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Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy Coaching Certificate

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Skill Development

Cohort members will develop critical coaching skills by attending coaching classes, completing online modules, attending workshops, and participating in coaching events.

Experience

Cohort members will gain valuable coaching experience by completing at least 60 hours of field-based coaching in a primary and secondary sport.

Networking

Cohort members will have opportunities to develop valuable relationships with other cohort members, community leaders, school districts and others in the coaching profession.


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Coaching Certificate Program
Fundamental Skill Development Experience and Opportunities

The coaching academy aims to assist students and student-athletes who are interested in the various opportunities related to the coaching profession and youth development. Our certificate program is designed to help students gain coaching experience while supporting them through the student coaching experience.

Requirements
  • Online Application & Interview
  • First Aid & Child Protection Training
  • Coaching Experience
  • In-Person & Online Coursework
  • Coach-Prep Training Workshops
  • Student Coaches Association Membership
  • Graduate from Texas A&M University

THE COACHING 4 L.I.F.E. MODEL

At the Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy, we provide coaches with a series of programs and modules geared towards instilling fundamental guiding principles in their everyday practice and the development of their own coaching philosophy.

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Leadership

The process of influencing others towards a common goal.

Integrity

Consistency between values, words, & deeds.

Fundamentals

The elements that form the foundation of your sport.

Excellence

The process of improving by giving your best efforts.

About Us & What We Do

Texas A&M Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy

We provide coaches with a series of programs and modules geared towards instilling fundamental guiding principles in their everyday practice and the development of their own coaching philosophy.

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