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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 experience 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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Undergraduate Coaching Certificate Program

Fundamental Skill Development Experience and Opportunities

Are you interested in coaching? The Undergraduate Coaching Certificate Program (UCCP) of the Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy aims to educate, mentor, and prepare those interested in the various opportunities related to the coaching profession and youth development. Our program is open to all undergraduate majors. The UCCP is a unique blend of in-person and online coursework along with field-based coaching designed to help students develop their coaching skills.

Requirements
Requirements for Application to Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy
  • Pay application fee, apply, and interview.
  • Coursework
  • Field Experience
  • Join Student Coaches Association
  • Attend Professional Development
  • Complete CPR Training
  • Graduate from Texas A&M University

The Undergraduate Coaching Certificate Program (UCCP) is a program of the

Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy at Texas A&M

The Thornton-McFerrin Coaching Academy (TMCA) prepares, promotes, and supports future and existing coaches through its programming and partnerships.

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