Coach development is key to the success of soccer programming. Free coaching clinics available include:
Active Start (U4-U5) Sat. April 7, 9am-1pm
FUNdamentals ( U6-U8) Sat. April 14, 9am-5pm
Learn to Train (U9-U12) Sat. April 21 & Sun. April 22, 9am-5pm both days required.
Soccer for Life (13+) Sat. May 26 & Sun. May 27, 9am-5pm both days required.
Scroll down to see what each clinic has to offer. 
Contact: Nicole Pagliaro by email Tiny Soccer (soccer@tiny.ca) or call 705-529-1789 for information on how to register for these free clinics. You may register for more than one clinic.
Active Start (U4-U5) Sat. April 7th 9am-1pm. Must be 16 years of age to register. Valued at $60.00. Available for FREE!
The four-hour coaching clinic will be held on Saturday, April 7th, 2018 beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Active Start is a National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Community Coaching Workshop. The Canadian Soccer Association's Long Term Player Development (LTPD) workshops give you the confidence to succeed as you enter the ranks of certified coaches in Ontario. Each level features education on age-appropriate coaching for each level of play.
Designed for the first time coach.
Focused on engaging children in "soccer play" and teaching basic physical literacy.
You'll learn:
- How to run a practice session that is fun, safe and keeps children actively engaged.
- How to communicate to this specific age group.
- You'll leave with a basic toolkit including 12 practice plans.
Course description:
This is a 4-hour course. The learning environment features interactive discussions in the classroom and practising age-appropriate drills on the field or in the gym. Your facilitator will discuss elements of parent management and guidance on all safety requirements.
FUNdamentals (U6-U8) Sat. April 29th 9am-5pm. Must be 16 years of age to register. Valued at $85.00. Available for FREE!
The eight-hour coaching clinic will be held on Sat. April 14th 9am-5pm.
FUNdamentals is an NCCP Community Coaching Workshops. The Canadian Soccer Association's LTPD workshops will give you the confidence to succeed as you enter the ranks of certified coaches in Ontario. Each level features education on age-appropriate coaching for each level of play.
FUNdamentals is a follow-up to the Active Start course.
You'll learn:
- How to develop the ABCs of movement: Agility, Balance, Coordination and speed.
- How to run a practice session that is fun, safe and keeps children actively engaged.
- How to explain the FUNdamentals of a game in a way that children can understand.
- How to communicate to this specific age group.
- You will be provided with effective practice plans that will make preparing for the season easier and will help you make a difference with your team.
Course description:
8 hours. An interactive workshop led by an expert facilitator with years of experience coaching soccer. You'll spend time in the classroom and on the field practising drills.
Learn to Train (U9-U12) Sat. April 21st - Sun. April 22nd 9am-5pm. Must be 16 years of age to register. Valued at $160.00. Available for FREE!
The sixteen-hour weekend coaching clinic runs Sat. April 21st- Sun. April 22nd 9am-5pm. Attendance is required for both days.
Learn to Train is an NCCP Community Coaching Workshops. The Canadian Soccer Association's LTPD workshops will give you the confidence to succeed as you enter the ranks of certified coaches in Ontario.Each level features education on age-appropriate coaching for each level of play.
The emphasis of this course is on technical and tactical development within a small-sided game environment (6v6, 7v7, 8v8).
You'll learn:
- How to teach basic principles of play.
- How to establish training ethics and discipline in a fun and challenging environment.
- How to communicate to this specific age group.
- This is a key time to train speed, flexibility and skills and understand your role in developing these skills.
Course description:
16 hours. An interactive workshop led by an expert facilitator with years of experience coaching soccer. You'll spend time in the classroom and on the field practising drills. There are vibrant deliberations regarding parent management and guidance on all safety requirements.
Soccer for Life (13+) Sat. May 26th - Sun. May 27th 9am-5pm. Attendance is required for both days. Must be 16 years of age to register. Valued at $160.00. Available for FREE!
Soccer for Life is an NCCP Community Coaching Workshops. The Canadian Soccer Association's LTPD workshops will give you the confidence to succeed as you enter the ranks of certified coaches in Ontario. Each level features education on age-appropriate coaching for each level of play.
The emphasis of this course is on technical and tactical development within the 11-a-side game environment.
You'll learn:
- How to plan and deliver effective enjoyable age-appropriate practices and how to provide feedback to your players.
- How to be able to better understand the role of the coach and the developmental stage of the players you are coaching.
- How to provide a safe practice/game environment for your players.
Course description:
16 hours. An interactive workshop led by an expert facilitator with years of experience coaching soccer. You'll spend time in the classroom and on the field practising drills. There are vibrant deliberations regarding parent management and guidance on all safety requirements.
