Frequently Asked Questions

To see what certification you would need, please refer to the Coach Development Pathway. As per the OBA Rules and Regulations Manual, the coaching certification requirements for the different age groups and coaching roles are listed below:

To see your current certification status, you can log into the Locker using your NCCP number and click on the “Certifications” tab.

OR Log on to gameplanbasketball.ca and click on the “view certification” button.

To register for an upcoming coaching clinic, you will need to have an NCCP # and a Game Plan – Basketball account. All clinic registrations are through gameplanbasketball.ca.

Upcoming coaching clinics can be found listed under the Coach Training tab OR in Game Plan once you log in.

No exemptions, First year coaches must at least attend a Learn to Train course in their first season to remain eligible.

Coaching checks occur at the registration deadline of each sanctioned event (OBL, OBA Championships, etc).  Coaches who do not have the appropriate certifications are not permitted to sit on the bench and can be subject to removal from competition.