Become a partner
of the Montreal Sports Council
de Montréal
Collaborate with coaches from other disciplines
Update your knowledge with experts
Enhance your network of contacts
The Lab Entraineur·es Montréal program supports a dozen coaches.
The program lasts nine months, from September to May. It includes a curriculum of activities designed to enhance professional experience and maximize the potential of the coaches involved.
This program is offered at a cost of $250 per selected participant and provides at least 15 NCCP continuing education points. Please note that some of the program's training sessions and meetings will be offered remotely in order to better fit participants' schedules.
Program structure
Group workshop component
Throughout the Sports Lab, participants will engage in person or online on topics of their choosing that are central to their professional concerns. The goal is to deepen our knowledge and expertise by interacting regularly and seeking outside help when needed. Nine 120- to 180-minute meetings, usually on weekday mornings, are scheduled.
Depending on the needs of the participants, external collaborators may be called upon.
Dates of upcoming meetings:
- September 29, 2025
- October 20, 2025
- November 17, 2025
- December 15, 2025
- January 19, 2026
- February 16, 2026
- March 23, 2026
- April 20, 2026
- May 18, 2026
Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Location: Claude-Robillard Sports Complex
Individual support component
Individual support will be offered to each participant. This component will focus on the career plan outlined by each participant. The form of support will therefore vary from one coach to another. Meetings will mainly take place via videoconference.
Four individual sessions are planned.
Reflective practice component
Throughout the LAB, readings or podcasts related to the theme will be offered, as well as some reflection and sharing tasks. Coaches are expected to commit to their quest.
Allow about 60 minutes per week.
Profile of desired candidates
- Be professional coaches or seeking professionalization—to the extent possible given the reality of their respective sports;
- Supervise a group of athletes identified as "promising," "up-and-coming," or "elite."
- Hold at least a NCCP “competition coach” certification
In addition, in order to fully benefit from the activities of this training program, we are looking for candidates who:
- Can devote around ten hours per month to the various activities of the Sports Lab;
- Can arrange their work or school schedule to be available for monthly meetings, which will generally take place in the morning or evening during the week;
- Have less than ten years of management experience in a competitive environment