At Flamborough Dundas Soccer Club (FDSC), we ensure that all coaches are qualified, trained, and up-to-date with their certifications.
All coaching credentials are recorded and securely stored in the Soccer Canada Locker, the official platform for tracking coach and referee certifications across Canada. This system allows coaches, administrators, and governing bodies to access current information on certification levels and professional development.
Why Coach Certifications Matter
- Ensures all FDSC programs are led by qualified coaches.
- Aligns with Canada Soccer’s Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) framework.
- Promotes safe, high-quality, and effective soccer programs for players of all ages and abilities.
Using the Locker
Coaches can use the Locker to:
- Verify certifications and expiration dates
- Track professional development courses and workshops
- Access resources and coaching tools
Keeping accurate certification records helps FDSC maintain the integrity of our programs and supports the growth of both coaches and players.
Need help accessing your Locker or updating your certifications? Contact the Club Administrator or visit the Soccer Canada Locker portal
Credentials & Resources
Login in or Sign up: The Locker Coach.ca
Search for a course
https://www.coachcentre.ca/PublicCourseSearch.aspx?ID=2
Learn to Train (U9-U12)
http://www.ontariosoccer.net/learn-to-train
Soccer for Life (U13+)
http://www.ontariosoccer.net/soccer-for-life
Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders (Soccer)
http://www.ontariosoccer.net/page/show/3741137-respect-in-sport
Make Ethical Decisions (MED) Workshop + Online Evaluation
Soccer Coaches are required to attend the mandatory in-class MED course, which runs approximately 3 hours in length, This course is an NCCP course, and will show up on Coaches transcripts on NCCP’s “The Locker“.
https://www.coachesontario.ca/nccp-training/competition-introduction/make-ethical-decisions/
NCCP Making Headway in Sport (Soccer)
Making Head Way in Soccer is a FREE concussion awareness E-Leaning Module that was created by the Coaches Association of Canada. Making Head Way E-Learning Modules set out to educate coaches, athletes and spectators on concussions.
The course can be found on a coach’s NCCP Locker profile, in the ‘e-Learning’ tab.
https://coach.ca/module/nccp-making-head-way-sport
NCCP Emergency Action Plan
The NCCP Emergency Action Plan Module trains coaches to respond calmly, rapidly, and effectively if a sports participant sustains significant injury during practice or competition.
https://coach.ca/module/nccp-emergency-action-plan
NCCP Understanding the Rule of Two
The Rule of Two aims to make all interactions and communications open, observable, and justifiable. It is one of the three pillars of the Responsible Coaching Movement, alongside background checks and ethics training.