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Train All Coaches and Recruit a More Diverse Coaching Staff

The Aspen Institute via YouTube

Overview

Explore strategies for diversifying and expanding the coaching pool in youth sports during this 27-minute conference talk from the 2019 Project Play Summit. Learn about the importance of role models, challenges in recruiting volunteers, and methods to increase participation from women and young adults. Gain insights from experts Dan Gould, Julie McCleery, and Nicole LaVoi as they discuss what makes a good coach, building life skills, adapting coaching styles for different age groups, and overcoming barriers to recruitment and retention. Discover approaches to tap into college communities, create a positive culture, and address the underrepresentation of women in coaching roles. Understand the significance of coaching staff diversity and its impact on youth development in sports.

Syllabus

Intro
Dan Gould
Julie McKay
Nicola Boyle
What makes a good coach
Building life skills and socialemotional learning
Adjusting your mindset for different ages
How to recruit and retain coaches
Julies experience as a coach
Women coaches
Barriers
Coaching Staff
Diversity
Tapping into the college community
Creating a positive culture

Taught by

The Aspen Institute

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