The ACD program targets coaches with athletes from Train to Train, Train to Compete, and Train to Win. Generally, coaches engaged in the program are implementing a year round plan with their athletes and on average spend 12+ hours a week engaged in coaching.

The Advanced Coaching Diploma provides an opportunity for the active coach with a busy schedule to engage in advanced learning. The ACD Program is available in a two-year, part-time program, yet may also be obtained in more or less time depending on the various delivery schedules available. The diagram below outlines the usual structure of the ACD Program.

Interested candidates should consult their transcript in The Locker to begin the application process. Ideally, coaches are NCCP Competition Development Certified when entering the ACD Program. Alternately, the coach needs to be NCCP Fully Trained Competition Development, or Level 3 certified, and have successfully completed Make Ethical Decisions online evaluation.

Coaches can find more information, and apply for the ACD Program directly through their CAC Locker transcript. To enter the program the coach must also submit:

• A completed online application form
• A letter from their National Sport Organization supporting the coaches entry into the ACD program
• A personal resume demonstrating a minimum of 3 years, relevant coaching experience
• A Yearly Training Program (YTP) sample illustrating the training priorities & objectives for your current team/athletes
• A letter of intent from the candidate indicating their reasons for completing the ACD Program
• A completed Comp Dev portfolio or completed ACD pre-portfolio workbook
• Payment of the application fee of $75.00 (non-refundable)
• A memorandum of understanding signed by the candidate, the Canadian Sport Institute Alberta and the National Sport Organization

Program Tuition is $2500 paid over one year. There is a $75 CAD dollar application fee. There will be no refunds available for unsuccessful applicants.

The current cohort is attending class on Thursdays at 10am Mountain time.

Applications for the next cohort are being accepted until January 31, 2025. The 2025 cohort will be offered classes on Wednesday mornings starting at 10:00am Mountain Time. The cohort will begin classes on April 23, 2025 & continue through with an expected graduation date of May 1, 2026.