Requirements to Coach with the Ramblers

We believe that coaching recruitment for our Grassroots and Youth soccer programs is more than just the act of finding enough volunteers each year to put with our players. It is vital that these individuals see coaching as an extension of themselves (I am a coach!) and therefore engage in the following:

1. CORE VALUES - Align with Canada Soccer, PEI Soccer and Eliot River Ramblers principles of developmental appropriateness for children and youth
2. LEARNING - Pursue appropriate training, certification and knowledge needed for the age and stage of player being coached

CORE VALUES

First and foremost, Ramblers coaches must align their coaching philosophy (i.e., their beliefs and values) as well as their coaching actions with the NCCP Coaching Code of Ethics. 

 PDF Version of the NCCP Coaching Code of Ethics

Check out our Culturally Responsive Coaching page.

LEARNING

Every Grassroots and Youth player with a certified coach. That's our goal. Why? Because it's the right thing to do and our children deserve it. To become a coach with the Ramblers you will need to complete coaching certification. The certification requirements depend on what age level you are coaching at.

Grassroots (U5, U7 and U9)

All paid student or volunteer adult coaches require:

1. soccer-specific coaching certification course
2. Respect in Sport Activity Leader Training
3. Making Ethical Decisions
4. Making Headway in Soccer
5. Emergency Action Planning

The soccer-specific coaching certification courses are as follows. If you are coaching at:

• U5 you need Canada Soccer's Active Start Coaching Course
• U7 you need Canada Soccer's FUNdamentals Coaching Course
• U9 you need Canada's Soccer FUNdamentals Coaching Course

Youth (U11 to U18)

All head and assistant coaches require:

1. soccer-specific coaching certification course
2. Respect in Sport Activity Leader Training
3. Making Ethical Decisions
4. Making Headway in Soccer
5. Emergency Action Planning

The soccer-specific coaching certification courses are as follows. If you are coaching at:

• U11 you need Canada Soccer's Learn to Train Coaching Course
• U13-U18 you need Canada Soccer's Soccer for Life Coaching Course

Club-Specific Training

Delivered by the Club Technical Director, the primary outcome of this training is to ensure what is learned in the required certification courses transfers into successful use on the field with the players. This training is delivered in a hybrid manner, comprising online and in person components. The training is ongoing throughout the season and designed to fit into the time commitments that coaches are already making to the Club.

Check out the Required Coaching Certification Frequently Asked Questions

See the Coaching Certification Course Schedule

Fill out a Youth Coach Application

Fill out a Grassroots Coach or Helper Application