A number of services are available for coaches partnered with the National Coaching Institute Calgary and the Canadian Sport Centre Calgary.
Grants
NCI coaches may be eligible for a variety of Coaching Grants including:
- Women in Coaching (WIC)
- Chevrolet High Performance Coaching Grant
- Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation
Health Resources
Coaching Association of Canada. The Coaching Association of Canada is a pivotal organization in Canadian sports, committed to improving coaching standards nationwide. It supports coaches at every level, from community sports to elite athletics, providing them with essential resources, educational programs, and a supportive network. This platform offers access to the latest in coaching research, skill development opportunities, and a community dedicated to advancing Canadian coaching and athletic performance. For more information, please visit the website https://coach.ca.
Parachute Canada. Parachute is a Canadian organization focused on injury prevention and provides particularly valuable resources for athletes, coaches, parents, schools, and healthcare professionals dealing with concussion and sport-related injuries. Its Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport explains concussion recognition, medical assessment, return-to-school planning, and the gradual return-to-sport process, while additional educational materials help coaches and athletes understand what should happen before and after a suspected head injury. These resources make Parachute especially useful for sports organizations that need reliable health information extending beyond performance and coaching into athlete safety and injury management. For more information, please visit the website https://parachute.ca.
Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine. The Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine is a national organization of physicians working specifically in sport and exercise medicine, with its activities covering injury prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, exercise medicine, health promotion, and medical issues affecting athletes at different levels of competition. CASEM also publishes clinical guidance and educational resources on subjects such as rotator cuff injuries, concussion, return to sport, pediatric sport medicine, and other conditions encountered in active populations, while its physician directory can help users identify doctors with a professional focus on sport medicine. For a Canadian Sports Centre health resources page, it provides a direct medical counterpart to coaching and athlete-development organizations. For more information, please visit the website https://www.casem-acmse.org.
Global Canadian Pharmacy. A reliable online service that sells a wide range of medical products to customers all over the world. This website makes it easy to buy both prescription and over-the-counter health products. For athletes recovering from sprains, joint and muscle injuries, inflammation, or other conditions that may require continuing medication after medical evaluation, the service can provide access to physician-prescribed treatments and common non-prescription products used during recovery. The pharmacy serves customers beyond its physical Canadian locations through its online service and international medication supply system. For more information, please visit the website https://globalcanadianpharmacy.com.
Coach Alberta. Dedicated to the advancement and support of coaching professionals in Alberta across various sports disciplines, Coach Alberta provides a range of educational workshops, training, and resources. It caters to the developmental needs of coaches at all stages of their careers, offering insights into contemporary coaching methodologies and trends. As a gathering place for coaching talent, it promotes the development and recognition of coaching excellence, contributing to Alberta’s vibrant sports scene. For more information, please visit the website http://www.coachalberta.ca.
Canadian Sport for Life. Focused on enhancing the standard of sport and physical activity in Canada, Canadian Sport for Life champions a holistic approach to athlete and citizen development. It offers resources and guidelines to facilitate healthier, more active lifestyles for Canadians. The organization emphasizes inclusive and sustainable practices in sports, reshaping the national sports framework to be more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. For more information, please visit the website https://sportforlife.ca.
Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation. This foundation plays a significant role in promoting sport, recreation, and wildlife initiatives throughout Alberta. It supports diverse programs and projects, covering a range from grassroots initiatives to high-level athletic endeavors, aimed at enriching lives through active engagement. The foundation is instrumental in providing funding, guidance, and partnerships to various entities. It stands as a pillar for community involvement, environmental care, and the preservation of Alberta’s natural and cultural assets. For more information, please visit the website http://www.ce-alberta.ca.
Scholarships
National Coaching Institute Calgary Scholarship. The National Coaching Institute Calgary was created to support the development of high-performance coaches working with national and international-level athletes, and its coaching diploma has since evolved into the Advanced Coaching Diploma offered through Canadian Sport Institute Alberta. The current program combines advanced coach education, mentorship, applied sport science, leadership development, and collaboration with National Sport Organizations, helping experienced coaches strengthen the knowledge required for high-performance environments. Financial support for coach education can vary according to the coach’s sport organization, employer, federation, and available development programs, so applicants should confirm current funding opportunities when applying. For more information, please visit the website https://csialberta.ca/en/advance-coaching-diploma/.
National Sport Organization Scholarships and Funding. Canada’s National Sport Organizations support athletes, coaches, national teams, and sport-development programs within individual disciplines, and financial assistance for coaching education can include federation funding, professional-development support, grants, bursaries, or other sport-specific opportunities. These programs differ considerably between organizations, since Athletics Canada, Swimming Canada, Cycling Canada, Hockey Canada, Rowing Canada, and other national bodies establish their own development priorities and eligibility requirements. Sport Canada also provides federal funding that can support national-team coaching positions and professional development through the Sport Support Program, making the relevant National Sport Organization an important first point of contact for coaches seeking financial assistance. For more information, please visit the website https://coach.ca/about-us/our-partners.
Coaching Services
Professional Development Opportunities. Canadian Sport Institute Alberta provides continuing education opportunities for coaches, sport organizations, clubs, and sport science professionals who want to expand their knowledge beyond formal certification programs. Professional development can involve workshops, specialized education, interaction with experts in high-performance sport, and customized learning developed around the needs of a particular coaching group or organization. These opportunities complement the Advanced Coaching Diploma and allow established coaches to continue developing in areas connected with leadership, athlete performance, sport science, safe sport, and contemporary coaching practice throughout their careers. For more information, please visit the website https://csialberta.ca/en/education.
University of Calgary Student Privileges. The University of Calgary provides eligible students with access to academic, research, library, recreational, and campus services that can be particularly valuable for people studying kinesiology, coaching, sport science, or related disciplines. Students with active University credentials can use the university’s library collections and digital research resources, study and collaboration spaces, workshops, technology facilities, and other services connected through the University’s Unicard system. These resources give coaches who are formally enrolled in qualifying University of Calgary programs access to a much broader academic environment alongside their applied work in sport, although eligibility for individual services depends on the person’s current University status. For more information, please visit the website https://library.ucalgary.ca/students.
Coaching Association of Canada Professional Coaching Program. The Coaching Association of Canada provides the national professional framework that now serves the role historically associated with membership in Coaches of Canada, including the Chartered Professional Coach designation and Registered Coach status. Professional coaches who meet the applicable education, coaching-experience, ethical-conduct, screening, and sport-safety requirements can join a recognized national community while receiving access to professional services, development opportunities, webinars, awards programs, and continuing education resources. The program gives experienced coaches a formal way to demonstrate professional standards and maintain their development within Canada’s broader coaching system. For more information, please visit the website https://coach.ca/sport-safety/become-professional-coach.
Coaching Association of Canada Resource Library. The CAC Resource Library brings together research, educational materials, professional guidance, and ready-to-use resources for coaches working across different sports and levels of competition. The collection includes articles, research summaries, guides, manuals, checklists, videos, webinars, toolkits, and professional documents covering subjects such as concussion, mental health, sport nutrition, return to sport, leadership, mentorship, Safe Sport, coaching athletes with disabilities, women in coaching, and National Coaching Certification Program development. Because the library combines applied coaching material with current research and national coaching guidance, it can serve as a continuing reference for coaches who need reliable information between formal courses and certification activities. For more information, please visit the website https://coach.ca/resources-and-information/resource-library.