Coaching

OCC seeks additional NCCP Coach Developers

The Ontario Curling Council (OCC), along with its member associations, the Ontario Curling Association (CurlON) and the Northern Ontario Curling Association (NOCA), is seeking to add to our team of NCCP Coach Developers for delivery of NCCP coach education in Ontario. Delivery of coach training requires: The ability to connect with people in a positive […]

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Regional Training Groups 2023/24 – We Want Your Input!

  Ontario Curling Council – Regional Training Groups   The Ontario Curling Council intends to create multiple regional training groups in Ontario for athletes in the Train to Compete and Learn to Excel stages of the Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model. What is a Regional Training Group? Regular training times at a centralized location

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Return To Coaching Fall 2021-22

    While the possibility of a curling season is looking more and more likely for 2021/22 there remain many questions.  The OCC has assembled a Return to Coaching guide to help coaches navigate the situation as it stands currently.  This document will be updated as restrictions change but we’re hoping this will give coaches

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Return to Play – Youth Programs

[Please note this information comes from an OCC Webinar recently held on this topic.  Click HERE to access the recording of that webinar] Starting up curling programs during the worst pandemic in recent history is the current challenge for curling clubs across the country.  Youth programs may have special considerations for many reasons.   The following

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Mentors Express by Coaches Association of Ontario

  Coach competency is an integral aspect of Ontario’s community sport programs. Coaches have the unique capacity to inspire, drive and influence athletes, impacting their pathways to excellence and overall sport experience. Mentors Express aims to enhance a Coach’s ability to apply various concepts from the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) by providing direct access to

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Prep4Performance Coaching Symposium Postponed

It is with the utmost caution, that the Ontario Curling Council’s Board and Staff have made the difficult decision to postpone the Prep4Performance Coaching Symposium scheduled for May 29-31, 2020, at the Briar’s Resort in Jackson’s Point due to the uncertainty surrounding the Covid-19 Pandemic. The event will be rescheduled for the Spring of 2021. 

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Prep4Performance Coaching Symposium

    Featuring Keynote Address by SCOTT PFEIFER – Four Time Brier and World Champion When May 29th to May 31st, 2020 (Full symposium) May 30th, 2020 (1 day option available) Who Competitive Coaches Recreational Coaches Adult Learn to Curl Instructors Club Members and Managers who instruct Coaches of Athletes with Disabilities Athletes   More

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Upcoming OCC Webinars for Coach and Athlete Development

The Ontario Curling Council will continue its popular Coach Professional Development Webinar Series this season – and we have a number of great sessions scheduled.  Each webinar is $19.99 + tax, and will earn CERTIFIED NCCP Coaches one professional development credit towards Maintenance of Certification. October 21, 2019 – “Building a Brushing Strategy” Over the

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Date Revision – OCC Webinar Series – The Dynamics of Coaching Women

The much anticipated OCC Webinar – The Dynamics of Coaching Women to be hosted by Leith Drury, Ph.D originally scheduled for January 9, 2019 has been re-scheduled for Wednesday January 16, 2019 at 7:00pm EST.  If you have already signed up for this webinar you will be contacted to ensure your participation.  The registration on

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