Youth Sports Courses and Certifications

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
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 27th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

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
• 17th Feb, 2025
• Paid Course

Sports in Society

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

• California Community Colleges System
• 16 weeks, 3 hours a week
• 27th Jan, 2025
• Paid Course

The Aspen Institute

Disrupting the State of Youth Sport Parenting - Challenges and Solutions

Explore challenges and solutions for keeping kids engaged in sports through parent perspectives, expert insights, and national survey data on youth sports participation.

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

The Aspen Institute

The Role of Government in Driving Systems-Level Change in Sports

Exploring government's role in fostering healthy communities through sports, featuring insights from state officials and CDC experts on effective strategies and initiatives.

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

The Aspen Institute

What I Learned in Youth Sports - Lessons from NFL Running Back CJ Anderson

NFL player CJ Anderson shares insights on youth sports' impact, discussing benefits, challenges, and life lessons learned that he now passes on to the next generation of young athletes.

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

The Aspen Institute

Sport for Social Impact - Reinvesting Sports Proceeds into Communities

Explore how sports organizations can drive social impact through strategic reinvestment of proceeds, featuring insights from FC Barcelona Foundation and Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation.

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

The Aspen Institute

Emphasizing Prevention - Reforming USA Gymnastics for Athlete Health and Accessibility

Exploring strategies to reform USA Gymnastics, emphasizing athlete well-being, redefining success, and creating a healthier sport environment for young gymnasts.

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

The Aspen Institute

Building a Diverse College Baseball Team - Erik Bakich's Approach

Erik Bakich discusses building racial diversity in college baseball, challenging the impact of travel ball on team composition, and offering insights for youth programs to maintain relevance in changing times.

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

The Aspen Institute

Sports as Social Fabric - Developing Inclusive Environments Through Youth Sports

Explore how youth sports foster inclusive environments and develop core skills for building a just society, with insights from David Brooks and Tim Shriver on improving these experiences.

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

The Aspen Institute

Reducing Catastrophic Risk for Student-Athletes - Derek Sheely Conference

Informative conference on reducing catastrophic risks for student-athletes, focusing on football safety, best practices, and raising awareness through Derek Sheely's story.

• YouTube
• 6 hours 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Ask Kids What They Want - Redesigning Youth Sports Through Youth Perspectives

Explore innovative approaches to youth sports by considering children's perspectives and preferences, fostering a more engaging and inclusive athletic environment.

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

The Aspen Institute

Call for Leadership - Empowering Parents as Agents of Change in Youth Sports

Explore strategies to empower parents as agents of change in youth sports, featuring insights from experts and discussing the roles of media, organizations, and institutions.

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

The Aspen Institute

Encourage Sport Sampling: How to Use the World's First Healthy Sport Index

Learn to promote diverse sports participation using the Healthy Sport Index, a tool for assessing and improving youth athletic programs.

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

The Aspen Institute

Parent Engagement in Youth Sports - Project Play Summit 2018

Exploring strategies to guide parents in making informed decisions about their children's sports involvement, featuring discussions and insights from Project Play 2020's Parent Engagement Campaign.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video