Pathway to Becoming a Karate Alberta Coach
Coaching Karate is different from a dojo Sensei teaching Karate. Coaching the team is about providing information for developing athletic abilities, technical and tactical skills in the training camps. The coach will also coach in a competitive environment to assist athletes to perform to their potential.
Developmental Coach
- Complete NCCP Instructor Beginner Course
- Attend Athlete/Coach Developmental Camp
- Submit Application to KA Coaching Committee
- Complete First Aid course from a recognized first aid training organization in Canada, renewed every 3 years
- Complete Police information Check (“PIC”) with Vulnerable Sector Check (“VSC”) as per KA’s specifications, and KA disclosure form
Assistant Coach
- Complete NCCP Competition Intro Course
- Experience as a Developmental Coach
- Attend Athlete/Coach Developmental Camp
- Submit Application to KA Coaching Committee
- Complete First Aid course from a recognized first aid training organization in Canada, renewed every 3 years
- Complete Police information Check (“PIC”) with Vulnerable Sector Check (“VSC”) as per KA’s specifications, and KA disclosure form
Head Coach
- Complete NCCP Comp Dev Course
- Experience as an Assistant Coach
- Submit Application to KA Board of Directors
- Complete First Aid course from a recognized first aid training organization in Canada, renewed every 3 years
- Complete Police information Check (“PIC”) with Vulnerable Sector Check (“VSC”) as per KA’s specifications, and KA disclosure form
Technical Director
- Complete NCCP Comp Dev Course
- Experience as a Provincial Head Coach
- Submit Application to KA Board of Directors
- Complete First Aid course from a recognized first aid training organization in Canada, renewed every 3 years
- Complete Police information Check (“PIC”) with Vulnerable Sector Check (“VSC”) as per KA’s specifications, and KA disclosure form
- Coaching Committee will establish criteria for Prospects to become KA Provincial Team Members to attend KC Nationals
- Criteria will include:
- Results at KA Tournaments
- Attendance and participation in Team Trainings
- Appropriate behaviour and adherence to rules and conduct
- Continual training and improvement from training to training
- Fulfillment of volunteer requirements
- Good standing with KA