Becoming a Rambler Coach:

Ramblers is always looking for volunteer coaches for both our house league and competitive programs. Much of our success is because of the wonderful parents, students and family members who volunteer their time coaching our youth.

If you are interested in becoming a Ramblers house league or competitive coach please continue reading below and contact:

Danielle Cowan by E-mail or at (519) 850-4318.

Police Check: Because we hold the safety of all children in the highest regard, all coaches have to complete a voluntary police check before participating in their first scheduled game or practice. You will be asked to fill out a police check form by our club before the season starts.

Note: Our house league program is an excellent place for students to get some of their volunteer hours in. Whether it be in coaching, scoring and timing or refereeing! We will sign off on the hours for the volunteer.

Provincial Championship Requirements for Competitive Coaches

In order for coaches to coach in the Ontario Cup Provincial Championships, they must meet certain NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) requirements. NCCP includes three components, namely Theory, Technical and Practical.

Coaches must meet the following requirements to be eligible to coach in the Ontario Cup Provincial Championships:

Novice to Major Bantam - Head and Assistant Coaches
Introduction to Competition A (Theory 1)
Technical 1
Practical 1

Midget to Junior - Head Coach
Introduction to Competition B (Theory 2)
Technical 2
Practical 2

Midget to Junior - Assistant Coach
Introduction to Competition A (Theory 1)
Technical 1
Practical 1

Practical - is actual practice and game time hours recorded. For Level 1 you need to fill out the self evaluation from and for Level 2 you need to send in a game and practice evaluation done by another coach for your level 2. If you have coached with Ramblers in house league or competitive we can help you with getting your practical component.

Technical - is a 1 day on court and classroom clinic done by the OBA. Different cities host clinics all year that you can participate in. Ramblers will cover the cost of your technical clinic. For more information on clinic dates and locations go to www.basketball.on.ca

Theory - is an in class 2 day course (Saturday & Sunday) usually offered by Fanshawe College, The City of London, or Western University. Ramblers will cover the cost of your theory clinic. To find out more information regarding the theory component of certification, check out the Leadership and Training office web site at www.sportalliance.com

Competitive Teams Coaching Certification - Level 1

This year OBA has introduced a new format for level 1 completion. They put the theory and technical component all in one weekend. Gold Medal Basketball Club will be hosting a level 1 clinic in London.

To register for the course please see contact information below:

Contact: Ian Cheng 519-652-2104
October 25-26, 2008 at Sherwood Fox P.S., London 
$325.00 for Level 1 Theory & Technical

For the practical component please fill out the self evaluation form and give to Danielle Cowan to send in.

Competitive Teams Coaching Certification - Level 2

OBA is still using the old format to get your level 2. The theory and technical components are separate weekends.

To register for either course please see contact information below:

Contact: Ian Cheng 519-652-2104
November 8-9, 2008 at Sherwood Fox P.S., London 
$160.00 for Level 2 Technical

Contact: Loreen Chanyi 519452-4441    lchanyi@fanshawec.ca
October 3-4, 2008 at Fanshawe College
$119.62 for level 2 Theory or Intro Part B

For the practical component you will need to get a level 2 certified coach to come to one of your practices and games to evaluate you. Once this is done please give the paperwork to Danielle Cowan to mail in.