Triathlon Ontario is hosting an NCCP Community Triathlon Coach Part 1 course online on the Zoom platform.
This course comprises Part 1 of the two-part course NCCP Community Triathlon Coach, including the module Coaching Beginner and Age Group Triathletes.
Part 1 is delivered in an online format, over four Sundays, 8:00 – 10:00am, for a total of 8 hours of instruction.
Coaches will cover safety, coaching philosophy, planning workouts, designing programs for triathletes, and running practices. Part 1 prepares coaches to complete activity plans and Emergency Action plans in swim, bike, run and transition, which will be used in Part 2.
This Part 1 session is completely online; no sport equipment is required. Coaches will need to dress comfortably enough to do a series of simple stretches and exercises.
As an online course, this session is particularly suited for coaches who are located in remote areas or who would have to travel extensively to attend a course in the 401/400 corridor.
This course is open to all Triathlon Ontario members.
We also welcome out-of-province coaches who are members of their home triathlon organization. Out-of-province coaches please email [email protected] to arrange registration.
Sunday, January 25, 2026: 8:00am – 10:00am;
Sunday, February 1, 2026: 8:00am – 10:00am;
Sunday, February 8, 2026: 8:00am – 10:00am; and
Sunday, February 15, 2026: 8:00am – 10:00am.
Please note that coaches will need to attend the entirety of all sessions to complete Part 1.
Those completing Part 1 will be eligible to attend Part 2 (practical, in-person).
NCCP Community Triathlon Coach is the starting point for triathlon coaches, and completion is the primary requirement to run a club, workout, clinic, or camp sanctioned by Triathlon Ontario.
The triathlon coaching pathway has recently been updated, so this is an all-new course featuring new material and an updated practical component.
The full course consists of Part 1 and Part 2. Coaches will need to complete both parts in order to be qualified. Part 1 includes the module Coaching Beginner and Age Group Triathletes and is delivered either online or in-person. Part 2 includes the modules Coaching and Assessing Triathlon Skills and Coaching to Events and is delivered as a one-day, in-person course. During Part 2, coaches will lead the mini-activities they planned in Part 1.
Open to all Triathlon Ontario members, this course is one of those in the new Triathlon Community Coaching Pathway. As such, it’s particularly suited for those looking to get started as a triathlon coach, and those coaches working toward NCCP Community certification.
The outcomes of the NCCP Community Triathlon Coach program are:
- Make Ethical Decisions
- Provide Support to Athletes in Training
- Plan a Practice
- Analyze Performance
- Support the Competitive Experience
- Design a Sport Program
NCCP Community Triathlon Coach Part 1 Details
Format: Online, Zoom. Coaches must have the capability to participate meaningfully via the Zoom platform, including a sufficiently-robust internet connection to support video and a reasonably distraction-free environment. A Zoom link will be provided by email prior to the course; coaches are required to perform any installation, troubleshooting, and familiarization with the Zoom platform prior to the course start date. Breakout rooms will be used and coaches are expected to participate in group activities and complete tasks. Cameras will be required to be on.
Membership: Current Triathlon Ontario Membership, or membership in your home province is required to register for this course.
Prerequisites: Coaches should complete the following before the course begins:
- Create or ensure you can access your The Locker account at coach.ca;
- Complete the free eLearning activity NCCP Understanding Rule of Two on The Locker;
- Complete the free eLearning activity NCCP Safesport – Direct Athlete Contact on The Locker;
- Complete the free eLearning activity NCCP Making Head Way on The Locker; and
- Complete the free eLearning activity NCCP Emergency Action Plan on The Locker.
- Complete NCCP Make Ethical Decisions & Online Evaluation.
- Valid Criminal Reference Check for Vulnerable Sector (VSS) or Enhanced Police Information Check (E-PIC).
Facilitators: Teresa Pitek, Tanya Deeks.
Course Length: 8 hrs. (Part 1)
Injuries: We can accommodate almost any injury or limitation. Coaches with injury or athletic limitations should absolutely sign up – in fact, recovery is a great time to take a coaching course. This actually improves the course, as much of what coaches do relates to modifying exercises to accommodate injured athletes. For practical sessions, we will asign groups of coaches based on similar ability.
Cost: $125.00
Registrants will receive a confirmation email with details, timings, and links.
Questions? Please contact:
Mike Mahoney
Triathlon Ontario
[email protected]
