UW Center for Leadership in Athletics

In-Person Coach Training Programs

We provide in-person coach training directly to schools and organizations, bringing our coach developers to you. Our coaching-education courses are appropriate for coaches of all levels, across all sports. These trainings provide coaching best practices that center athlete well-being and promote holistic athlete development.  We can tailor our training to your organization’s needs, whether it’s a one-hour coach training or a multi-day workshop.

Ambitious Coaching Foundations

Our experienced training team is ready to get to work with your coaching staff!  We offer an array of different opportunities to fit your training needs and are ready to meet coaches wherever they may be on their coaching journey. Click on the images below to view our foundation courses, each approximately two hours long.



ACCEL Sports Coaching Certificate

ACCEL is a hands-on training program for coaches of all sports and levels. This certificate is designed to give sport coaches the tools to help athletes perform their best, with a focus on holistic well-being and growth.

 

CURRICULUM THEMES AND TOPICS

  • Introduction to Ambitious Coaching
  • Physical and emotional safety
  • Social, emotional, and developmental needs of athletes
  • Allowing space & autonomy supportive coaching
  • Athlete-centered instruction & feedback
  • Relationship-building and creating a positive team culture

 

ACCEL PROGRAM STRUCTURE

The ACCEL certificate is a one day experience with your organization and our experienced training team. After active engagement in the full day workshop, coaches walk away with an ACCEL Sport Coaching Certificate from the UW Center for Leadership in Athletics. This is a non-credit-bearing certificate.

If your organization is interested in ACCEL, please email us at uwcla@uw.edu.

Custom Services

Need something more specific?  We offer customized training packages and deliver specialized topics for sport organizations and schools.  The CLA team is able to craft a tailored package that responds to the unique needs of your coaches and organization and help move you towards your goals.  Whether you are looking to develop first-time coaches or sharpen the tools of your veteran leaders, we’ve got you covered!  Our portfolio of offerings include:

  • Series of customized training sessions
  • On-site coach observation
  • Virtual video review and coaching
  • Organizational consulting

Please email us at please email us at uwcla@uw.edu to discuss your organization’s needs and get a custom proposal.