Course 2)

Dates: February 25th & March 4th, 2019
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm on Monday February 25th, 2019 and Monday March 4th, 2019
Venue: Rutledge Field Change Rooms (Classroom); Rutledge Warm-up Pitch (Practical)
Learning Facilitators: John Sacre, Geoff Matthews and Alex Bale

Learn 2 Train Coaching Modules (Under 13)

2 x 3 Hour Modules and Free of Charge

In this course, you will learn how to run effective practice sessions which deliver to the needs of athletes within the Learn 2 Train stage of development. This course engages participants in the art and science of learning and coaching. The course covers essential techniques, tactics and small sided, conditioned game set-ups specially tailored for engaging the Learn to Train athlete. Participants should leave the course motivated and armed with the ability to deliver effective sessions in the community.

WEST VAN – February/March 2019 (Pilot Course 3)

Dates: February 26th & March 5th, 2019
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm on Tuesday February 26th, 2019 and Tuesday March 5th, 2019
Venue: Rutledge Field Change Rooms (Classroom); Rutledge Warm-up Pitch (Practical)
Learning Facilitators: John Sacre, Geoff Matthews and Jenn Beagan

Train 2 Train Coaching Modules (Under 15)

2 x 3 Hour Modules and Free of Charge

In this course, you will learn how to run effective practice sessions which deliver to the needs of athletes within the Train 2 Train stage of development. This course engages participants in the art and science of learning and coaching. The course covers essential techniques, tactics and small sided, conditioned game set-ups specially tailored for engaging the Train to Train athlete. Participants should leave the course motivated and armed with the ability to deliver effective sessions in the community.

Train 2 Compete Coaching Modules (Under 18)

2 x 3 Hour Modules and Free of Charge

In this course, you will learn how to run effective practice sessions which deliver to the needs of athletes within the Train 2 Compete stage of development. This course engages participants in the art and science of learning and coaching. The course covers essential techniques, tactics and small sided, conditioned game set-ups specially tailored for engaging the Train to Compete athlete. Participants should leave the course motivated and armed with the ability to deliver effective sessions in the community.