Eagles Coaching Policy

CoMBA Eagles has a strong history of mentorship and returning athletes to promote and coach in the program. Coaches are required to apply if they would like the opportunity to coach a team.  Eagles are always interested in reviewing new coaching applications.  A high standard is required to coach an Eagles team and a minimum training/experience requirement will be needed for acceptance into the program.  If you are a community member who is interested in coaching with our association please email cochraneminorbasketballassoc@gmail.com with your contact information, and a brief outline of your background, qualifications, and areas of interest.

The minimum requirements for Coaches are:

• Registration as a coach which includes VSC check and ABA membership.  This process includes a mandatory online coaching seminar (30min).  Once registered and completed the minimum requirements you will be provided a Coaches Card which is needed to be on the bench.
• Signed Coach Code of Conduct Waiver
• Safesport

The minimum requirements for a Head coach are:

• The above minimum requirements listed for coaches
• The age/level appropriate training or an equivalent NCCP level of training. This must be completed and documented.

Coverage of Coaches' Clinics and Certification

Cochrane Minor Basketball Association (CoMBA) encourages its coaches to continually strive to improve their coaching capabilities. In support of this statement, free coaching clinics to its members could be available. If you go to our registration page, log in to RAMP, then choose ' Camps and Clinics' to choose a clinic that works for you.

In addition CoMBA Eagles will provide support for ABA and NCCP training.

These certifications can be attained by attending approved and sanctioned clinics throughout the year. Please refer to the following links for details http://www.abbasketball.ca/content/coach-development-amp-information,  http://cmba.ab.ca/content/coach-certification-cmba-nccp. Clinic spots fill up fast, therefore, you should register as soon as courses are offered. 

CoMBA will reimburse coaches, active in the association, for NCCP coaching clinics specific to Basketball, to a maximum of $150 per team coached or per season.

To coach at Basketball Alberta Youth Provincials, Basketball Alberta requires the head coach to have a minimum of NCCP's FUNdamentals. This is reviewed annually by ABA.  

In the event that more than one person has indicated an interest in coaching a particular team, CoMBA Eagles Chair will determine the correct fit for the team and make the decision.