Below is the latest edition of the 3D Spotlight where we shine a light on the goodness of 3D Coaching and the positive change it creates. In each edition, we’ll share strategies, celebrate inspiring partnerships, and offer resources to support your growth on the 3D Journey.
Spotlighting College/University Partnerships
November 3rd, 2025
We deeply value our university partners.
Across the country, colleges and universities have partnered with the 3D Institute to leverage the 3D Coaching Framework in different ways:
- some are using 3D to build their own athletic culture by training their coaches in 3D
- others are using our 3D Coaching for Sport: Certification course as the primary text for their foundational coaching courses (the classes where future coaches establish their coaching philosophy and approach)
- one partner is the first to offer 3D Coaching for Business: Certification and 3D Coaching for Education: Certification in degree programs beyond athletics
- and one university offers 3D Coaching for Sport: Credit (3 graduate credits) through their professional development outreach arm, available on the 3D Institute platform.
Association Partnership
Additionally, an entire association of colleges/universities (the NAIA) has partnered with 3DI to refresh its character-driven coaching certificate course. The 3D Framework is now trained as part of this onboarding course for all new NAIA hired coaches.
“I have nothing but praise for 3D Coaching, the 3D Institute, and the support that they provide. I implemented it at a previous university in Missouri and have just now added it to our coaching curriculum at North Greenville University in South Carolina. The service they provide the students with is excellent and the cost is more than reasonable. The students spend most of their time in the modules wondering why they are just now hearing about a process that invests in them as people rather than just using them for their skills.
You cannot go wrong implementing 3D Coaching into your curriculum.”
Dr. Donovan Nelson
Chair, Department of Sport Management
North Greenville University
Did you know?
Whether you’re in sports, business, or education—you can start the 3D Journey for free!Explore how the 3D Framework can transform your approach to leadership, coaching, or team-building. Take the first step today and see the impact for yourself.