Effectively working with parents is a very common issue for coaches. This course is designed to help the coach build strong positive relationships with their sport parents. The content of this course is presented from an applied perspective, designed to be immediately useful. The activities are specifically designed to acquaint and strengthen the coach to parent to athlete relationship triangle so that the result is a positive, supportive experience for all. Through interactions with other successful coaches, compelling readings, YouTube presentations, personal reflection, and guided evaluation, the learner will be able to develop a strong coach to parent to athlete triangle working plan. The assignments contained in this course are useful for a coach seeking to meet the SHAPE America National Standards for Sport Coaches (NSSC) standards.

NOTE: Required books must be acquired separately.

This course is applicable towards the Coaching For Excellence Certificate.

Course Resources
ATH-941 Syllabus (PDF Document)