NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach. Evaluation Portfolio

NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

PARTNERS IN COACH EDUCATION The National Coaching Certification Program is a collaborative program of the Government of Canada, provincial/territorial governments, national/provincial/territorial sport organizations, and the Coaching Association of Canada. The programs of this organization are funded in part by Sport Canada. This document is copyrighted by the Coaching Association of Canada (2011) and its licensors. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada.

Table of Contents Coach Information and Declaration 2 Introduction 3 Requirements for CanSkate Coach Certified 3 Submission Procedure 4 Resubmission Procedure 5 Resubmission Policy and Associated Remarking Fees 5 Participant checklist 6 Part A: CanSkate Program Analysis 7 Part B: The Video Component 17 Part C: Emergency Action Plan (EAP) 21 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 1

Coach Information and Declaration Coach s Name: Address: Section: Email: Telephone #: Skate Canada #: CC#: Coach Declaration: I hereby certify that all of the information in this submission is true and complete. Coach signature Date Learning Facilitator Name: Learning Facilitator Email: Date trained: Date first registered as a coach: Please note: your portfolio must be completed, successfully marked, and returned within two years of first registering as a Skate Canada coach. Please account for shipping and marking times when submitting portfolios. If you are unsure of the dates first registered as a coach or trained status, please inquire with your Section course administrator. 2 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Introduction Thank you for your interest in becoming an NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach. Effective September 1, 2009, trained CanSkate coaches must either be CanSkate Coach Certified or Primary STARSkate Coach Trained within two years of the date he/she registered as a Skate Canada coach. This portfolio has been created to provide participants at this level with the expectations of the training, evaluation requirements, and standards to obtain a CanSkate Coach Certified status within the NCCP Instruction-Beginner context. Certification Requirements 1. Candidates must successfully complete all parts of the NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio: Part A: CanSkate Program Analysis Part B: The Video Component Video analysis of a complete CanSkate program in action Part C: Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Complete the EAP form for the facility in which you are currently coaching CanSkate Further details regarding each part of the submission are available later in this document. To be completed within two years of first registering as a Skate Canada Professional coach. NCCP Certified CanSkate Coaches will be able to: Present all components of a CanSkate session including: warm-up, lesson time, group activity, and cool-down Ensure the CanSkate session environment is safe Plan a safe and organized CanSkate session Run a structured and organized CanSkate session NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 3

Submission Procedure Step One Ensure that you have completed all of the necessary components of this submission package by completing the Participant Checklist found on page 6 of this portfolio. The deadline for achieving a certified status is two years from the date of first registering as a coach. In order to obtain an NCCP CanSkate Certified status, the evaluation portfolio must be submitted and marked successfully within the two year time frame. Maintain a copy of all of your documents and videos before you send your package in the mail. Step two Email the Section Course Administrator from the section in which you attended your Instruction Beginner CanSkate course to confirm your Learning Facilitator s mailing address. Mail your submission package to your Learning Facilitator. Include all of the following: o One standard-sized DVD or flash drive containing all video requirements. o The completed documents from this portfolio. o A money order or certified cheque in the amount of $60.00, payable to the appropriate Learning Facilitator. o A pre-paid self-addressed envelope for the Learning Facilitator to use in returning the marked DVD or flash drive. Step three Upon completion of the marking of your submission package, the Learning Facilitator will email you and the section office with the evaluation results. The Learning Facilitator will also return your submission using the self-addressed envelope which you provided. Step four Review the feedback provided by the Learning Facilitator and ensure there are no portions of the assignment that need to be resubmitted. If no resubmission is required, you will receive a certificate and letter stating that you have successfully achieved a CanSkate Coach Certified status. 4 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Resubmission Procedure Step one Complete all portions of the portfolio to be resubmitted as indicated by your Learning Facilitator. Step two Email the Section Course Administrator from the section in which you attended your Instruction Beginner CanSkate course to confirm the mailing address of your Learning Facilitator. Mail the required portions of the portfolio to your Learning Facilitator along with: o One pre-paid self-addressed envelope for the Learning Facilitator to return your marked portfolio. o o A copy of any previously marked evaluation forms but not the previously marked videos. A money order or certified cheque in the amount specified by the Learning Facilitator according to the fees listed below. Resubmission Policies and Associated Remarking Fees It is your responsibility as a professional coach to provide complete, quality work to be evaluated. Any DVD or flash drive content that is not clear, visible, or audible will be returned to you unmarked. In this event, you would be required to submit a new DVD, and the full marking fee would apply. The following remarking fees will apply to unsuccessful submissions: Full remarking fee - $60 Part A: CanSkate Program Analysis - $15 Part B: Full video component - $40 Part B: Two or more sections of the video components require resubmission: $20 Part C: $5 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 5

Participant Checklist Please check each of the following upon successful completion of the NCCP Instruction-Beginner CanSkate Coach Certified requirements before submitting your completed package to your Learning Facilitator. Please note that the Learning Facilitator may decide to send your package back to you unmarked if any items are missing. Assignment Completion Checklist q Part A: CanSkate Program Analysis o Complete either option 1 or option 2 q Part B: The Video Component o Record a video submission containing video clips of the following: Introduction Warm-up One group lesson that is minimum 10 minutes in length Group Activity and Cool-Down Fast Track and Fun Zone components o Complete a lesson plan relevant to the group lesson you recorded q Part C : Emergency Action Plan (EAP) o Complete an EAP for the facility in which you are currently coaching CanSkate Please note: detailed information for each section follows in this portfolio. Remember to include in your submission! q One DVD or flash drive containing all video requirements q The completed documents listed above q A money order or certified cheque in the amount of $60 payable to the Learning Facilitator q A pre-paid self-addressed envelope for the Learning Facilitator to use to return the marked DVD q In the case of resubmission, a money order or certified cheque in the amount of $ as specified by the Learning Facilitator. 6 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Part A: CanSkate Program Analysis Please complete ONE of the two options listed below and outline the CanSkate session. Option 1 Note: This option may only be selected if the portfolio is being completed by the coach responsible for their club s CanSkate session planning. A statement of proof from the club president is required. Using the tables and questions provided below, describe your current CanSkate session. Session Planning Chart # of Coaches: Total # of skaters: # of Pre-CanSkate skaters: Number of groups: i.e. red group Group names: Session format: q 3-Station format q 4-Station format Length of session: minutes Number of weeks: weeks Name of stations: # of PAs : Ideal # of PAs needed : NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 7

During your session do you use an auditory signal? q Yes q No Are you using Fast Track laps between lesson rotations? q Yes q No How long is each lesson, and how many lesson rotations are you using? X min rotations Example: 3 x 10 min rotations Label the different parts of your session below along with the time allotted and music selection for each component. Identify auditory signals and Fast Track laps where necessary. Part of the Session Time Allotments (minutes) Music Choice 8 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Illustrate the format chosen for your session. Label the stations and coach/pa placement at the stations. If applicable, identify the area on the ice where the Pre-CanSkate skaters will start the season. One of the main philosophies of the new CanSkate program is to integrate Pre-CanSkate skaters within the mainstream CanSkate session as soon as they are ready. In the space provided below, explain how Pre-CanSkate skaters are integrated into your mainstream program. NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 9

Using the format of your current CanSkate session, complete the following rotation schedule. Label each station as one of the following: teaching (coach led), review (PA led), or Fun Zone. Keep in mind the Fun Zone may be PA or coach led and there may be more than one of each type of station. You may also list the fundamental area each station is focusing on. In the following columns, label where each group will start and how they rotate through the different stations. Note: Based on your session you may not have a Station 4 or 4th rotation. For an example of the two following charts, please reference the CanSkate Program Manual. Rotation Schedule Station 1: 1 st Rotation 2 nd Rotation 3 rd Rotation 4 th Rotation Station 2: Station 3: Station 4: Based on your scenario, how many lessons do the skaters receive with a professional coach per session? What type of assessment does your club use? q Daily Assessment q Assessment Days q Combination Fill in the lesson schedule chart on the following page with the details of your lesson rotation. i.e. Week 1 Station 1 -- Balance 1. Please include assessment days as required. Some columns or rows may not be needed, based on your session. 10 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Lesson Schedule Station 1: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Station 2: Station 3: Station 4: Club President Declaration: I,, President of the, and a member of Skate Canada in good (President name) (Club name) standing, hereby attest that was in charge of planning the CanSkate session (Coach name) at the during the membership season(s). (Club name) (season this portfolio was completed) NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 11

Option 2: Using one of the following scenarios, determine the best format and session layout for the fictional club example provided. Use the space and questions provided to complete this activity. Scenario one: Number of coaches: 4 Number of skaters: 60 Number of Pre-CanSkater skaters: 0 Length of session: 60 minutes Number of weeks: 10 weeks Scenario two: Number of coaches: 3 Number of skaters: 50 Number of Pre-CanSkater skaters: 10 Length of session: 45 minutes Number of weeks: 12 weeks Scenario three: Number of coaches: 5 Number of skaters: 50 Number of Pre-CanSkater skaters: 25 Length of session: 50 minutes Number of weeks: 10 weeks Note: The total number of skaters includes the number of Pre-CanSkate skaters. Session Planning Chart Scenario selected: q 1 q 2 q 3 # of Coaches: Total # of skaters: # of Pre-CanSkate skaters: Number of groups: Group names: Session format: q 3-Station format q 4-Station format Length of session: minutes Number of weeks: weeks Name of stations: # of PAs : Ideal # of PAs needed : 12 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Will your session use an auditory signal? q Yes q No Will your session use Fast Track laps between lesson rotations? q Yes q No How long is each lesson and how many lesson rotations are being used? X min rotations Example: 3 x 10 min rotations For the scenario you have selected, label the different parts of your session below along with the length of time allotted and the music selected for each component. Identify auditory signals and Fast Track laps where necessary. Part of the session Time Allotments (minutes) Music Choice NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 13

Illustrate the format chosen for your session. Label the stations and coach/pa placement at the stations. If applicable, identify the area on the ice where the Pre-CanSkate skaters will start. One of the main philosophies of the new CanSkate program is to integrate Pre-CanSkaters in to the mainstream CanSkate session as soon as they are ready. In the space provided below, explain how Pre-CanSkate skaters will be integrated into your mainstream program. 14 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Complete the chart provided below based on your chosen session. Label each station as one of the following: teaching (coach led), review (PA led), or Fun Zone. Keep in mind the Fun Zone may be PA or coach led and there may be more than one of each type of station. You may also list the fundamental area each station is focusing on. In the following columns label where each group will start and how they rotate through the different stations. Note: Based on your session you may not have a Station 4 or 4th rotation. For an example of the two following charts, please reference the CanSkate Program Manual. Rotation Schedule Station 1: 1 st Rotation 2 nd Rotation 3 rd Rotation 4 th Rotation Station 2: Station 3: Station 4: Based on your scenario, how many lessons do the skaters receive with a professional coach per session? What type of assessment will you use? q Daily Assessment q Assessment Days q Combination NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 15

Based on the stations identified in the previous table, label how each fundamental area will rotate through each station, using the table below. Please include assessment days if that is the preferred method of assessing for your scenario. Some columns or rows may not be needed based on your session. Lesson Schedule Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Station 1: Week 11 Week 12 Station 2: Station 3: Station 4: 16 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Part B: The Video Component All candidates are required to submit a DVD or flash drive containing a brief introduction and excerpts from their CanSkate session. Videos should not exceed 1 hour. Submissions may be a continuous film or excerpts on different days of your CanSkate session. The main focus of the video is to capture the coach candidate leading the various portions of the CanSkate session. Step One: Preparation q Inform parents/guardians in advance that you will be filming for professional development purposes. The footage from this evaluation portfolio will be reviewed with the sole purpose of the NCCP Instruction Beginner CanSkate Coach Certification. Step Two: Video Introduction Begin your DVD with a brief introduction of yourself either on or off the ice. Limit the total time of this section to five minutes or less. Include: q A brief introduction of yourself q Your main strength and challenge as a CanSkate coach (explain one of each) q A brief introduction to the CanSkate session on which you are teaching Step Three: CanSkate Session Video Candidates are required to film and submit all sections of their CanSkate session as outlined below. If they are not usually responsible for leading one of the session components they must plan to lead it for the day of filming. Each section of the video does not need to be filmed on the same day or with the same group of skaters. Warm-up q Coach candidate must lead complete choreographed warm-up. Lesson Time q Coach candidate must instruct a lesson. Lesson times should be minimum 10 minutes in length, and should not exceed 15 minutes. q For the lesson filmed, please complete the lesson plan on the template provided below. q Lessons may not be filmed during assessment days, and must include a progression circuit. Group Activity q Coach candidate must lead the group activity. Cool-Down q Coach candidate must lead the CanSkate session cool-down. NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 17

Fast Track and Fun Zone q Excerpt(s) showing how the Fast Track is used during the CanSkate session. Coach does not need to be shown coaching in the Fast Track. o Include a brief verbal explanation of how the Fast Track is used during your CanSkate session. q Excerpt showing how the Fun Zone is incorporated into your session. o The coach does not need to be part of the video showing the Fun Zone, but could provide a brief verbal explanation of the Fun Zone as the clip is being shown. Note: Please keep these two excerpts (Fast Track and Fun Zone) to a total of five minutes Filming Procedures To assist you in producing your video to standard, we suggest that you consider the following filming procedures: q During the warm-up, group activity and cool-down sections music should be audible. The coach s voice does not need to be audible at this point. q During the lesson time the voice of the coach should be audible at all times. This means that the camera must be close to the coach. Therefore, the person filming must be on the ice and be a registered Skate Canada member. It is up to you to ensure the video is audible. In cases where the coach cannot be clearly heard and understood, the video will be returned unmarked and will need to be refilmed and resubmitted at the candidates expense. q Fast Track and Fun Zone excerpts do not need to capture the session music. An overview of what the Fun Zone looks like, including extra teaching aids, challenge skills and Fast Track components should be included verbally. q The end result of the video must provide the Learning Facilitator with a clear view of the different components of the session and the coach candidates participation in all areas. 18 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

CANSKATE LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE Group: Date: Stages Week # Fundamental selected (circle one): Balance Control Agility Introduction: Lesson Topic: STAGE STAGE Progressions to be Used: Teaching Points to be Reinforced: Notes: Teaching Aids/Props Needed: Summary to Group: Praise: Remember to: Next Lesson: Self-Evaluation Notes: Things I liked: Things I can improve: q This lesson was recorded on video NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 19

DRAW YOUR CIRCUIT Please label the skills and progressions used in your circuit. 20 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Part C: Emergency Action Plan (EAP) The Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) requires the following information for an Emergency Action Plan (EAP): 1. Location of telephones (cell and land lines) 2. List of emergency numbers 3. Location of medical profiles for each CanSkater under the coach s care 4. Location of a fully stocked first aid kit 5. Advance call person or control person is designated 6. Clear directions to the arena are available Every coach must have this information or know exactly where it can be found for EVERY facility at which he/she coaches. Event: Site: Charge person: Alternative charge person: Call person: Alternative call person: Location of club first aid kit: Emergency Action Plan Location of arena first aid kit: Location of medical profiles: Location of phones near lesson site: Emergency: Fire: Police: Facility (where you are located): Telephone Numbers Ambulance: Poison Control: Hospital: Directions to facility for emergency personnel: NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 21

NCCP CanSkate Coach Certified Portfolio Marking Form Appendix A Coach name: Date Assessed: Evaluation Criteria: All sections of the video submission portfolio must meet the passing standard. Evaluation criteria marked with an asterisk (*) must be demonstrated to a satisfactory or better rating to succeed the overall evaluation. Part A: CanSkate Program Analysis Program Analysis Passing Standard: 6 /8 Total: /8 Option completed Option 1 q Option 2 q Delivery Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement Feedback Number of groups q Groups divided such that there is a ratio of less than 10:1 skaters to Coaches/PA s. Part of the session q All necessary parts of the session have been incorporated including the Fast Track, as applicable. Music playlist q Excellent tempo and energy of music selected. q Groups divided such that there is a ratio of 10:1 skaters to Coaches/ PA s. q All necessary parts of the session have been included. q Timing matches specifics of the session q Groups divided such that there is a ratio of more than 10:1 skaters to Coaches/PA s. q All skaters would not receive a minimum of one ten-minute lesson with professional coach. q One or more parts of the session have not been included. q Music is background and has no relation to the session components. NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 23

Ice diagram division of ice q Session format is clear and ice has been divided appropriately. q Coach has identified which groups will share/ use each station. q Session format appropriate for Coach/PA numbers. Pre-CanSkate skaters (if not applicable to your situation, leave this section blank) q Coach indicates a process for pre- CanSkaters to be integrated into rotating groups as soon as possible. q Process involves coaches making adjustments to groups immediately. q Ice has been divided into one of the two session formats. q Format is clearly identified. q Coach indicates a process for pre- CanSkaters to be integrated into rotating groups as soon as possible. Rotation schedule q Coach clearly marked groups and order of rotation. Lesson schedule q Clearly indicates lesson schedule. q Encompasses a realistic implementation of lesson plans for proper skater development and lesson delivery. q Clearly indicates lesson schedule. q Ice has not been divided based on session requirements. q Identification is not clear. q No accommodations made for moving pre- CanSkaters into rotating groups. q Group rotation is not indicated or does not correspond with the groups identified. q No lesson schedule included or lesson schedule does not correspond with the session requirements. 24 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Structured and organized session q Session planned optimally to deliver the CanSkate program, meeting all delivery standards. q Session timing allotted for optimal lesson delivery. Feedback: q Session planned that meets all components of the CanSkate program and meets delivery standards. q Session timing meets minimum requirements. q Assessment of skaters has been planned for, and allows for skater development and progression. q Several missing components in the planning of the CanSkate session. q Planning does not meet requirements of CanSkate delivery standards. Part B: The Video Component Introduction Passing Standard: 1/1 Total: /1 Feedback: Introduction Yes q No q NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 25

General Ice and Session Safety Passing Standard: 4/5 Total: /5 Delivery Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement Feedback Ice and equipment readiness q Ice surface has been checked for safety risks including open doors and inappropriate equipment (such as helmets, skates, skaters clothing) q All skaters have CSA approved hockey helmets; all doors have been closed. Warm-up q Safe environment for all skaters, regardless of skill level. Beginner skaters using inside track of fast track. q Safety guidelines being addressed and adhered to. Risk management during lesson time q Coach ensures skaters have opportunity to practice in a safe environment. q Safe activities chosen. E.g. if skaters are skating backwards, they are all going in the same direction. Group Activity q Activities selected are safe for all level of skaters involved. Cool down q Cool down is safe for all level of skaters involved. q Hockey doors left open or inappropriate helmets/ equipment visible on skaters. q Skaters are not respecting safety concerns and coach/pa makes no attempt to make an intervention. q Coach ignores potential risks or safety hazards. q Circuit used does not present a safe environment for skaters. q Coach does not have control over the group. Skaters are not listening. q Activities selected are not safe for all skaters involved. q Coach ignores potential hazards. q Cool down is not safe for all skaters involved. q Coach ignores potential hazards. 26 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Warm up Passing Standard: 4/6 Total: /6 Warm-up is five to ten minutes in length. Yes q No q Feedback Delivery Excellent Satisfactory Needs Attention Choreographed to music (use of action songs) *Both directions (CW/CCW) skating incorporated *Both forward and backward skating incorporated q More than 50% of warm-up choreographed to match music tempo and action songs. q Both directions (CW/ CCW) incorporated equally in warm-up. q Both forward and backward skating incorporated equally in warm-up. *Use of ice q Uses the full ice surface and Fast Track 90% of the warm-up Incorporate all major muscle groups and focus on warming up joints to promote flexibility and increase heart rate Comments: q High energy warm-up and all major muscle groups incorporated. Exceeded expectations for warm-up requirements. q 50% of the warm-up matches music tempo and action songs. q Both directions incorporated. q Both directions incorporated. q Uses the full ice surface and Fast Track 70% of the warm-up q Upbeat warm-up all major muscle groups incorporated. Meets expectations for warmup requirements. q Less than 50% of warm-up matches tempo or action songs. q Only one direction incorporated in warmup. q Only one direction incorporated in warmup. q Uses full ice surface and Fast Track <70% of the warm-up q Moderate-low energy warm-up with minimal attention to incorporating major muscle group movements and actions. NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 27

Lesson Time Passing standard: 9/14 *Require a Satisfactory or higher rating Lesson is a minimum of 10 minutes in length Yes q No q Delivery Excellent Satisfactory Needs Attention Lesson objectives are introduced Appropriate lesson plan q Coach has a detailed and structured lesson plan for CanSkaters which includes the correct progressions for skills covered. * 90% continuous movement Use of circuits (circuits to be used during lesson time to allow for greater skill progression and repetition and promotion of continuous movement) q Appears to have >90% movement during lesson time. q Circuit layout allowed for optimal repetition of skills and progressions. q Circuits maximized ice usage. q Coach clearly identifies lesson topic and gets group started on the circuit swiftly. q Coach has a lesson plan that is appropriate for CanSkaters. q Plan identifies a clear lesson objective q Appears to have 90% movement during lesson time. q Circuit used at teaching station for duration of lesson. q Ice usage was adequate for format chosen. q Coach does not identify goals to CanSkaters q Coach does not get group started on circuit in a timely manner. q No lesson plan provided. q Appears to have <90% movement during lesson time. q Circuits not used or not used appropriately during lesson time. q Circuit did not maximize ice usage. Feedback Total: /14 28 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Managing your circuit 3+/5 = excellent 2/5 = satisfactory 1/5 = Needs Improvement q Excellent circuit strategies including: q Allowing/ encourageing skaters to pass or q Pulling skaters offthe circuit ot work one on one q Modification or change of circuit to challegne skill development q Provide lanes for skaters to choose different skills q Drawings on ice match skill level. *Use of teaching aids q A large variety of colourful, engaging and age appropriate teaching aids incorporated creating a stimulating environment q Good circuit strategies including: q Allowing/ encourageing skaters to pass or q Pulling skaters offthe circuit ot work one on one q Modification or change of circuit to challegne skill development q Provide lanes for skaters to choose different skills q Drawings on ice match skill level. q Use of teaching aids and props meets minimum requirements. q Minimal strategies for managing including: q Allowing/ encourageing skaters to pass or q Pulling skaters offthe circuit ot work one on one q Modification or change of circuit to challegne skill development q Provide lanes for skaters to choose different skills q Drawings on ice match skill level q No teaching aids used in creating a colourful environment for skaters. NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 29

Correct demonstration of skills *Appropriate teaching progressions q Coach (or PA as instructed by the coach) correctly demonstrated skills to be performed by skaters, emphasizing appropriate teaching points throughout. q Key teaching points are exaggerated or accentuated and clearly reinforce the demonstration provided. q Exemplary use of progressions (number, range and frequency). Teaching points q Identified and reinforced several important teaching points for skills being performed. q Coach (or PA as instructed by the coach) demonstrated the skills to be performed by the skaters. q Demonstration reinforces the coaches explanation. q Coach used appropriate teaching progressions for the skills being taught. q Identifed and reinforced most of the important teaching points for skills being performed. *Appropriate viewpoint q Viewed skill at an approriate viewpoint for error detection. Error detection q Identified and addressed majority of errors. q Identified some errors. q Coach (or PA instructed by the coach) did not accurately demonstrate necessary skills or did not demonstrate at all. q Instructions for proper technique not evident. q Lack of, or inappropriate teaching progressions used. q Did not identify appropriate teaching points for skill being performed. q Viewpoint used to observe skaters was not appropriate for the skills being performed. q Did not identify errors performed by skaters. 30 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Error correction 3+/5 = excellent 1-2/5 = satisfactory Feedback given to individual skaters and group Comments q Identified corrections and explained to skaters in appropriate manner using: q Key words q Hands on q Demonstration q Teaching aids q Assisted attempt q Constructive and positive feedback given individually and to group. Individual attention did not interrupt the flow of the group. q Feedback covers all three learning styles: visual, auditory, and kinesthetic. q Identifed corrections and explained to skaters in appropriate manner using: q Key words q Hands on q Demonstration q Teaching aids q Assisted attempt q Evidence of feedback given both individually and in group. Some individual attention. q Feedback is positive, specific, and provides enough information for CanSkaters to try to improve performance. q Coach did not give appropriate corrections for the error performed by the skater q Minimal to no feedback or corrections given. More individual attention needed. q Feedback was mostly general and does not meet individual needs. NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 31

Lesson Plan and Circuit Drawing Passing Standard: 5/7 Total: /7 Feedback: Lesson topic(s) S q NI q *Progressions (2-3) E q G q S q NI q Teaching points (2-3) E q G q S q NI q *Circuit E q G q S q NI q Lesson notes E q G q S q NI q Self-evaluation E q G q S q NI q Overall quality of lesson plan E q G q S q NI q *Fields are mandatory to have a satisfactory score or higher 32 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Group Activity Passing Standard: 2 /2 Total: /2 Group Activity was 3 to 10 Yes q No q Feedback minutes in length Delivery Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement Upbeat action song chosen; use of full ice and/or Fast Track q Activities selected use the movements and actions to encourage speed and skill development. q Fun activity, peaked skaters interests. q Music selected compliments activity. q Upbeat song(s) used. q Activities enhanced the movements and actions. q No group activity included. Cool-Down Passing Standard: 3/4 Total: /4 Cool-down 2-3 minutes in Yes q No q Feedback length. Delivery Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement Slower songs used with a focus on decreasing the heart rate and energy level Use of activities conducive to a cool-down q Music enhanced the movements, actions and stretches to decrease the energy level and heart rate. q Many great movements chosen to increase range of motion and flexibility, and to decrease the heart rate q Slower song(s) used to stretch and decrease the energy level. q Some movements chosen to increase flexibility and range of motion, and to decrease the heart rate. q No cool-down included or did not decrease the energy level or heart rate. q Movements selected do not increase flexibility and range of motion, nor do they decrease the heart rate. NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 33

Use of entire ice surface q Full ice surface used. Comments: q Full ice surface not used. Fun Zone and Fast Track Components Excellent Satisfactory Needs Improvement Feedback Passing Standard: 2 / 3 Total: /3 Use of the Fun Zone q Fun Zone incorporates creative and engaging skills and activities using extra props and teaching aids. Identification of Fun Zone q Fun Zone is clearly identified through station signage. Use of the Fast Track q Fast Track used during warm-up and throughout session (Fun Zone/lesson time) at optimal times to develop speed and power. q Fun Zone being used with extra props and teaching aids. q Fun Zone is identifed and distinguished from the different stations on the ice. q Fast Track used during warm-up and throughout the session, as appropriate. q No evidence of Fun Zone being used. q Fun Zone is not recognizable or identifiable on the ice. q No evidence of Fast Track being used. 34 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio

Part C: Emergency Action Plan (EAP) Emergency Action Plan Passing Standard: 5/5 Total: /5 Satisfactory Needs Improvement Feedback Location of phones and emergency numbers q Plan identifies basic logistics required. Specific directions to arena q Directions are clear and correct. Location of medical profiles q Location has been identified. q Logistics are incomplete or missing. q Directions are either not included or not complete. q Location not identified or vague. Location of first aid kit q Location is identified. q Location not identified or vague. Identification of call and q Roles and/or contacts for q Call and charge persons not charge persons call and charge persons are identified. identified. Overall Evaluation Summary Overall evaluation E q G q S q NI q Feedback: Learning Facilitator s signature Date NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio 35

Resubmission Required Required Yes q No q Portion CanSkate Program Analysis q requiring Full Resubmission resubmission q Resubmission fee (circle fee) $60 $15 Resubmission deadline CanSkate Video Component q Full video resubmission: $40 Half video resubmission: $20 EAP q $5 36 NCCP CanSkate Certified Coach Evaluation Portfolio