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Coach Eligibility & Certification

(This Volleyball PEI Policy is applicable to all registered members)

Note: This policy is Reviewed Annually as per Volleyball Canada’s changes.   Last Review:  June 2025.

Volleyball PEI has Coach Eligibility & Certification requirements to ensure that all coaches participating in sanctioned activities have the knowledge and training necessary to provide every athlete with a safe, inclusive and responsible sport experience.    

Guiding Principles:

All athletes have the right to NCCP Certified Coaching Staff.

Coaches' responsibilities include:

  • provide an environment that is physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially safe for all athletes and participants. 
  • provide a learning environment that incorporates teaching methodologies, technical guidelines, and long-term development principles. 
  • Ensure that all training is current and updated, as required.

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements for all Persons in Authority:

Persons in Authority (PIA) are required to complete a Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, complete the Screening Disclosure Form and complete Safe Sport Training prior to being an active member with Volleyball Canada. PIA registration includes any person associated with the operation of volleyball within a club, including all coaching staff.   

Mandatory Requirements for Persons in Authority (PIA)

Enhanced Police Information Check (EPIC)

Cost varies

CRC/VSC completed within the last 3 years and valid through the 2025-2026 season of play

Completed by:

Prior to provincial/territorial membership approval

Screening Disclosure Form

Free

Screening Disclosure Form must be completed annually during online registration.

Coaches Association of Canada (CAC) Safe Sport Training

Free

Credit will be given for equivalent programs recognized by Sport Canada, i.e., Respect in Sport Activity Leader.

 

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements for ALL Coaches:

All Coaches listed on any Nationals roster must complete the following mandatory requirements to be eligible to participate.

SANCTIONS: Any coach who is missing any of the mandatory requirements will be ineligible to participate with their team in any capacity in the 2025-2026 season of play and will be removed from the Nationals roster. No exemptions will be provided.

Mandatory Coach Requirements

 

Making Head Way in Sport eLearning

 

Free

Making Head Way eLearning provides coaches with the latest information specific to Concussion Management.

Completed by:

 

March 1, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foundations of Volleyball e-Learning

 

$99*

Foundations of Volleyball eLearning introduces coaches to VC’s teaching methodologies and long-term athlete development principles.

Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Online Evaluation

$85 *

(or cost of workshop - FREE for PEI coaches until March 2026)

Coaches must take the MED NCCP Multi Sport Module and then complete the MED Online Evaluation,

*subject to change based on new CAC module which will be in effect as of April 1, 2026

 

Certification Requirements for Head Coaches:

All Head Coaches listed on a club roster must meet the requirements outlined below.

SANCTIONS: Head Coaches who do not meet the requirements outlined below for 2026 will be subject to a $250 CAD fine, payable prior to participation at Nationals.    Any coach who received Volleyball Canada Nationals fine previously (2023-2025) will be ineligible to participate in 2026, if the requirements listed below are not met. Any coach that received an exemption previously (2023-2025) will be subject to a fine if requirements are not met.

2026

All Head Coaches must:

Head Coaches participating at a National Championship for the 1st time are required to have successfully completed a DEVELOPMENT COACH WORKSHOP

 

Head Coaches participating at a National Championship for a 3rd year, or more, are required to have active CERTIFIED DEVELOPMENT COACH status.

Completed by:

 

March 15, 2026

 

Important Notes:

  1. Active Status:

Head Coaches who have achieved Certified status in any context (Development, Advanced Development, Performance Coach) are still required to complete the mandatory requirements (page 1) and maintain Active status in the NCCP Locker. Coaches with an ‘Inactive’ status are not eligible. Please refer to Volleyball Canada’s NCCP Certification Maintenance Guide on how to remain Active.

 

  1. Recommended Modules:

It is strongly recommended that coaching staff consider completing the following modules from Coaching Association of Canada:

Rule of Two eLearning Module (Free), and Anti-Racism eLearning Module (Free)

 

  1. Advanced Development Coach Certification:

Provincial and Territorial Associations (PTAs), along with Volleyball Canada (VC) will offer Advanced Development Coach Certification that utilize the various delivery methods. It is strongly encouraged for all coaches in the current Advanced Development Pathway to complete their certification requirements within that context, however a coach must complete their certification in Development Coach to achieve Advanced Development Coach Certification. Advanced Development Training (workshop) will be accepted as completing the 1st year Head coach Requirements.  

 

  1. Coaching Requirements Exemption:

Coaches who have not met the Certification Requirements by March 15, 2026 deadline may submit an exemption application. Exemptions will only be considered under the following conditions:

  • 1st  year Head Coach. This will be verified through the Locker based on mandatory requirements dates of completion, i.e. Initial Locker Activity - Fall 2025-Winter 2026.
  • A head coach is assigned to a team roster after March 30, 2026 – based on approved roster changes by VC.  If a coach is assigned late to a roster, verification must be provided.

 

Coaches who do not meet the Certification Requirements will be contacted and provided with the exemption application by email after March 15, 2026. Any exemptions provided by the PTA are not applicable to the VC Nationals exemption process. An exemption application does NOT guarantee an exemption will be provided.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Head Coaches who have achieved Certified status in their appropriate context are still required to complete the mandatory requirements in Section A (above) and maintain “Active” status in the NCCP Locker. Refer to Volleyball Canada’s NCCP Certification Maintenance Guide on how to remain Active.

Below is the Suggested Timeline Head Coaches follow to meet the Year 3 Certification Requirements:

Certification Timeline Recommendations

Note:  all registered FULL COACHES with VPEI will be reimbursed for costs associated with coach certification upon their completion and submission of receipts.

DEVELOPMENT COACH – CERTIFIED (13U-16U)

Recommended timelines for training tasks in the Development Coach – Certified (13U-16U) pathway.  Coaches are encouraged to complete tasks as soon as they are able and do not necessarily have to wait for the year indicated.  Coaches should only register for the Development Coach Evaluation once all other tasks have been completed & they have time to dedicate to completing it within 2-4 weeks of registration.

Year Tasks Time Cost
1 Foundations of Volleyball eLearning

 1.5 hours

45 minutes

90 minutes

45 minutes

 $89 or free*

PEI coaches free with code until March 2026*

Free

Free
2
  • Development Coach Workshop
  • Nutrition eLearning
  • Emergency Action Plan
 Online (16 hrs total)

45 minutes

15 minutes

 $125 or free*

Free

Free
3
  • Development Coach Evaluation*
 4-6 hours $120 or free*

 

ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT COACH – CERTIFIED (17U-18U)

Recommended timelines for training tasks in the Advanced Development Coach – Certified (17U-18U) pathway.  Coaches are encouraged to complete tasks as soon as they are able and do not necessarily have to wait for the year indicated.  Coaches should only register for the Development Coach Evaluation once all other tasks have been completed & they have time to dedicate to completing it.

 

Year Tasks Time Cost
1 Foundations of Volleyball eLearning

 1.5 hours

45 minutes

90 minutes

Online (16 hrs total)

45 minutes

 $89 or free*

PEI coaches free with code until March 2026*

Free for PEI coaches only*

Free

 
2
  • Adv. Development Coach Workshop
  • Nutrition eLearning
  • Design a Basic Sport Program
  • Basic Mental Skills
  • Emergency Action Plan (if not already completed)
  • Development Coach Evaluation
 Hybrid/Online TBD (18 hours)

45 minutes

4 hours

4 hours

15 minutes

 

4-6 hours

 $175 or free*

Free

$30 or free*

$30 or free*

Free

 

$120 or free*
3
  • Advanced & Development Coach Eval*
 4-6 hours $120 or free*

Development Coach

The Development Coach program is the primary entry point for most coaches in the volleyball community. The course supports coaches working in the Train to Train stage or the age groups of 13-16. The program has three distinct phases toward certification. Completion of each phase provides the coach with one of three coaching designations: "In Training", "Trained", or "Certified".

IN TRAINING

-Volleyball eLearning (5-8 hrs)

To begin the eLearning click HERE.

TRAINED

-Volleyball eLearning (above)
-Development Coach Workshop
-Multi Sport Modules: Planning a Practice, Make Ethical Decisions, Nutrition

Note: The Development Coach workshop is designed to introduce the game of volleyball and basic methodology to the introductory coach working with Train to Train athletes (13-16 age groups).  See course description HERE. After completion of the Volleyball eLearning modules, you will be prompted to sign up for a workshop in your local area. Or to find out more information on a Development Coach workshop near you, contact your Provincial/Territorial Volleyball Association.

Note: Multi-Sport Modules: Plan a Practice, Nutrition, Make Ethical Decisions are offered by your local Coaching Association, not your local Volleyball Association. Courses are offered in-person and through home study. To enroll in the Multi-Sport Modules click HERE. The Multi-Sport Modules can be completed prior to the Development Coach Workshop.

CERTIFIED

-Portfolio and Evaluations

Download and review the Evaluation Package HERE

The portfolio includes:

The evaluations include:

Part A and B courses are provided by the Department of Health & Wellness, Recreation & Sport Division. To view the listing of dates for these courses, please see this link:
http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/cca_nccpcourse.pdf

Advanced Development Coach

ADV Development - Indoor

The Advanced Development Coach program is designed for coaches working with athletes in the Learn to Compete LTAD stage or 17-18 age group.  The course expands on knowledge and skills learned in the Development Coach context and applies advanced training methods. The program has three distinct phases toward certification. Completion of each phase provides the coach with one of three coaching designations: "In Training", "Trained", or "Certified".

Please note: the information below is for coaches entering the new Advanced Development education pathway. The deadline for completing the Level 2 program expired on August 31, 2016. All coaches must now pursue the Advanced Development pathway below.

IN TRAINING

-Volleyball eLearning

To begin the eLearning click HERE.

TRAINED

-Volleyball eLearning (above)
-Advanced Development Coach Workshop
-Multi Sport Modules: Plan a Practice, Make Ethical Decisions, Nutrition, Design a Basic Sport Program, Basic Mental Skills

Note: The Advanced Development Coach Workshop provides learning experiences to assist in applying proven methods of coach intervention and practice design. The course is designed for coaches working with Learn to Compete athletes (17-18 age groups). Coaching abilities will be assessed throughout the course in a cooperative peer lead environment. For an outline of the Workshop click HERE. To enroll in an Advanced Development Coach Workshop, first complete the Volleyball eLearning modules and you will be prompted to sign up for the next available Worskhop in your region.

Note: The Multi Sport Modules are offered by your local Coaching Association, not your local Volleyball Association. Courses are offered in-person and through home study. To enroll in the Multi-Sport Modules click HERE. The Multi-Sport Modules can be completed prior to the In-Person workshop.

CERTIFIED

-Portfolio and Evaluations

Review all contents of the Advanced Development Coach Evaluation Package before beginning this final step of the certification process.

The portfolio includes:

The evaluations include:

Evaluation Package Appendices:

 

Complete Pathway Diagram

ADV Development - Beach

 

The Advanced Development Coach program is designed for coaches working with athletes in the Learn to Compete LTAD stage or 17-18 age category.  The course expands on knowledge and skills learned in the Development Coach context and applies advanced training methods. The program has three distinct phases toward certification. Completion of each phase provides the coach with one of three coaching designations: "In Training", "Trained", or "Certified".

Please note: the information below is for coaches entering the new Advanced Development education pathway. Coaches who have completed the old Level 2 Technical, have until August 31, 2016 to complete the Practical evaluation. After this deadline, the Level 2 course will expire. Please download the old Evaluation Package HERE.

IN TRAINING

-Volleyball eLearning

To begin the eLearning click HERE.

TRAINED

-Volleyball eLearning (above)
-Advanced Development Coach BEACH Workshop
-Multi Sport Modules: Plan a Practice, Make Ethical Decisions, Nutrition, Design a Basic Sport Program, Basic Mental Skills

Note: The Advanced Development Coach Beach Workshop provides learning experiences to assist in applying proven methods of coach intervention and practice design. The course is designed for coaches working with Learn to Compete athletes (17-18 age groups). Coaching abilities will be assessed throughout the course in a cooperative peer lead environment. For an outline of the Workshop click HERE. To enroll in an Advanced Development Coach Workshop, first complete the Volleyball eLearning modules and you will be prompted to sign up for the next available Workshop in your region.

Note: The Multi Sport Modules are offered by your local Coaching Association, not your local Volleyball Association. Courses are offered in-person and through home study. To enroll in the Multi-Sport Modules click HERE. The Multi-Sport Modules can be completed prior to the In-Person workshop.

CERTIFIED

-Portfolio and Evaluations

Please review all contents of the Advanced Development Coach Evaluation Package before beginning this final step of the certification process.

The portfolio includes:

  • Design a Basic Sport Program submission
  • Plan a Practice submission
  • Developing an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)

The evaluations include:

Evaluation Package Appendices:

Complete Pathway Diagram

Part A and B courses are provided by the Department of Health & Wellness, Recreation & Sport Division. To view the listing of dates for these courses, please see this link:
http://www.gov.pe.ca/photos/original/cca_nccpcourse.pdf

Performance Coach

Performance Coach - Indoor

 

The Performance Coach program is designed for coaches working with athletes in the Train to Compete stage and most often the 18-22 age group. In many cases, this education pathway is for individuals seeking full-time employment in coaching. The volleyball workshop is also recommended for Advanced Development Certified coaches seeking additional coach education in the area of Performance Analysis. The program has three distinct steps required for certification. Completion of each step also provides the coach with one of three coaching "designations": "In Training", "Trained", or "Certified".

Please note: the information below is for coaches entering the new Performance Coach education pathway. Coaches who have completed the old Level 3 Technical, have until August 31, 2017 to complete the Practical evaluation. After this deadline, the Level 3 course will expire. Please download the old Evaluation Package HERE.

Step 1 - In Training: completion of the Volleyball Canada E-modules
Coaches may have already completed these e-modules at the Development or Advanced Development Coach context. The e-modules are designed to provide all the essential information a volleyball coach will need prior to the In-Person Workshops. To begin the e-modules click "Register Now" or login if you already have a profile.

Step 2 - In Training: successful completion of the nine Competition - Development Multi-Sport Modules:
Managing Conflict, Leading Drug-free Sport, Psychology of Performance, Coaching and Leading Effectively, Prevention and Recovery, Developing Athletic Abilities, Advanced Planning a Practice, Performance Planning, and Manage a Sport Program.

These modules provide education and training in areas relevant to coaches in all sports. To enroll in the Competition - Development Multi-Sport Modules, contact your Provincial/Territorial Coaching Coordinator or HERE.

Step 3 - Trained: successful completion of the Performance Coach In-Person Workshop
The Performance Coach Workshop is entirely focussed on the skill of Performance Analysis (error detection and correction). This is an advanced volleyball coaching workshop and is intended for coaches who aspire to develop athletes and teams which will be competitive at national level competitions and university/college leagues.

The Performance Coach Workshop takes place annually in July (locations TBC). For an overview of the workshop click HERE

Step 4 - Certified: Portfolio and Evaluation requirements

The final step in the Performance Coach process is the submission of portfolio assignments and the undertaking of final evaluations. The portfolio includes:

The evaluations include:

Please review the entire contents of the Performance Coach Evaluation Package HERE and follow the steps outlined.

Evaluation Package Appendices

Certification Standards Performance Coach

Evaluation Forms and Tools

Debrief

Action Plan

Appeals

Pathway

To view a one-page Performance Coach pathway click HERE

 

Performance Coach - Beach

 

The Performance Coach program is designed for coaches working with athletes in the Train to Compete stage and most often the 18-22 age group. The workshop is also recommended for Advanced Development Certified coaches seeking additional coach education in the area of Performance Analysis. The program has three distinct steps required for certification. Completion of each step also provides the coach with one of three coaching "designations": "In Training", "Trained", or "Certified".

Please note: the information below is for coaches entering the new Performance Coach education pathway. Coaches who have completed the old Level 3 Technical, have until August 31, 2017 to complete the Practical evaluation. After this deadline, the Level 3 course will expire. Please download the old Evaluation Package HERE.

Step 1 - In Training: completion of the Volleyball Canada E-modules
Coaches may have already completed these e-modules at the Development or Advanced Development Coach context. The e-modules are designed to provide all the essential information a volleyball coach will need prior to the In-Person Workshops. To begin the e-modules click "Register Now" or login if you already have a profile.

Step 2 - In Training: successful completion of the nine Competition - Development Multi-Sport Modules:
Managing Conflict, Leading Drug-free Sport, Psychology of Performance, Coaching and Leading Effectively, Prevention and Recovery, Developing Athletic Abilities, Advanced Planning a Practice, Performance Planning, and Manage a Sport Program.

These modules provide education and training in areas relevant to coaches in all sports. To enroll in the Competition - Development Multi-Sport Modules, contact your Provincial/Territorial Coaching Coordinator or HERE.

Step 3 - Trained: successful completion of the Beach Performance Coach In-Person Workshop
The Beach Performance Coach Workshop is entirely focussed on the skill of Performance Analysis (error detection and correction). This is an advanced volleyball coaching workshop and is intended for coaches who aspire to develop athletes and teams which will be competitive at national level competitions and university/college leagues.

The Performance Coach Workshop takes place annually in June (location TBC). For an overview of the workshop click HERE

 

Step 4 - Certified: Portfolio and Evaluation requirements

The final step in the Performance Coach process is the submission of portfolio assignments and the undertaking of final evaluations. The portfolio includes:

The evaluations include:

Please review the entire contents of the Performance Coach Evaluation Package HERE and follow the steps outlined.

Evaluation Package Appendices

Certification Standards Performance Coach

Evaluation Forms and Tools

Debrief

Action Plan

Appeals

 

Pathway

To view a one-page Performance Coach pathway click HERE