Coach Workshops

Basic Cycling Skills

Course Description:
Basic Cycling Skills provides an opportunity for “on-bike” practice in skill teaching and analysis, coaching, and provided lesson plans. The program is simple, based on several pre-designed lesson plans, and adaptable to participants’ varying skill and ability levels. The program’s focus is on having participants develop skills that are basic to MTB, BMX, and Road, in a controlled, off-road, off-trail setting such as a sports field or parking lot.

Course Details:
Total Time Commitment: 8 Hours (in person, on-bike training).
Cost: $60.00 – $80.00

Basic Cycling Skills Pre-Requisites: 
Prior to registration, Coaches must complete the Tier 1: Program Volunteer training requirements and the Cycling Foundations eLearning module. 

Required/Optional:
Required as a Tier 2: Ride Leader. 

Basic Cycling Skills

No courses scheduled at this time.

Cycling Practice Planning

Course Description:
Cycling Practice Planning provides an opportunity for a virtual workshop on structuring safe and effective cycling- practices, identifying risk factors that may be encountered when delivering lesson plans, and developing emergency action plans. This workshop focuses on having participants design a practice that applies to MTB, BMX, Road, Recreational Riding, or Youth Programming. Lastly, this workshop reflects on the Long-Term Athlete Development stages and the considerations of utilizing this model when designing a practice. The Cycling Practice Planning course is an excellent workshop for coaches intending to work within community & recreational settings.

Course Details:
Total Time Commitment: 4 Hours (Two 2-hour sessions, delivered synchronously). 
Cost: The average cost of Cycling Practice Planning falls between $60 The cost of a Cycling Practice Planning session can vary, but the average cost across Canada is typically between $60 and $70.

Cycling Practice Planning Pre-Requisites: 
Prior to registration, Coaches must complete the Tier 1: Program Volunteer training requirements.

Required/Optional:
Required as a Tier 3: Community Trained Coach but open to anyone interested in improving their cycling practice planning skills.

Cycling Practice Planning Schedule

No courses scheduled at this time.

NCCP Make Ethical Decisions

Course Description:

Description: The NCCP Make Ethical Decisions module provides coaches with training and evaluation in ethical decision-making. By completing this module, coaches gain the skills to confidently navigate legal, ethical, and moral challenges in both team and individual sports.

Course Details:
Total Time Commitment: 4 Hours 
Cost: $45.00 – $65.00

NCCP Make Ethical Decisions Pre-Requisites: 
Prior to registration, Coaches must complete the Tier 1: Program Volunteer training requirements.

Required/Optional:
Required as a Tier 3: Community Trained Coach but open to anyone interested in advancing their coaching skills.

NCCP Make Ethical Decisions

September 4, 2025: Make Ethical Decisions
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September 13, 2025: Make Ethical Decisions
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September 20, 2025: Make Ethical Decisions
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September 25, 2025: Make Ethical Decisions (1)
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September 25, 2025: Make Ethical Decisions (2)
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FAQ

Coach training courses are offered through multiple platforms, including The Locker, Cycling Canada, and Respect in Sport.

  • Cycling Canada
    • Cycling Foundations eLearning
    • Cycling Practice Planning
    • Basic Cycling Skills
  • The Locker
    • NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two
    • NCCP Emergency Action Plan
    • NCCP Make Ethical Decisions & Evaluation
  • Kids of Mud Website
    • Coaches Code of Conduct
    • Criminal Record Check
    • Child Abuse Registry 
  • CCN
    • MCA Membership
    • Technical Coaches License (Free)
  • Respect in Sport
    • Respect in Sport eLearning Module