Coaching Services

In order to compete at the highest level possible, Saskatchewan athletes must have high calibre coaches who can enhance their holistic development as they seek performance excellence. A number of coaching services have been developed to foster coaching excellence in Saskatchewan including the National Coaching Institute, Apprentice Coach Program, and Coach Visitation Program.

For more information on these services, please click HERE for the Athletes & Coaches Services Handbook.

National Coaching Institute - Saskatchewan
The National Coaching Institute - Saskatchewan aims to develop world-class coaches who are capable of preparing athletes for podium performances in sport and for life outside sport. As an NCI student, you will have made a commitment to learning and to becoming one of the country’s top coaches. You will learn from a variety of experts in the fields of coaching, sport science, leadership, business, and technology and share experiences, strategies and challenges with fellow coaches.

To be eligible, you must be NCCP Level 3 certified, be approved by your National Sport Federation as a Level 4 candidate and have a minimum of three years of coaching experience in a year-round training program.

Apprentice Coach Program
In order for High Performance Coaches from Saskatchewan to advance to National team status it is imperative that they have opportunities to work directly with National Team coaches and athletes. The Apprentice Coach Program will assist coaches financially to work directly with National Team coaches and athletes leading up to and including National Team and Multi-Sport Games. Funding may be used for travel costs not currently supported by other funding sources. Ideally, the Apprentice Coach Program is a partnership between the Apprentice Coach, the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan, and the respective Provincial Sport Governing Bodies (PSGBs) and National Sport Organizations (NSOs).

Interested coaches must be fully certified Level 3 NCCP and working towards Level 4 certification. Priority may be given to those applicants who have never been a part of a National Team. The maximum amount is $5,000.

Click HERE to download the Apprentice Coach Program Guidelines and Application Form.

Coach Visitation Program
In order for High Performance Coaches from Saskatchewan to gain knowledge and experience, it is important to be exposed to experts in the sport. The Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan Coach Visitation Program is designed to assist Provincial Sport Governing Bodies (PSGB) and High Performance Coaches when National Coaches or experts are planning on being in Saskatchewan for competitions or clinics. Up to $750 is available once per fiscal year per PSGB.

Provincial Sport Governing Bodies may apply to the Canadian Sport Centre Saskatchewan for assistance. The application should include the program objectives, coach or expert, the learning program, budget, and a list of perspective coaches invited to attend the Visitation Program. The maximum amount available is $750.

Click HERE to download the Coach Visitation Program Guidelines and Application Form.

Women in Coaching Professional Development Grant
The Women in Coaching Professional Development Grant supports Saskatchewan female coaches who are interested in a career in coaching. With the grant funding, coaches will be able to enhance their skills through education, training, and certification. The grant also provides the opportunity to mentor with a Master Coach, consult a sport expert, and upgrade NCCP certification.

Click HERE for more information on the Women in Coaching Professional Development Grant.

High Performance Coach Development Grant
The High Performance Coach Development Grant supports Saskatchewan coaches who work with high performance athletes in the Long-term Athlete Development stages of Training to Compete and Training to Win. The grant is designed for coaches committed to upgrading their skills and abilities through education, training and certification

Click HERE to download the High Performance Coach Development Grant.

For more information, please contact Mark Bracken, Manager of Coaching Development at (306) 780-9313 or visit www.saskcoach.ca.

Other Important Contact Numbers

Athlete Services
Michelle Dezell, Athlete Services Manager
Toll Free: 1-866-727-5272
Telephone: (306) 975-0861
Fax: (306) 242-8007

National Coaching Institute of Saskatchewan
Don Clark, NCI Director
Telephone: (306) 585-4911

Sport Medicine and Science Services
Travis Laycock, Programs Coordinator
Sport Medicine and Science Council of Saskatchewan
Telephone: (306) 975-0867
Toll Free: 1-888-350-5558 (press 1, then 1)

Canadian Centre for Ethics in Sport (Medications Hotline)
Telephone: 1-800-672-7775

Athletes CAN
Telephone: 1-888-832-4222
athcan@idirect.com