Criteria for Acceptance 

• Commitment to a career in coaching
• Four or more years experience coaching a training group of athletes in a year round program (training group to be at a provincial or higher level of competition)
• Full 3M NCCP Level 3 certification
• University undergraduate degree in Physical Education is preferred however equivalent coaching relating training, education and/or experience will be consider in lieu
• A letter of endorsement from your national sport federation

Application Procedure

1. A one page letter of intent outlining why you want to attend the NCI and what your future coaching plans or goals are in sport
2. A resume of coaching experience and achievements, including the age, level and events of the athletes you have coached, and their highest competitive achievements.  Indicate if you have any head coaching experience
3. A copy of your 3M NCCP passport showing full certification at Level 3
4. A copy of your academic transcript or describe your equivalent training, education, and/or experience that helped prepare you as an advanced coach
5. A letter of endorsement from your national sport federation indicating their approval of you as a 3M NCCP Level 4 candidate
6. Two or more letters of reference related to your coaching experience

For further information, please contact the NCI directly at:  403, 220-8197 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

NCI - Calgary Application Form