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National Coaching Accreditation Scheme

National Coaching Accreditation Scheme

What is it?

The National Coaching Accreditation Scheme (NCAS) has been formally in place since 1983 as a progressive coach education programme.

EA aims to train coaches who meet the needs of the equestrian community and since it's conception, has trained and accredited over 2,000 coaches. The NCAS offers education and  nationally recognised qualifications from the foundation levels (Introductory) right through to high performance coaching at the elite level (Level 3).

The NCAS works to;

• Increase confidence and competence in coaching ability
• Promote an ongoing improvement of knowledge and expertise
• Incorporate the basics of sports science to enable a more in-depth approach to coaching
• Promote the use of safe and correct techniques
• Provide quality controlled learning in all training programmes
• Increase the enjoyment of sport for coaches and athletes

I want to become a coach, how do I start?

Click here EA NCAS Coach Accreditation

How do I purchase my course resources?

Click on this link to go straight to the EA Coaching Resources Oder Form    http://www.equestrian.org.au/site/equestrian/national/downloads/2005/coaching/Coaching%20Resource%20Order%20Form%202012%20upd.pdf 

Once I've completed all the assessments, am I registered for life?

No! EA needs to ensure that all of their accredited instructors keep up-to-date with current standards, training techniques, first aid practices and insurance. You will need to attend updating clinics and be actively involved in teaching and keep up your annual registration.

Risk Management for Coaches

Keeping our sport safe. Click here for more Risk Management information.

Coach Registration

Click here for more info on Coach Registration

I don't want to coach but am interested in other certificates.

EA offers horse management and riding certificates for those people that want that extra bit of knowledge but don't really want to teach others. For our younger riders there is also the Equi-Skills programme.