For Immediate Release
December 12, 2025
Football Ontario Announces NCCP Workshop Schedule for 2026
Football Ontario to Hold Several Workshops in 2026
Hamilton, Ontario – Starting in January, Football Ontario will host several NCCP Workshops in order for coaches across the province to complete their training. These workshops will be held virtually over Zoom and will consist of both Community Sport Workshops, Safe Contact Workshops, Competition Introduction: Position Workshop, and Competition Introduction: Positional Academy Courses.
To register for any of the workshops CLICK HERE
The Community Sport Workshops will be $50 for members ($15 Virtual Member Discount) and $130 for non-members.
Community Sport Training is designed for coaches who are currently coaching athletes aged 6 – 13 in contact or non-contact football. The online E-learning course must be completed before in-person training. The Community Sport Training is a 1 day clinic that is required for anyone coaching athletes under the age of 14. The community novice coach has 6 modules:
- Participant needs & parents’ expectations
- Understanding the game
- Make ethical decisions
- Safety
- Fundamental movement skills
- Practice Planning
- Football specific fundamental skills
SEE THE FULL LIST OF COURSES:
Community Sport Coach Training – January 4 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Community Sport Coach Training – January 17 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Community Sport Coach Training – February 21 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Community Sport Coach Training – March 14 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Community Sport Coach Training – April 18 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Community Sport Coach Training – May 9 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Community Sport Coach Training – June 6 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Community Sport Coach Training – July 11 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Community Sport Coach Training – August 8 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Community Sport Coach Training – August 22 – REGISTRATION: HERE
NOTE: MANDATORY FOR ALL COACHES FOR U14 ATHLETES
The Safe Contact Workshops will be $50 for members ($25 Virtual Members Discount) and $150 for non-members.
An integral part of Football Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program, Safe Contact teaches safe tackling and blocking techniques along with safety education and awareness. Every football player needs to be able to perform the football fundamentals taught in Safe Contact, regardless of what position they play on the field. Safe Contact is a 1 day clinic in class and on-field that is required for all coaches.
SEE THE FULL LIST OF DATES:
Safe Contact Training – January 10 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Safe Contact Training – January 24 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Safe Contact Training – February 6 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Safe Contact Training – March 28 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Safe Contact Training – April 11 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Safe Contact Training – April 25 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Safe Contact Training – May 23 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Safe Contact Training – July 25 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Safe Contact Training – August 15 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Safe Contact Training – August 29 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Safe Contact Training – September 8 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Safe Contact Training – September 19 – REGISTRATION: HERE
NOTE: MANDATORY FOR ALL CONTACT COACHES – CERTIFICATION EXPIRES EVERY 5 YEARS
NOTE: FOR RECERTIFICATION YOU MAY COMPLETE THE SAFE CONTACT 2.0 MODULE VIA THE LOCKER
Football Canada in conjunction with the Canadian Football League (CFL), has launched the ‘Safe Contact 2.0’ refresher course. Safe Contact 2.0 is available now via The Locker.
Safe-Contact 2.0 is a less expensive and accessible option for coaches who have already received their Safe Contact certification and are in need of recertification after their 5 year period is up.
The goal of this initiative is to make coaching recertification more easily accessible and less financially burdensome on coaches across the country. This course will streamline the process for all current and future coaches needing re-certification.
Football Canada and Football Ontario are always looking for ways to reduce barriers for the organisation’s members, and the Safe-Contact 2.0 Refresher Course will do just that for all coaches who are in need of recertification.
All coaches are required to have their Safe Contact certification and mandated to complete the Safe Contact 2.0 Refresher Course every 5 years after initial certification.
The Competition Introduction: Position Workshop will be $125 for members ($25 Virtual Members Discount) and $300 for non-members.
Competition Introduction clinics are designed for coaches who are currently coaching athletes aged 14 – 18 in contact football.
The Position Workshop is a 1 and a 1/2 day clinic where coaches are trained in 4 modules:
- Make Ethical Decisions,
- Planning a Practice,
- Teaching & Learning, and
- Analyze Performance.
Competition Introduction: Position Workshop – March 7-8, 2025 – REGISTRATION: HERE
The Competition Introduction: Positional Academy will be $25 for members and $50 for non-members.
Competition Introduction clinics are designed for coaches who are currently coaching athletes aged 14 – 18.
The Positional Academy Clinic is a 2 hour clinic where coaches are trained by an expert coach in 1 of the following positions:
- Quarterback,
- Running Back,
- Wide Receiver,
- Offensive Line,
- Defensive Line,
- Linebacker, and
- Defensive Back.
SEE THE FULL LIST OF COURSES:
Competition Introduction: Position Coach Workshop (Linebackers)- January 14 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Competition Introduction: Position Coach Workshop (Defensive Line)- January 28 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Competition Introduction: Position Coach Workshop (Offensive Line)- February 10 – REGISTRATION: HERE
Competition Introduction: Position Coach Workshop (Wide Receiver)- February 26th – REGISTRATION: HERE
Competition Introduction: Position Coach Workshop (Defensive Back)- March 9th – REGISTRATION: HERE
Competition Introduction: Position Coach Workshop (Quarterbacks)- March 25th – REGISTRATION: HERE
Competition Introduction: Position Coach Workshop (Running Backs)- April 8th – REGISTRATION: HERE
To register for any of the various workshops CLICK HERE
If you have any questions in regard to any of the Workshops please contact Football Ontario’s Programs Manager, Aidan McKenna, at amckenna@footballontario.net
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ABOUT FOOTBALL ONTARIO: Football Ontario is the sanctioned provincial governing body for football in Ontario, through its focus on transparency, growth, alignment and excellence, is engaged in providing football opportunities for all of Ontario. Football Ontario is driven by a commitment to deliver football programming, opportunities and resources for its members and the provincial football stakeholders. Please visit: footballontario.net
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