B License

CANADIAN SOCCER ASSOCIATION B LICENSING PROGRAM

The B Licensing Program consists of three (3) tiers.

1. B Pre-Test (SNS run)
2. B Provincial (B License Part 1 – SNS run)
3. B National (B License Part 2 – CSA run)

Below are course descriptions for the B Licensing Program:

B Pre-Test
The B Pre-Test that is a mandatory pre-requisite for any coaches wishing to pursue the Canadian Soccer Association’s B License Program.  The main purpose of this course is to give coaches the proper methodology needed to detect and correct errors in technical skill development and small-sided game situations.  This course does involve some theory components, but is heavily geared towards the ability of the coach to plan and run effective sessions based on pre-selected technical and tactical coaching topics.  Successful participants will be eligible to move forward in pursuing B Provincial License certification.

The Pre-Test will be offered annually in Nova Scotia.

B Provincial
The B Provincial License (B License – Part 1) focuses on working with high performance athletes up to the age of 14 years old.  This course involves both theory and practical coaching work.   The practical components are heavily geared towards the ability of the coach to plan and implement effective training sessions based on a variety of pre-selected technical and tactical coaching topics.  Each participant will undergo two (2) practical coaching assessments. 

The theory component of this course includes the NCCP part A and B delivered through the Department of Health and Wellness.  For information on the required theory units, please contact Mike Hudson at mike.hudson@gov.ns.ca  

Participants who have completed both the practical and theory components of the B Provincial course will be eligible to apply for Part 2 of the B License Program.

The B Provincial License Practical component will be offered annually each May in partnership with the Atlantic Coaches Convention.

B National
The B National License (B License – Part 2) focuses on working with high performance athletes 14 years of age and older.  This course involves both theory and practical coaching work.  Each participant will undergo two (2) practical coaching assessments.

The theory component of this course includes the NCCP Competition Development Modules delivered through the Department of Health and Wellness.  For information on the required theory units, please contact Mike Hudson at mike.hudson@gov.ns.ca 

Participants who have completed both the practical and theory components of the B National Program will be eligible to apply for the A License Program.

The B National License Practical component will be offered each year three times in Canada. One course will be in Ontario and one in British Columbia. The third course rotates on a two year cycle between the Prairies and Atlantic Canada.

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