Coaches Association of Ontario Give and Go Sports Education Logo

Improve Your Day-to-Day Coaching Practice

Exclusive professional development opportunity for coaches in Ontario.

Through a strategic partnership with the Give and Go Sport Education, discover how seasonal multisport participation can transform athlete development—building stronger, more adaptable athletes while supporting long-term health, performance, and enjoyment in sport.

Earn 2 NCCP Professional Development (PD) points
Practical knowledge you can apply immediately
Designed specifically for sport coaches

Start the course

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM CAO

At the Coaches Association of Ontario, we believe that great coaches play a vital role in supporting the healthy development of young athletes. An important part of that development is encouraging athletes to experience a variety of sports throughout the year, helping them build strong physical literacy, resilience, and a lifelong enjoyment of sport.

We are pleased to partner with Give & Go Sport to offer this course on the value of participating in multiple sports throughout the year. The course provides coaches with research-informed insights and practical strategies to support well-rounded athlete development, while helping reduce the risks associated with early specialization such as burnout and overuse injuries.

By embracing a multisport approach, coaches can create environments that foster versatility, confidence, and long-term engagement in sport for the athletes they support.

This course also qualifies for 2 NCCP Professional Development points, providing coaches with an opportunity to continue their professional learning while strengthening the experiences they create for their athletes.

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to expand your coaching knowledge and support the long-term success and well-being of the athletes in your program.

Jeremy Cross
Executive Director
Coaches Association of Ontario

Take the Next Step in Your Coaching Development

Join coaches across Ontario who are investing in their professional growth and improving the sport experience for their athletes.

Earn 2 NCCP PD points
Practical strategies you can use immediately
Self-paced online learning

Start the course


Benefits for Coaches and Athletes

Encouraging young athletes to participate in multiple sports across the year can have a profound impact on both their development and their long-term relationship with sport. This course provides practical guidance to help coaches support well-rounded athlete growth while strengthening their own coaching practice.



Benefits for Coaches

  • Earn 2 NCCP Professional Development (PD) points;
  • Learn how seasonal multisport participation supports long-term athlete development;
  • Gain strategies to integrate sport sampling and cross-training into training plans;
  • Better understand the risks of early specialization, including burnout and overuse injuries;
  • Strengthen your ability to support athlete well-being, resilience, and long-term engagement in sport;
  • Learn how different sport environments and coaching approaches contribute to athlete adaptability and confidence;
  • Develop a coaching approach that promotes both performance and lifelong participation.
Benefits for Athletes

  • Build stronger physical literacy and fundamental movement skills;
  • Develop greater athletic versatility and coordination;
  • Reduce the risk of burnout and overuse injuries;
  • Improve mental health, resilience, and emotional well-being;
  • Experience a wider range of team cultures, coaching styles, and sport environments; Build stronger social connections and confidence;
  • Enjoy sport more while developing the foundation for long-term athletic success.