United States Center for Coaching Excellence

United States Center for Coaching Excellence A national, non-profit organization dedicated to elevating and enhancing the professions of sport co

A national, non-profit organization dedicated to evaluating and enhancing the professions of sport coaching, coach education, and coach development.

06/07/2025

In sport—and in life—adversity is inevitable. But are we truly preparing young athletes to face it? 🧠💬 Coaches are noticing a growing emotional fragility: difficulty handling failure, fear of feedback, and a lack of resilience. Is it time to rethink how we support our youth through challenge, not around it?

Let’s talk about this and other topics in
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

06/06/2025

When women—especially women of color—speak boldly, challenge norms, and stand up to power, they’re often met with labels like "too intense" or "not a team player." These aren’t just words—they're reflections of deeper systems of sexism and misogyny that shape how society responds to strength, confidence, and resistance.

It’s time we recognize it, name it, and work to change it. Be force for transformation
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

06/05/2025

Thoughtful and intentional communication is one of the most powerful — yet often most challenging — tools in a coach's toolkit. Even with athletic experience, coaching education, and time on the sidelines, finding the right words (and the right amount of them) can be difficult. Clear, effective conversations between coaches, athletes, and parents aren’t always simple — but they are essential.

Find the right words with other coaches in Oklahoma City. Join
👉 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

06/04/2025

In times like these, the call for change is louder than ever—and it begins with us. Whether it's growing our programs, developing more skilled educators, or gaining leadership support, it all starts with recognizing the need and acting with purpose.

Be a force for change. Join
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

06/03/2025

Leadership roles in coaching are often filled by those already embedded in the sport. Why? Because trust, respect, and a shared understanding of culture matter deeply — and they can be built long before a coaching title is ever earned.

Join 👉 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

06/02/2025

As coaches, we often ask ourselves: When do we stick to what we know works, and when do we evolve to meet the needs of a new generation? Coaching Generation Z comes with both challenges and opportunities — they’ve grown up in a world vastly different from the one many of us knew. How do we adapt while staying true to our values? 🤔

Join the conversation in 👉 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

06/01/2025

What if we reimagined the rules of sport beyond the traditional binaries? 💭 In this powerful moment, let's challenge the assumptions that shape how we divide athletes—by gender, by hormones, by long-held beliefs. It's time to ask why… and explore what more inclusive possibilities could look like. 🏳️‍⚧️⚽🏀🏋️‍♀️

Join the conversation 👉 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

05/31/2025

Learning shouldn’t stop when the course ends—and neither should our support. 🌱

Our goal is to empower coaches not just to teach, but to learn how to learn, so they can grow long after the course is over. It’s about guiding, supporting, and creating opportunities that help each individual reach their full potential. 💡

This is why we do what we do.

Join us 👉 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

05/30/2025

For many elite athletes, retirement can feel like a forbidden word—too final, too complex. But transition is inevitable, and it doesn’t just change the athlete—it shifts relationships, routines, and entire roles.

Let's explore these and other issues in the 2025 North American Coach Development Summit 👉 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

05/29/2025

True resilience comes when mental skills are practiced in real, demanding situations. This is what shapes not just better athletes, but better people.

Join in Oklahoma City!
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

05/28/2025

What does it mean to be “too intense” or “too competitive” — and who gets to decide?
The same traits that earn praise for boys — aggression, intensity, competitiveness — too often become criticism for girls. It's time we rethink how we support and celebrate all athletes, regardless of gender.

Get in the conversation in 👉 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

05/27/2025

🚨 "Would you trust someone without a license to teach you how to drive?" 🚗

Can you trust an unlicensed coach to do the same?

Join in the conversation 👉 https://tinyurl.com/usccesummit2025

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