Coaches

Canada Soccer's Grassroots Soccer Program

The Innisfail Outdoor Soccer Club runs under the Grassroots Soccer Program which follows the stages of Canada Soccer's Long-Term Player Development Model. Stages 1, 2 and 3 (Active Start, FUNdamentals and Learn to Train) gives coaches the ability to get the kids started with the basics of soccer training and highlights the importance of physical literacy for players up to 11 years of age. Stage 4 (Soccer for Life) focuses on fun and fitness in recreational soccer.

Our coaches are required to be certified under the age appropriate education programs for the teams they are coaching. Coaches MUST SIGN THEMSELVES UP IN THE LINKS BELOW.

All required coach training course costs and travel costs for on-field workshops incurred will be reimbursed. Please forward your certification confirmation for reimbursement.

Once the training has been taken it will not need to be taken again until it expires.

Coach Certification Links

For program links in French please click here: Grassroots Coach Education Program

Active Start - U5

Active Start Theory online training (1.5 hours - $21 to be reimbursed upon certification)

Practical on-field workshop (2 hours - $ to be reimbursed upon certification plus travel reimbursement)

         Locations and dates for 2026 TBA

                         April 12, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                       *Must complete the theory portion prior to taking the on-field workshop

                                       **Must pre-register for on-field training

Respect in Sport Activity Leader Course  (3 hours - $30 to be reimbursed upon certification)

FUNdamentals - U7 and U9

FUNdamentals Theory online training (1.5 hours - $21 to be reimbursed upon certification)

Practical on-field workshop (2 hours -  to be reimbursed upon certification plus travel reimbursement)

          Locations and dates for 2026 TBA

                         April 13, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

                                       *Must complete the theory portion prior to taking the on-field workshop

                                       **Must pre-register for on-field training

Respect in Sport Activity Leader Course (3 hours - $30 to be reimbursed upon certification)

Learn to Train - U11

Learn to Train Theory online training (2 hours - $31.50 to be reimbursed upon certification

Practical on-field workshop (4 hours - $40 to be reimbursed upon certification plus travel reimbursement)

           Locations and dates for 2026 TBA

                         April 12, 2025 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

                                       *Must complete the theory portion prior to taking the on-field workshop

                                       **Must pre-register for on-field training

Respect in Sport Activity Leader Course (3 hours - $30 to be reimbursed upon certification)

Optional Courses

NCCP Making Ethical Decisions workshop (3.5 hours - free) and/or online evaluation

NCCP Making Head Way in Soccer (Concussion Awareness) - e-learning workshop (90 minutes - free)

NCCP Emergency Action Plan - eLearning workshop (15 minutes - free)

NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two Online - eLearning workshop (20 minutes - free)

No pre-requisites required

Additional Information

NCCP eLearning Link

1. Log in to the Locker

2. Update your profile and email preferences.

3. View your coaching qualifications transcript under the Certifications tab.

4. Find available training events for your sport.

5. Take online eLearning modules through the eLearning tab.

CASA Coach Certification Link

Responsible Coaching Movement