2026 volunteer opportunities
There’s nothing like coaching in the KMFL. You’re building players, building confidence, and building a team—all while being part of a passionate football community. Every practice, every rep, every game—you see the difference you make.
The Kinsmen Minor Football League is now accepting coaching applications for its 2026 Fall Tackle Season.
Coaching/Manager Application: Click here,
Apply today to make a difference in our community!
"Behind every fearless player is a fearless coach who refused to let them be anything but the best they can be!"
More information about Coaching and Coach Development can be found here.
VSC letters: Click here
NCCP (National Coaching Certification Program) here
Football Ontario Insurance here
If you have any questions, contact us at info@kmfl.ca
Coaching Development
A) MAKING HEADWAY IN FOOTBALL: E-Learning FREE
Making Headway in Football will provide all coaches with concussion awareness training. This online module takes only 60-90 minutes to complete and is FREE of charge. Making Headway in Football is a online clinic that is required for all coaches and should be completed before Safe Contact training.
To complete the training, click here.
B) COMMUNITY SPORT TRAINING
Community Sport Training is designed for coaches who are currently coaching athletes aged 6 - 13 in contact or non-contact football. Online E-learning course must be completed before in-person training. The Community Sport Training is a 1 day clinic that is required for anyone coaching athletes under the age of 14. The community novice coach has 6 modules:
- Participant needs & parents’ expectations
- Understanding the game
- Make ethical decisions
- Safety
- Fundamental movement skills
- Practice Planning
- Football specific fundamental skills
To complete the training, click here.
C) SAFE CONTACT NOTE: MANDATORY FOR ALL CONTACT COACHES
An integral part of Football Canada’s National Coaching Certification Program, Safe Contact teaches safe tackling and blocking techniques along with safety education and awareness. Every football player needs to be able to perform the football fundamentals taught in Safe Contact, regardless of what position they play on the field. Safe Contact is a 2 day clinic in class and on-field that is required for all coaches.
** Safe Contact 2.0 ** - If you've already completed Safe contact but it was more then 5 years ago then it's recommended you take Safe Contact 2.0. This is an online refresher. You can access the training Here.
Once you’ve completed the required training there are no additional requirements other than the yearly membership fee. All records of your training will be maintained by the NCCP while the annual coaching membership fee is maintained by the OFA through the National Coaching Database.
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