EC NCCP Competition Development: High Performance 1 (HP1) Readiness Tool

1. Do you have access to a computer? *This question is required.

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2. Do you have access to a reliable internet connection that supports video conferencing? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

3. Are you comfortable accessing and participating in virtual meeting rooms and learning environments? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

4. Which of the following file sharing platforms are you comfortable using:
(If you are not, please note that we will provide support and guidance for the platforms used in our programs) *This question is required.

• Dropbox
• YouTube
• Google Drive
• OneDrive
• Smartsheet
• None of the above

5. Are you able to perform the following functions? *This question is required.

• Presenting tables of information, including inputting and formatting cells – wrapping text, merging cells, inputting cells, changing colors 
• Presenting graphs and data
• General navigation of documents, spreadsheets and other files
• Understanding and using basic formulas and graphs 
• Formatting documents, spreadsheets, tables, other files
• None of the above

6. Do you currently have Coach Status?

In order to be recognized by Equestrian Canada(EC) as an active coach and gain access to National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) training and certification programs, coaches must obtain and maintain an EC Coach Status. Through the EC coach status program, EC completes background screening, ensures basic training in the prevention of maltreatment in sport, concussion and first aid, and verifies that there is appropriate insurance in place to protect participants and the coaches. A number of the training and evaluation activities require coach candidates to complete tasks in their daily training environment.

For more information please click here *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

7. The following online training and evaluation modules must be completed before registering for the EC NCCP Competition Development: High Performance 1 (HP1) program.
Please indicate which one you have completed, if any.
  *This question is required.

• EC Conditioning the Sport Horse
• NCCP Leading Drug-free Sport
• NCCP Managing Conflict Online Evaluation
• NCCP Make Ethical Decisions Online Evaluation
• None of the above

8. We strongly recommend that you complete the following NCCP multi-sport training prior to participating in the EC NCCP Competition Development: High Performance 1 (HP1) certification program. Which of the following training have you completed? *This question is required.

• NCCP Psychology of Performance
• NCCP Developing Athletic Abilities – Human
• NCCP Coaching & Leading Effectively
• EC NCCP Manage a Sport Program
• EC NCCP Design an Equestrian Sport Program
• Other - Please specify Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
• None of the above

9. Which discipline(s) are you interested in training and certification for EC NCCP Competition Development: High Performance 1 (HP1) program? *This question is required.

• Dressage
• Eventing
• Jumping
• Para-Dressage
• Other - Please specify Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

EC's Competition Development Certification program aims to train coaches and confirm their ability to progress athletes and equines from 3rd level to 4th level or above. To successfully engage in the training and evaluation process, you will need to either be actively coaching athletes who meet the following criteria or have the ability to work in a training environment with access to athletes and equestrians at this level.

Do you currently have access to dressage athletes who are highly proficient (consistent score of 68-70 or above) at 3rd Level with the ability to progress to 4th Level, or above  at Gold and Platinum Events? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

EC's Competition Development Certification program aims to train coaches and confirm their ability to progress athletes and equines from EV 1.05 m to Preliminary or above. To successfully engage in the training and evaluation process, you will need to either be actively coaching athletes who meet the following criteria or have the ability to work in a training environment with access to athletes and equestrians at this level.

Do you currently have access to eventing athletes who are highly proficient at EV 1.05m with the ability to progress to Preliminary, or above and their equine partners who are fully trained to technically execute at the Preliminary level? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

EC's Competition Development Certification program aims to train coaches and confirm their ability to progress athletes and equines at 1.20m or above. To successfully engage in the training and evaluation process, you will need to either be actively coaching athletes who meet the following criteria or have the ability to work in a training environment with access to athletes and equestrians at this level.

Do you currently have access to jumper (including hunter & equitation) athletes who are highly proficient (consistently achieving 4 faults or less) at 1.20m (or above) at Gold and Platinum Events?

Please note that the athletes should be familiar with usual types of obstacles presented at equivalent national championship levels (uprights, oxers, simple combinations, liverpools, angle fences), and patterns such as outside track diagonals. They should also have the ability to progress to 1.20m and above and their equine partners should be fully trained to execute shoulder in, leg yield, counter canters, simple transition changes, bending lines, roll backs and perform at 1.20m (or above). *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

Do you have athletes who actively training for and competing at an equivalent level in the discipline with human athletes in one of the following stages of development: Learn to Compete, Train to Compete, Learn to Win, Train to Win?

Eligibility will be determined  on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the applicant and coach developer team.

• Yes
• No

10. Do you have well-documented risk management, injury prevention and return to sport systems and policies in place ? When seeking certification these items must be included in your portfolio.

Space Cell	Yes	Yes, require review	Some/unsure	No
Flow chart or diagram of team/program structure (organization chart).	Flow chart or diagram of team/program structure (organization chart).: Yes	Flow chart or diagram of team/program structure (organization chart).: Yes, require review	Flow chart or diagram of team/program structure (organization chart).: Some/unsure	Flow chart or diagram of team/program structure (organization chart).: No
Roles and responsibilities within the support staff team, in training and in competition	Roles and responsibilities within the support staff team, in training and in competition: Yes	Roles and responsibilities within the support staff team, in training and in competition: Yes, require review	Roles and responsibilities within the support staff team, in training and in competition: Some/unsure	Roles and responsibilities within the support staff team, in training and in competition: No
Procedures to ensure privacy	Procedures to ensure privacy: Yes	Procedures to ensure privacy: Yes, require review	Procedures to ensure privacy: Some/unsure	Procedures to ensure privacy: No
Prevention strategies relative to doping, equine welfare, concussion, mental health, rules and policies for inclusion, abuse and maltreatment prevention and complaint management strategies	Prevention strategies relative to doping, equine welfare, concussion, mental health, rules and policies for inclusion, abuse and maltreatment prevention and complaint management strategies: Yes	Prevention strategies relative to doping, equine welfare, concussion, mental health, rules and policies for inclusion, abuse and maltreatment prevention and complaint management strategies: Yes, require review	Prevention strategies relative to doping, equine welfare, concussion, mental health, rules and policies for inclusion, abuse and maltreatment prevention and complaint management strategies: Some/unsure	Prevention strategies relative to doping, equine welfare, concussion, mental health, rules and policies for inclusion, abuse and maltreatment prevention and complaint management strategies: No
Athlete Health Screening and Assessment (blank copy) used in training and competition environments (medical profiles, screenings tools, etc.)	Athlete Health Screening and Assessment (blank copy) used in training and competition environments (medical profiles, screenings tools, etc.): Yes	Athlete Health Screening and Assessment (blank copy) used in training and competition environments (medical profiles, screenings tools, etc.): Yes, require review	Athlete Health Screening and Assessment (blank copy) used in training and competition environments (medical profiles, screenings tools, etc.): Some/unsure	Athlete Health Screening and Assessment (blank copy) used in training and competition environments (medical profiles, screenings tools, etc.): No
Procedures for documenting injuries and monitoring athletes return to sport	Procedures for documenting injuries and monitoring athletes return to sport: Yes	Procedures for documenting injuries and monitoring athletes return to sport: Yes, require review	Procedures for documenting injuries and monitoring athletes return to sport: Some/unsure	Procedures for documenting injuries and monitoring athletes return to sport: No
Emergency Action Plan for primary facility	Emergency Action Plan for primary facility: Yes	Emergency Action Plan for primary facility: Yes, require review	Emergency Action Plan for primary facility: Some/unsure	Emergency Action Plan for primary facility: No

11. Which tools do you currently use to monitor athletes' training?

• Journal or logging
• Rate of perceived exertion
• Equine Heart Rate
• Human Heart Rate
• Regular video analysis
• Functional Movement Screen
• Medical screen
• Competition results tracking
• Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
• None of the above

12. Do you use performance benchmarking and gap analysis to inform your yearly training program and athlete development strategies?

• Yes
• No

13. Are the athletes in your program currently following a yearly training program that includes training both at the barn and away from the barn (strength & conditioning, mental preparation, nutrition, etc.)

• Yes
• Some
• No, but I want to integrate
• No

14. Are you familiar with process and basic principles of periodization associated with the development of a yearly training, competition and recovery plan? *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

15. Do you currently design and implement a Yearly Training Plan (YTP) for the athletes and horses in your program? 
Please note that below is a sample.


  *This question is required.

• Yes
• No

16. Does that Yearly Training Plan currently include the following:

 

*This question is required.

• Clearly identified development and performance goals for human and horse
• The identification of competitions throughout the season and their relative importance
• The identification of periods, phases and mesocycles and associated objectives
• Identifies the number of training days and training sessions per week
• Allocates necessary time and training sessions to achieve adaptation
• Training objectives are appropriately sequenced to achieve developmental and performance objectives in competition, including training done off horse that may be led by other sport professionals or coaches
• Physical, Mental, Technical, Tactical and Social development of the human athlete is identified, as well as ancillary capacities such as nutrition, video feedback sessions, athlete testing etc
• Physical preparation and mental wellness of equine, primary support activities to ensure equine welfare and horse soundness – this includes items including training, vet checks and vaccinations, farrier visits and more
• None of the above

17. You now have 2 options: *This question is required.

• I would like to remain anonymous
• I would like to identify myself and get the results from the self-assessment tool

Would you like to receive updates regarding the EC NCCP Competition Development: High Performance 1 (HP1) program when available?

• Yes
• No