Coaching standards will support the growth and development of field hockey across the country
For more information on the coaching standards, including graphics please visit our comprehensive coaching webpage and download the minimum standards document.
Field Hockey Canada with the guidance of the Coach Education Committee, qualified CAC Master Coach Developers and consultation with the Provincial network, have outlined recommended minimum standards for field hockey coaches in all contexts which will bring the education standards into alignment with best practices of sport organizations in Canada, and global leaders in field hockey.
The coach education committee will review and revise the recommended standards every two years and compare against data collected by the CAC regarding education completed. Please note that recommended standards for club and development programs will become mandatory at the end of the 5-year cycle (2025) and pending review and confirmation by the coach education committee.
CLUB COACHING STANDARD
Description: A club program is hosted by a local organization that is a member of the PSO. Club programs are targeted at growing the sport within a specific community or local region. These teams may participate in leagues, tournaments or traveling opportunities.
Recreational programs: Introduction to the sport at any age group, open to all athletes, there is no standard of skill or execution in order to participate.
Competitive programs: These programs may have athletes that have previous field hockey experience and are above the introductory level. Coaches at this level may consider having a further level to support the development of their athletes.
**Please Note: NCCP Level 4/5 and ACD Graduates exceed minimum standards in this contexts.
DEVELOPMENT COACHING STANDARD
Description: These are tryout-based programs in which an athlete must be evaluated and selected in order to participate.
1. Programs operating within private (either non-profit OR for profit) academy organizations that may be training for competition outside the country, travel tournaments or other competitive skills training environments.
2. PSO organized developmental training environments outside club or provincial teams i.e. Regional camps or other regular training opportunities.
**Please Note: NCCP Level 4/5 and ACD Graduates exceed minimum standards in this context.
PROVINCIAL COACHING STANDARDS
Description: PSO organized developmental training environments are for targeted and selected athletes.
Provincial High-Performance Programs train teams for competition at the FHC National Championships.
The following are the annual minimum standards that will be enforced for all Provincial Teams and FHC National Events.
**Please Note: NCCP Level 4/5 and ACD Graduates exceed minimum standards in this context, however, we recommend these coaches update their professional development by attending 2021 updated Competition Development Field Hockey Modules.
UNIVERSITY COACHING STANDARDS
Description: It is the recommendation of Field Hockey Canada that University Varsity Teams competing within either Usport or competitive club university structures support the development, excellence and growth of field hockey coaching in Canada through the following recommended coaching standards.
**Please Note: NCCP Level 4/5 and ACD Graduates exceed minimum standards in this context.
For more information on the coaching standards, including graphics please visit our comprehensive coaching webpage and download the minimum standards document below.
