Youth Sports Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Coaching

Explore coaching theories, strategies, and qualifications across various levels of competition, from youth to university sports.

• California Community Colleges System
• 5 weeks, 5 hours a week
• 4th Nov, 2024
• Paid Course

Intro to Athletic Coaching

Explore youth sports coaching principles, philosophy, psychology, and sports medicine while preparing for CIF certification. Gain practical knowledge for effective athletic leadership.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 17th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

Sports in Society

Analyze sports' societal impact, exploring history, culture, and controversies from youth leagues to professional levels.

• California Community Colleges System
• 17 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 17th Aug, 2024
• Paid Course

The Aspen Institute

Future of Coaching - Calls for Coaches to Support Emotional and Social Skills

Exploring the impact of coaches on athletes' personal growth, emphasizing social and emotional skill development in youth sports. Features insights from educators, athletes, and coaches on fostering holistic athlete development.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Building the Capacity of Community Providers

Grassroots organizers and tech entrepreneurs discuss innovative tools and ideas to support affordable local community sports programs, emphasizing increased access and the importance of youth participation in sports.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Aspen Institute

Olympic and Paralympic Reform Commission Listening Session - Youth and Community Sports Support

Exploring strategies to improve youth sports through NGB support, school coordination, and community engagement. Discusses coach training, abuse prevention, and program development.

• YouTube
• 42 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Black and Blue - When Coach Is Also a Cop

Exploring the impact of a police officer coaching a high school football team in Minneapolis, bridging community divides and fostering connections beyond traditional policing.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Rebuild We Need Now - Investing in Recreation Infrastructure

Exploring the potential for recreation infrastructure investment to boost employment and community well-being, with insights from experts on parks, playgrounds, and sports facilities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Recovery We Need Now - Stabilizing Youth Sports Programs During COVID-19

Experts discuss strategies to support youth sports programs and community providers affected by COVID-19, focusing on stabilizing essential services and assisting low-income families.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 3 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Resources We Need Now for Community-Based Youth Sports

Explore strategies to promote youth sports participation, including toolkits, curriculum development, and collaboration between organizations to create sustainable community-based models.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Next Steps in Building a Youth-Centered Model for Sports

Experts discuss creating a youth-centered sports model, focusing on athletes' rights, experiences, and the future of Olympic and Paralympic sports. Insights from athletes and sports leaders.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

New Models for Inclusive Youth Sports - Project Play Summit 2020

Athletes discuss making youth sports more inclusive and empowering students to advocate for racial equity, featuring insights from Olympic and professional champions on overcoming barriers and promoting diversity in sports.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Story We Can Tell by 2024 - Project Play Summit

Explore strategies for increasing youth sports participation with insights from top sports leaders and athletes on collective action and community engagement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Opportunity of Now - Youth Sports Challenges and Responses in 2020

Experts discuss youth sports challenges in 2020, analyzing participation rates, COVID-19 impact, and community responses to growing inequalities in access to sports programs.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

A Historic Challenge for Community Sports

Community leaders discuss youth sports challenges post-COVID, addressing inequalities and rebuilding local programs. Insights from Montgomery County, San Antonio, and Miami on revitalizing community sports.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video