Hockey Canada's National Coach Certification Program (NCCP) is a competency-based program. The program enables coaches to build their coaching tools and knowledge of the game, so they can work effectively with their players. Within the Hockey Canada structure the Community Coach Stream, Competition Introduction Stream, Competition Development Stream and Instructional Stream are delivered at the provincial branch level (Hockey Alberta), by trained Hockey Alberta facilitators/evaluators.
Hockey Edmonton Clubs, Districts, and Operating Areas and coaches must direct all NCCP coaching questions to Hockey Alberta: