The Innisfail Minor Soccer Association is a Grassroots Soccer Program which follows the stages of Canada Soccer's Long-Term Player Development Model. Stages 1, 2 and 3 (Active Start, FUNdamentals and Learn to Train) gives coaches the ability to get the kids started with the basics of soccer training and highlights the importance of physical literacy for players up to 12 years of age. Stage 4 (Soccer for Life) focuses on fun and fitness in recreational soccer.
Our coaches are required to be certified under the age appropriate education programs for the teams they are coaching. Coaches MUST SIGN THEMSELVES UP IN THE LINKS BELOW.
All required coach training course costs and travel costs for on-field workshops incurred will be reimbursed. Please forward your certification confirmation for reimbursement.
Once the training has been taken it will not need to be taken again until it expires.
For program links in French please click here: Grassroots Coach Education Program
Active Start Theory online training (1.5 hours - $30 to be reimbursed upon certification)
Practical on-field workshop (2 hours - $30 to be reimbursed upon certification plus travel reimbursement)
Ponoka Elementary School
April 15, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
*Must complete the theory portion prior to taking the on-field workshop
**Must pre-register for on-field training
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Course (3 hours - $30 to be reimbursed upon certification)
NCCP Making Ethical Decisions workshop (3.5 hours - free) and/or online evaluation
NCCP Making Head Way in Soccer (Concussion Awareness) - e-learning workshop (90 minutes - free)
NCCP Emergency Action Plan - eLearning workshop (15 minutes - free)
NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two Online - eLearning workshop (20 minutes - free)
No pre-requisites required
FUNdamentals Theory online training (1.5 hours - $30 to be reimbursed upon certification)
Practical on-field workshop (3 hours - $35 to be reimbursed upon certification plus travel reimbursement)
Ponoka Elementary School
April 28, 2024 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
*Must complete the theory portion prior to taking the on-field workshop
**Must pre-register for on-field training
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Course (3 hours - $30 to be reimbursed upon certification)
NCCP Making Ethical Decisions workshop (3.5 hours - free) and/or online evaluation
NCCP Making Head Way in Soccer (Concussion Awareness) - e-learning workshop (90 minutes - free)
NCCP Emergency Action Plan - eLearning workshop (15 minutes - free)
NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two Online - eLearning workshop (20 minutes - free)
No pre-requisites required
Learn to Train Theory online training (2 hours - $40 to be reimbursed upon certification
Practical on-field workshop (4 hours - $40 to be reimbursed upon certification plus travel reimbursement)
Check CASA for dates
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Course (3 hours - $30 to be reimbursed upon certification)
NCCP Making Ethical Decisions workshop (3.5 hours - free) and/or online evaluation
NCCP Making Head Way in Soccer (Concussion Awareness) - e-learning workshop (90 minutes - free)
NCCP Emergency Action Plan - eLearning workshop (15 minutes - free)
NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two Online - eLearning workshop (20 minutes - free)
No pre-requisites required
Soccer for Life Theory online training (2 hours - $40 to be reimbursed upon certification)
Practical on-field workshop (4 hours - $40 to be reimbursed upon certification plus travel reimbursement)
Ponoka Elementary School
April 28, 2024 from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
*Must complete the theory portion prior to taking the on-field workshop
**Must pre-register for on-field training
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Course (3 hours - $30 to be reimbursed upon certification)
NCCP Making Ethical Decisions workshop (3.5 hours - free) and/or online evaluation
NCCP Making Head Way in Soccer (Concussion Awareness) - e-learning workshop (90 minutes - free)
NCCP Emergency Action Plan - eLearning workshop (15 minutes - free)
NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two Online - eLearning workshop (20 minutes - free)
Respect in Sport Activity Leader Course
No pre-requisites required
1. Log in to the Locker
2. Update your profile and email preferences.
3. View your coaching qualifications transcript under the Certifications tab.
4. Find available training events for your sport.
5. Take online eLearning modules through the eLearning tab.
FUNdamentals Coach Field Session
Ponoka Elementary School
FUNdamentals Coach Certification Field Session Online Course is a Pre-requisite Pre-Registration Required
2024 Outdoor Season
Fields behind Innisfail twin arena
U5 starts at 6:30 PM U7 starts at 6:15 PM U9 starts at 6:00 PM U11 starts at 6:00 PM
2024 Outdoor Season
Fields behind Innisfail twin arena
U5 starts at 6:30 PM U7 starts at 6:15 PM U9 starts at 6:00 PM U11 starts at 6:00 PM