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Coach Developer Academy Program

Join the growing community of professional exploring and sharing great practices to support coaching education and coach development across all sport contexts

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

Shifting Mindset: Moving from Coach to Coach Developer: A USCCE Virtual Workshop

Program Dates: October 17-18, 2024 & Oct 29-30, 2024

Program Location: Virtual, Zoom

Time: 12 p.m.- 3 p.m. daily (ET)

Program cost: $500 USCCE members / $600 non members. Organizational discounts available for 2 or more participants, contact us for more information.

Note: Individuals enrolled in the 3 day USCCE Teaching, Learning & Facilitation workshop will be automatically enrolled in this virtual program in preparation for the in person event. 

Who should attend: Coach developers/coaching education staff interested in learning more about innovative approaches to support coach education models and the evolving role of the coach developer.

Shifting Mindset: Moving from Coach to Coach Developer is an engaging 2 day (3 hours/day) virtual workshop. It’s designed for individuals who work within coach education and coach development settings and who work with, or oversee, sport coaches. We will explore the foundations of learning as they apply to coaching education and coach development. Essential principles of learning facilitation and adult learning design will be discussed with a goal of supporting a shared language within the coach development community, grounded in evidence-based practices in education. Across both days, each of the sessions will provide opportunities for participants to explore practical application of the concepts within their current coaching education work and to network and engage with others in the workshop. This workshop is facilitated by experienced coach developers who work across a variety of sport organizational settings. This virtual interactive event strives to maintain a 6:1 participant to facilitator ratio.  Participants will receive a certificate of completion.

 

For more information contact us at [email protected].

Coach Education Overview Workshop | Opening August 1st, 2024

Program Dates: Opening August 1st, 2024

Program Location: Virtual, Zoom

Time: This is a one-hour asynchronous virtual program that can be done anytime

Program cost: $20 USCCE members / $25 non members. Organizational discounts available for 2 or more participants, contact us for more information.

Who should attend: This program is for anyone interested in learning more about modern coaching education programming and exploring if coach development might be a good fit.  Through this asynchronous program, participants will have an opportunity to explore their own ideas and experiences about learning and teaching.  Individuals who complete the Coach Education Overview program will receive a self- report that shares next step ideas for working in coach education and coach development.

For more information contact us at [email protected].

IN PERSON PROGRAMS

Teaching Learning & Facilitation Skill Workshop: USCCE/ICCE Coach Developer Program

Upcoming Events

Fall: June 6-8 in Oklahoma City, Sheraton OKC Downtown Hotel

Program cost: $500 USCCE members / $600 non members (organizational discounts available for 2 or more participants, contact us for more information). Program cost includes enrollment in the 2 day virtual preparations program (Shifting Mindset: Moving from Coach to Coach Developer: A USCCE Virtual Workshop), on-site event materials and lunch each day. Participants are responsible for their own travel & lodging.

Applications due TBD. Accepted applicants will be notified on or before TBD. Late applications will be considered after the deadline if space allows.

Who should attend: Coach developers/coaching education staff interested in exploring the application of educational principles within coaching education program design and developing their facilitation skills.

The Teaching and Learning Facilitation Skills Workshop, the flagship program within the USCCE Coach Developer Academy. This workshop uses a blended learning approach which includes preparatory e-modules and a highly interactive workshop which addresses how coaches learn, delivery strategies, and facilitation skills of questioning, listening, review and feedback. This 3-day intensive and interactive workshop provides many opportunities to apply the learning and practice your skills with high quality feedback from peers and facilitators. Teaching and Learning Facilitation Skills Workshop participation is capped at 25 with a 6:1 participant to facilitator ratio to ensure a high quality experience. The USCCE Coach Developer Academy is excited to partner with the International Council for Coaching Excellence  to provide Coach Developer training in the United States. The USCCE/ICCE Coach Developer programs provide intensive in person 3 day workshops for individuals who work with, educate and support coaches. Individuals completing this workshop will receive both USCCE and ICCE program certificates of completion.

For more information contact us at [email protected].

Teaching Learning & Facilitation Skill Workshop: USCCE/ICCE Coach Developer Program

Upcoming Events

Fall: November 17- 19, 2024 (arrive November 16th) in Lexington, KY

Program cost: $475 USCCE members / $575 non members (organizational discounts available for 2 or more participants, contact us for more information). Program cost includes enrollment in the 2 day virtual preparations program (Shifting Mindset: Moving from Coach to Coach Developer: A USCCE Virtual Workshop), on-site event materials and lunch each day. Participants are responsible for their own travel & lodging.

Applications due TBD. Accepted applicants will be notified on or before TBD. Late applications will be considered after the deadline if space allows.

Who should attend: Coach developers/coaching education staff interested in exploring the application of educational principles within coaching education program design and developing their facilitation skills.

The Teaching and Learning Facilitation Skills Workshop, the flagship program within the USCCE Coach Developer Academy. This workshop uses a blended learning approach which includes preparatory e-modules and a highly interactive workshop which addresses how coaches learn, delivery strategies, and facilitation skills of questioning, listening, review and feedback. This 3-day intensive and interactive workshop provides many opportunities to apply the learning and practice your skills with high quality feedback from peers and facilitators. Teaching and Learning Facilitation Skills Workshop participation is capped at 25 with a 6:1 participant to facilitator ratio to ensure a high quality experience. The USCCE Coach Developer Academy is excited to partner with the International Council for Coaching Excellence  to provide Coach Developer training in the United States. The USCCE/ICCE Coach Developer programs provide intensive in person 3 day workshops for individuals who work with, educate and support coaches. Individuals completing this workshop will receive both USCCE and ICCE program certificates of completion.

For more information contact us at [email protected].

Competitive Advantage: Building a Better System by Centering Coaching

Program Date: Dates pending

Program Location: Atlanta, GA

Program Cost: $250 USCCE Member & $300 non members

Program Description: High performance sport is noted for complexities, therefore developing systems to cope with uncertainty is vital for success. This workshop establishes the principles behind a system to support and develop coaches at all levels, and by extension, athletes and organisations. Crucially, it examines the adaptability required in the dynamic world of sport.

Who Should attend:  This workshop is designed for individuals who are responsible for designing, developing, and implementing sport coach education and development support systems.

For more information contact us at [email protected]

Where are Coach Developer Academy workshops held?

USCCE Coach Development Academy workshops are held yearly in association with the North American Coach Development Summit. 

​The USCCE also provides USCCE Coach Development Academy workshops for organizations upon request. 

Please send an email to [email protected] for more information.

       

Academy Workshop Details

  • Workshops are tailored to event participants and are capped at 24 participants to ensure a quality learning experience for all.

  • Workshops are highly interactive with group discussions, application practice and detailed feedback.

  • Participation includes preparation e-modular work prior to the workshop, full workshop attendance and follow up event reflections.

  • Class sizes are kept small to allow for a 6:1 participant facilitator ratio.

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