What you need to Coach

Step by Step Instructions:

Register to Coach; register with the club to coach by going to RAMP interactive.

(click the above logo to register)

• Log onto RAMP, on the dashboard click COACH/STAFF Registration. Follow the instructions; Choose either Head Coach or Assistant Coach. 

(you only need to register once on RAMP if you are coaching more than one group)

• NOTE: Returning Coaches: Criminal Record Check and VSS expires every 2 years
• NOTE: Returning Coaches: Respect in Sport expires every 5 years

Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen; the coach will have to print off the RCMP Letter, RCMP VSV and the RCMP Consent Release form from the three links below. Fill out the forms and take them to the local RCMP barracks. Make sure you tick the Record Check results will be picked up in person by the applicant. They do have forms to pick up at the barracks, however, you will need to print off the RCMP Letter. You will also need your driver's license when you drop off your completed forms. It might take 4 to 5 business days so please do not leave this to the last minute.

RCMP Letter

RCMP VSV

RCMP Consent Release Form

Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education; Coaching Soccer in Canada Module and/or the appropriate Grassroots Training Course.

Contact the Club to obtain an ACCESS KEY to create a profile on Smarteru, use the link below to contact the club.

Contact Us - Obtain an Access Key

(In additional notes please provide that you require an access key to complete the Coaching Soccer in Canada Module or the age appropriate Grassroots Training Course.)

 To obtain an NCCP Number; click the Coach.ca logo below.

(Click the above image to Access the Locker)

Click on "the Locker" in the top right hand corner on the homepage of Coach.ca. You will have to create a profile.

(Click the image to Access Smarteru)

On the Smarteru login screen, click the link - "If you have an access key, register for an account". Fill out the form, you'll have to have your NCCP number ready. You will have to create a profile. If you already have a profile please log in. Complete the Coaching Soccer in Canada Module AND/OR age appropriate grass roots education online module (I.e. FUNdamentals, Learn 2 Train, or Soccer 4 Life).

Respect in sport Activity Leader Program; click the Respect Group logo below.

(Click the image above to access Respect in Sport)

You will have to create a profile or login if you already have a profile.

Now update your PROFILE ON RAMP

(Click the Logo to access RAMP Registrations)

Login on RAMP by clicking the RAMP Interactive image above.

On the RAMP dashboard click MY ACCOUNT MEMBERS.

 (the above is the old NYS logo)

Click ADD AN ACCOUNT MEMBER to add your profile or click MY ACCOUNT MEMBERS if you already have a profile. If your profile already exists, use the EDIT button to change your information. You can always edit an existing profile at anytime. 

 (the above is the old NYS logo)

• Enter your Respect in Sport Coach Certificate # in the appropriate box. This will be the number under your name on your certificate. (instructions below).
• Enter your NCCP#, which you will be issued when you create a profile on coach.ca (instructions below). 
• Enter VSS & CRC file. This is your Vulnerable Sector Screen & criminal record check (there is only one form you are issued by the RCMP that applies to both the VSS and CRC), issued by the Nipawin RCMP detachment. You will have to scan or snap a picture of the form and upload by clicking the "CHOOSE FILE" button to add it to your profile. Enter the date using the exact date issued on the form by the RCMP, towards the bottom of the form, date stamped. When entering this date into the appropriate box, below the VSS FILE header. The format DD/MM/YYYY in numerical order. You must include the "/" when entering the date or the system won't recognize the data entered. (i.e. 05/12/2022).

 (the above is the old NYS colour scheme)

Check out the Coach's Toolkit on the homepage for playing format, coaching drills, youth soccer incident report, and much more.

Coaches that want to become certified to coach at Tournaments please contact the club:

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