Every great coach starts somewhere. In Canada, table tennis coaching is certified through the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP), following Table Tennis Canada's Coach Development Model. It runs in four stages – from your first beginner session to the national stage. Tap any stage to open its details.
The starting point. Learn to run fun, safe introductory table tennis for beginners – perfect for community-centre leaders, school PE instructors, parents of players, and skilled players who want to give back.
Register through TTSASK. We run Community workshops here in Saskatchewan – contact the office for the next one.
For coaches taking athletes into competitive playing techniques and tactics. It certifies in two steps – Base, then Advanced – each with its own evaluation.
Register through TTSASK. Provincial workshops are coordinated here in Saskatchewan. Maintain certification with Professional Development points (or re-evaluate) every 5 years – Introduction to Competition coaches need 20 points.
Advanced coaching – analysis techniques, competition tactics, athlete-development models, and cyclical (periodised) training plans for national-level athletes.
Register through Table Tennis Canada (this stage is delivered nationally). Maintain with Professional Development points (or re-evaluate) every 5 years – Competition Development coaches need 30 points.
The most advanced coaching theories and practices across every aspect of coaching and athlete development – coaching at the national and international level.
On this track already? Talk to TTSASK about high-performance coaching and mentoring roles in the province.
Coaching abroad or at world events? The International Table Tennis Federation runs its own certification – Level 1 (30 hours), Level 2 (36 hours, at least a year after Level 1), and Level 3 (48 hours). It runs alongside the Canadian NCCP pathway, not instead of it.
ITTF Coach Accreditation →Track your certification and Professional Development in "The Locker," the national coaching record. And find TTSASK's own coaching toolkit – drills, session plans, and evaluation forms – on our resources page.
TTSASK coach resources →Most coaches begin with a Community workshop. Many NCCP workshops now run online – see Table Tennis Canada’s course calendar for dates, or contact the TTSASK office and we’ll help you find the right first step.
Ask about coaching courses →Certification requirements are set by the National Coaching Certification Program and Table Tennis Canada and can change – always confirm current course, evaluation, and Professional Development details before registering. Full national information: TTCan Coach Development Plan · upcoming courses.
