Coaching Principles This course is offered in a classroom setting led by certified instructors from ASEP partner organizations. Coaching Principles is a study of the fundamentals of being a successful coach—before even stepping on the playing field. Each year, more than 25,000 high school, club sport, and Olympic coaches take this course to further their professional development and meet certification requirements.

About This Classroom Course

Classroom courses are offered by ASEP partner organizations–such as state high school associations, park and recreation districts, and governing bodies–to their member coaches.

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Full Course Description

Coaching Principles Classroom is an in-person clinic scheduled by state associations and sport organizations and conducted by certified instructors. Drawing from the text Successful Coaching, Third Edition, the course is geared toward serious coaches (those who coach athletes age 14 and older). The course challenges coaches to define who they are as coaches (their coaching philosophy, objectives, and style); enhance communication and motivational skills; become more effective teachers and trainers; and improve team, relationship, risk, and self-management skills. Coaching Principles is a study of the fundamentals of being a successful coach—before even stepping on the playing field.

Principles of Coaching

• Developing Your Coaching Philosophy
• Determining Your Coaching Objectives
• Selecting Your Coaching Style
• Coaching for Character
• Coaching Diverse Athletes

Principles of Behavior

• Communicating With Your Athletes
• Motivating Your Athletes
• Managing Your Athletes’ Behavior

Principles of Teaching

• Coaching the Games Approach Way
• Teaching Technical Skills
• Teaching Tactical Skills
• Planning for Teaching

Principles of Physical Training

• Training Basics
• Training for Energy Fitness
• Training for Muscular Fitness
• Fueling Your Athletes
• Battling Drugs

Principles of Management

• Managing Your Team
• Managing Relationships
• Managing Risk