The ACP’s Teaching Pro Program includes progressive learning experiences that make it possible for our members to earn a meaningful income from instructing curlers of various ages and abilities.
Note: In order to have the necessary credibility with clients and clubs, all ACP Teaching Pros must have the necessary Competitive Credentials.
Associate Teaching Pro
Timeline: June to October
The ACP and LTCD
This course begins with an overview of the ACP, including its purpose, structure, and accreditation requirements. Candidates will then learn about Curling Canada’s Long-Term Curler Development (LTCD) model and its stage-by-stage guidelines. Instructor: Rob Krepps
Technical Development 1
This course covers the essential delivery and sweeping information that all ACP Pros need to understand. Candidates will build the necessary technical competencies to support their teaching work with novice to intermediate level curlers. Instructor: Rob Krepps.
Tactical Development 1
This course covers the essential strategy and tactics information that all ACP Pros need to understand. Candidates will build the necessary tactical competencies to support their teaching work with novice to intermediate level curlers. Instructor: Rob Krepps
NCCP Teaching and Learning
This course covers essential NCCP content that prepares coaches to better support their curlers in training. Candidates will learn how to implement an appropriately structured practice and how to make interventions that promote learning and development. Instructor: Karen Watson
Club Programming 1
This course is delivered during our Associate Pro Training Weekend. Candidates will be introduced to key programming principles, along with corresponding best practices for the Foundational Stages and the Recreational Pathway. Instructors: Bobby Ray and Rob Krepps
Curling Coordination 1
Description coming soon
Option 1
August 7-9, 2026 – Saville Centre, Edmonton AB
Option 2
August 14-16, 2026 – Oakville Curling Club, Oakville, ON
Learning Portfolio
This project requires candidates to document their key takeaways and expected applications from all Associate Pro training in an online Learning Portfolio. Each candidate’s Learning Portfolio is then reviewed by their Mentor Pro and the National Office.
NCCP MED Test
The Making Ethical Decisions (MED) Test is a requirement of the Coaching Association of Canada (CAC) and of the ACP/ The MED test confirms that coaches are fully equipped to handle ethical situations that emerge in sport. The cost of this online evaluation is $85.
Final Exam
Head Teaching Pro
Timeline: November to May
Technical Development 2
This course builds on the delivery and sweeping information that was introduced in Technical Development 1. Candidates will gain valuable technical expertise to support their teaching work with proficient to advanced level curlers. Instructor: Rob Krepps.
Tactical Development 2
This course builds on the strategy and tactics information that was introduced in Tactical Development 1. Candidates will gain valuable tactical expertise to support their teaching work with proficient to advanced level curlers. Instructor: Rob Krepps.
ACP Teaching and Learning
This course begins with an examination of Deliberate Practice by way of the SCORE framework. Candidates will then learn how to best deliver lessons, clinics, and programs to Proficient to Advanced level curlers. Instructor: Rob Krepps
ACP Performance Analysis
This course is delivered during our Teaching Pro Training Weekend. Candidates Will learn the principles and methodologies associated with analyzing technical and tactical performance in both the training and competition environments. Instructor Rob Krepps
Club Programming 2
This course builds on the programming principles that were introduced on Club Programming 1. Candidates will then learn about best practices to support curlers on the Competitive and Podium Pathways of our LTCD model. Instructor: Rob Krepps.
Curling Coordination 2
This course focuses on the successful leagues, events, and training opportunities. Candidates will learn how to plan, organize, lead, and evaluate this programming in a professional manner. Instructors: Bobby Ray and Rob Krepps.
(~20 Hours Total)
This three-day training weekend gives candidates the opportunity to learn from ACP Master Pros with extensive competitive and/or teaching experience. Candidates will benefit from learning experiences both on the ice and in the classroom. Instructors: Rob Krepps, ACP Master Pros.
Option 1
March/April 2027 – Saville Centre, Edmonton AB
Option 2
March/April, 2027 – The Cricket Club, Toronto, ON
Portfolio Project 2
This project requires candidates to document their key takeaways and expected applications from all Teaching Pro training in an online Learning Portfolio. Each candidate’s Learning Portfolio is then evaluated by a panel of three ACP Master Pros.
Final Assignment
Panel Interview
Master Teaching Pro
Timeline: 5 Years
5 Years (Can be a Teaching Business)
(~10 Hours/Year, Online)
- Teaching Pro e-Conference
- Mixed Doubles
- Alternative Disciplines
- Junior Curling
- Stick Curling
- Wheelchair Curling
- Training Centres
- Ice and Rocks
