Quality Coach Education Programs

(1)  Commit to the profession of sport coaching
(2)  Align their curriculum with the Core Coaching Responsibilities 
(3)  Evaluate the effectiveness of their program
(4)  Combine formal learning experiences with significant field experiences
(5)  Employ qualified instructors who use a variety of instructional methods

Accredited Programs

The following programs have demonstrated quality coach education through external evaluation by the National Committee for the Accreditation of Coaching Education:

• ACEing Autism
• American Youth Soccer Organization
• Bridgewater College
• Clarion University
• Emporia State University
• Georgia Southern University
• Human Kinetics Coach Education Program
• Institute for Rowing Leadership
• James Madison University
• Kutztown University
• Professional Tennis Registry
• Smith College
• Southern Arkansas University
• Special Olympics North America
• University of Central Florida
• University of Northern Colorado
• University of Southern Mississippi
• USA Football
• USA Track & Field
• United States Sports Academy
• Western Michigan University

Domain Specific Accreditation

• Cheer Conditioning Academy
• Classical Academy of Arms
• Play Like A Champion Today
• TrueSport (USADA)
• U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association