- Active Start is an NCCP-approved Canada Soccer Grassroots Coach Education Workshop
- This is a 2 part workshop, comprised of an 1.5hr online module (part 1) and a 2hr in-person practical session (part 2)
Who is this course for?
The Active Start course is designed for individuals who will be coaching U4-U6 Players.
What requirements do I need to complete to become “Active Start Trained”?
Coaches must complete:
- Full Safe Sport Roster *link to our page on website*
- Active Start Theory & Practical Components
How to register?
Online Theory Component
To access the online theory component of the course, coaches can:
- purchase a key from the Canada Soccer Coach Education Store, or contact their Club / Organization to acquire a key
Once the key has been acquired, it can be redeemed at the Canada Soccer Academy webpage. Coaches will then have to complete the Coaching Soccer in Canada module, prior to being able to access the Active Start-specific online content.
On-field Practical Component
To register for the in-person, on-field component of the course, coaches can:
- search and register on RAMP
Coaches must have completed the online theory component of the course in order to have their registration approved for the in-person, on-field component of the course.
What is the cost?
- The cost of the key to access the online theory component is $21.
- The cost of the on-field practical session is set by the session host.

