Funded Research Projects (2006-2015)
2016-2017
Investigating the Barriers and Facilitators to Achieving NCCP Certification
Lead Researcher: Gretchen Kerr, University of Toronto
Understanding the Quality and Validity of the Coach Evaluation Experience Throughout Canada
Lead Researcher: Jonathon Edwards, University of New Brunswick
2015-2016
Investigating the influence of disability sport coaches on youth athlete development and sport participation experiences using a retrospective timeline approach
Lead Researcher: Dr. Jean Côté
Examining Coaches Use of Exercise as a Behavioural Management Tool in Sport
Lead Researcher: Kim D. Dorsch, University of Regina
Advisory Group: Darren Kruisselbrink (Acadia University), Diane Culver (University of Ottawa), Jean Fournier (Institut National du Sport du Québec), Gretchen Kerr (University of Toronto)
2014-2015
Football coaches' concussion-related knowledge and behaviour: Are we "Making Head Way©"?
Lead Researcher: Kim D. Dorsch, University of Regina
Professional Development within Canadian Coaching
Lead Researcher: Lauren Couture, University of Fraser Valley
Part 2 - Examining the Relationship between Previous Experience and Performance on the NCCP "Make Ethical Decisions" Online Evaluation
Lead Researchers: Gretchen Kerr & Ashley Stirling, University of Toronto
Advisory Group: Gretchen Kerr (U of T), Janessa Banwell (U of T), Faye Blackwood (PTCR - ON), Nathalie Mueller (NSO - Ringette), Doug Krochak (CAC)
2013-2014
Part 1 - Examining the Relationship between Previous Experience and Performance on the NCCP "Make Ethical Decisions" Online Evaluation
Lead Researchers: Gretchen Kerr & Ashley Stirling, University of Toronto
Advisory Group: Gretchen Kerr (U of T), Janessa Banwell (U of T), Faye Blackwood (PTCR - ON), Nathalie Mueller (NSO - Ringette), Doug Krochak (CAC)
Implementing a five-stage process to test and improve validity and reliability of instruments for assessing coaching competency in two NCCP sports
Lead Researcher: Keith Russel, University of Saskatchewan
Quality Assurance MLF/LF Efficacy study
Lead Researcher: Jonathon Edwards, University of New Brunswick
Project Partners: Hockey Canada, Soccer Canada, Baseball Canada
Conversion Rate (Trained to Certified) Research
Lead Researcher: Duayne Bratt, Mount Royal University
Project Partners: Ringette Canada, Lacrosse Canada
2012-2013
Développement, implantation et évaluation de l'impact d'un programme de prévention du dopage sportif au hockey sur glace
Lead Researcher: Claude Goulet, Université Laval
Project Partners: Hockey Québec, Sport Québec
The Adaptation Challenges and Strategies of Immigrant Elite Coaches Working within the Canadian Sport System
Lead Researcher: Robert Schinke, Laurentian University
Project Partner: Coaches of Canada
2011
Évaluation des pratiques nutritionnelles recommandées par les entraineurs
Lead Researcher: Vicky Drapeau, Université Laval
Project Partner: Réseau du Sport Étudiant de Québec (RSEQ)
Coaches’ Use of Observational Learning: Current Status and Future Opportunities
Lead Researchers: Melissa Wiman, Laurentian University and Barbi Law, Nipissing University
Project Partner: Skate Canada
2010
Understanding the Problem Solving Approaches of High-Performance 100-meter Sprint Coaches
Lead Researcher: James Denison, University of Alberta
Project Partner: Athletics Canada
Coaching Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Athletes: Identifying Training Needs for Canadian Coaches
Lead Researcher: Guylaine Demers, Professor, Université Laval
Project Partner: CAAWS
Effet d’une formation des entraîneurs par la simulation dans les sports acrobatiques
Lead Researchers: Mikael Begon, Université de Montreal and Jonathan Tremblay, Université de Montreal
Project Partners: Plongeon Québec, Gymnastique Québec , Fédération Québécoise de Ski Acrobatique
2009
Understanding How Coaches Learn and Apply Information from a NCCP Competition Development Module
Lead Researcher: Penny Werthner, University of Ottawa
Project Partner: Coaches Association of Ontario
A Process Evaluation of a Highly Successful Youth Sport Program for Athletes with Disabilities
Lead Researcher: Jean Côté, Queen’s University
Project Partner: Kingston Y Penguins Aquatic Club
The Self-Regulation of Women Coaches
Lead Researcher: Natalie Durand-Bush, University of Ottawa
Project Partner: CAC
2008
Building Community Level Coaching Capacity
Lead Researcher: Margaret Gallant, St Francis Xavier University
Project Partner: Nova Scotia Department of Health Promotion and Protection
Understanding the Process Elite-level Coaches Have Gone Through to Develop Expertise
Lead Researchers: Alan Salmoni, University of Western Ontario and Volker Nolte, University of Western Ontario
Project Partner: Rowing Canada Aviron
« Impact des entraîneurs dans le développement des habiletés de vie des adolescents-athlètes » auprès des entraîneurs du niveau développement (élite)
Lead Researcher: Christiane Trottier, Université Laval
Project Partner: Centre Multisports Montreal
Analyse des connaissances des entraîneurs inscrits à une formation Introduction à la compétition – Partie B » en matière de planification d’entraînement
Lead Researcher: Martin Roy, Université Sherbrooke
Project Partner: Conseil Sport Loisir de l'Estrie et Sports Québec
2007
Sources of coaching knowledge for NCCP Level 2/3 and Comp-Int / Comp-Dev coaches
Lead Researcher: Jean Côté, Queen’s University
Project Partner: CAC
Assessment of Ethical Coaching Practices: A Tool for Athletes
Lead Researcher: Gretchen Kerr, University of Toronto
Project Partner: Multiple NSOs
NCCP Community Sport Initiation Program: Are Trained Coaches Implementing LTAD Appropriate Practices
Lead Researcher: Gordon Bloom, McGill University
Project Partner: X-Country Ski Quebec
2006
Quantifying the Activities associated with the Incremental Development of Coaches in Canadian Track and Field
Lead Researcher: Brad Young, University of Alberta
Project Partner: Athletics Canada
Collaborative Project with 4 Minor Hockey Coaches
Lead Researchers: Claude Bordeleau, Université de Québec à Chicoutimi and Linda Morency, Université de Québec à Chicoutimi
Project Partner: Hockey Quebec
The Learning and Mentoring Processes of Head and Assistant Coaches in Alpine Skiing: Alpine – New Model of Evaluation
Lead Researcher: Penny Werthner, University of Ottawa
Project Partner: Canadian Ski Coaches Federation
Coaches’ Perceptions of the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP): Expectations, Awareness, and Value
Lead Researcher: Karen Danylchuk, University of Western Ontario
Project Partner: Coaches Association of Ontario