The Coaches Association of Ontario is launching a new pilot program under Quest for Gold called Experts Express.  Through the Q4G funds, Club Coaches who are not yet working with carded athletes will be able to gain on-site, in club access to provincially endorsed Experts. The hope is that this will provide them a mentor to help apply the classroom learning from NCCP.

Club Coaches will be able to apply for one of the following areas of expertise which is designed to build on the modules presented in NCCP workshops:

• Enhancing Mental Skills – Sport Psychology
• Nutrition
• Leadership & Management
• Coaching Athletes with a Disability

The Expert’s session fees and travel costs will be covered by the Coaches Association of Ontario with support from the Quest for Gold Lottery – Enhanced Coaching program.

For this pilot program (the first 3 months of 2012), there is a limit of up to fifty (50) Club Coach – Expert match ups.   Each successful coach will be assigned one expert session (1-2 days) based on geographic areas and area of expertise requested by the Club’s head coach.

For more information on this program and to download the Application and Application Guide, click here.

Before an application can be approved, a volleyball coach must have their application signed by OVA Technical Director, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to confirm the applicant meets the necessary requirements of the Experts Express program.