Competitive Credentials
To ensure credibility with employers and clients, ACP Teaching Pros must have appropriate Competitive Credentials or the equivalent. This can be demonstrated through any of the following Pathways:
| Pathway 1 | Candidate has played or coached in at least one of the following Tier 1 Events:
*Note: Candidates who have competed in comparable events in another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
| Pathway 2 | Candidate has played or coached in at least one of the following Tier 2 Events, plus at least 10 CTRS/CMDR Events.
Note: Candidates who meet the Tier 2 Event criteria, but not the 10 CTRS/CMDR criteria, can still qualify through Pathway 3. |
| Pathway 3 | Candidate has played or coached in at least one of the following Tier 3 Events, plus at least 5 CTRS/CMDR Events:
Note: Pathway 3 candidates are also required to complete the ACP’s Winning Edge Certificate. |
| Pathway 4 | Candidate has completed one of the following Advanced Coach Education programs:
*Must have also played or coached in at least 10 CTRS/CMDR Events or must successfully complete the ACP’s Technical Skills Test.
Note: Pathway 4 candidates are also required to complete the ACP’s Winning Edge Certificate. |
| Pathway 5 | Candidates who do not qualify through Pathways 1-4, must complete each of the following Required Equivalencies:
Must have also played or coached in at least 10 CTRS/CMDR Events or must successfully complete the ACP’s Technical Skills Test.
Note: Pathway 5 candidates are also required to complete the ACP’s Winning Edge Certificate. |
Online Courses (November to March)
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
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
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.
In-Person Training (March or April)
Teaching Pro Training Camp
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.
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.
Online Evaluation
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.
Career Planning
This begins with candidates developing and submitting a Teaching Pro resume and an initial career plan to a panel of three ACP Master Pros. Candidates will then receive advice on their submissions as part of an online meeting.
NCCP Practice Evaluation
This requirement applies to candidates who do not already have their Competition Coach Certification. These candidates must submit detailed practice and emergency action plans, followed by a video of that practice being delivered, for feedback and evaluation.
