Course Overview
This course was created in partnership with the Virginia High School League to satisfy the coaching principles portion of VHSL’s coaches education mandate.
- Gain a high-level understanding of the 3D Coaching Framework
- Learn about SHAPE America’s National Standards for Sports Coaches as processed through the 3D framework
- Complete this course as part of VHSL’s requirement to coach in the state of VA
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 29, 2025
it's a MUST for any coach who's interested in success on the field and in life
Christopher Henn
Coach
Date: October 29, 2025
it's a MUST for any coach who's interested in success on the field and in life
Christopher HennCoach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 28, 2025
First Class professional course
Mark Brown
Coach
Date: October 28, 2025
First Class professional course
Mark BrownCoach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 28, 2025
I thought the course was very informative and detailed.
Justin Phillips
Coach
Date: October 28, 2025
I thought the course was very informative and detailed.
Justin PhillipsCoach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 26, 2025
I loved this 3DI course. It directly confronts our modern, results-based and winning-focused culture (especially as it relates to sport) with a framework and strategies that are meant to point us back to the joy of play and sport without ignoring or diminishing the hardships and adversity that will be encountered in sport and life. I really appreciate the focus on process and strategy, not only for the physical dimension of sport, but also the psychological and heart-level dimensions. The illustration of the differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset also feel quite impactful to me, and I am excited to think more and strategize about how I can promote a growth mindset with my team, myself, and my own children.
Andrew Thrash
Assistant Coach
Date: October 26, 2025
I loved this 3DI course. It directly confronts our modern, results-based and winning-focused culture (especially as it relates to sport) with a framework and strategies that are meant to point us back to the joy of play and sport without ignoring or diminishing the hardships and adversity that will be encountered in sport and life. I really appreciate the focus on process and strategy, not only for the physical dimension of sport, but also the psychological and heart-level dimensions. The illustration of the differences between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset also feel quite impactful to me, and I am excited to think more and strategize about how I can promote a growth mindset with my team, myself, and my own children.
Andrew ThrashAssistant Coach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 24, 2025
It is a good overview for someone who is just getting started in coaching and good reminder for experienced coaches.
Julie Gill
Coach
Date: October 24, 2025
It is a good overview for someone who is just getting started in coaching and good reminder for experienced coaches.
Julie GillCoach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 23, 2025
it was a good insightful course
Andrew Manning
Coach
Date: October 23, 2025
it was a good insightful course
Andrew ManningCoach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 21, 2025
Great information
Patricia Cullinane
Cross Country Coach
Date: October 21, 2025
Great information
Patricia CullinaneCross Country Coach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 20, 2025
This course is a MUST for anyone thinking of becoming a coach, new at coaching or to become better at coaching. It will alter the way you look at sport and you'll embrace every aspect of this training.
Terry Pate
Asst. Varsity Coach, Girls
Date: October 20, 2025
This course is a MUST for anyone thinking of becoming a coach, new at coaching or to become better at coaching. It will alter the way you look at sport and you'll embrace every aspect of this training.
Terry PateAsst. Varsity Coach, Girls
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★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 20, 2025
5 star
very concise and thorough
Brittany Sullivan
Assistant Coach
Date: October 20, 2025
5 star
very concise and thorough
Assistant Coach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 19, 2025
Very informative and opens up different strategies to use. Really helpful
Nathan Bradley
Head Coach JV boys basketball
Date: October 19, 2025
Very informative and opens up different strategies to use. Really helpful
Nathan BradleyHead Coach JV boys basketball
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 17, 2025
It is great.
Paul McKay
Associate High School
Date: October 17, 2025
It is great.
Paul McKayAssociate High School
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 13, 2025
I really did enjoy and learn from this course. As a critical thinker, this gave me some thoughts to think about.
Michael Anderson
Assistant Coach
Date: October 13, 2025
I really did enjoy and learn from this course. As a critical thinker, this gave me some thoughts to think about.
Michael AndersonAssistant Coach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 13, 2025
Great course, very inspirational!
Madison Belknap
Fairfax County Public Schools
Date: October 13, 2025
Great course, very inspirational!
Madison BelknapFairfax County Public Schools
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 10, 2025
Course was great!
Calvin Mainor
Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Date: October 10, 2025
Course was great!
Calvin MainorHead Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 9, 2025
The course was very informational and challenging in the sense that it made me take a look at "me" and what direction am I moving the program beyond the first tier. I can certainly improve by purposely activating and implementing the 2nd and 3rd tier qualities within me. It certainly will benefit the athletes, the school and the community. Very good course.
Adam Brown
Hayfield Secondary School Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach
Date: October 9, 2025
The course was very informational and challenging in the sense that it made me take a look at "me" and what direction am I moving the program beyond the first tier. I can certainly improve by purposely activating and implementing the 2nd and 3rd tier qualities within me. It certainly will benefit the athletes, the school and the community. Very good course.
Adam BrownHayfield Secondary School Girls Varsity Basketball Head Coach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 8, 2025
great training with relevant content.
Fred Ramirez
Coach
Date: October 8, 2025
great training with relevant content.
Fred RamirezCoach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 8, 2025
great
Devontae Royal
Coach
Date: October 8, 2025
great
Devontae RoyalCoach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 6, 2025
covers some really important elements that all coaches should follow
Michael McNutt
Basketball Coach
Date: October 6, 2025
covers some really important elements that all coaches should follow
Michael McNuttBasketball Coach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: October 1, 2025
Very good insight into the mind of a coach!
Byron Whitaker
Coach
Date: October 1, 2025
Very good insight into the mind of a coach!
Byron WhitakerCoach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: September 22, 2025
Really eye opening and thorough
Jordan Henderson
Assistant Coach
Date: September 22, 2025
Really eye opening and thorough
Jordan HendersonAssistant Coach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: September 11, 2025
great course
Ana Becerra
Coach
Date: September 11, 2025
great course
Ana BecerraCoach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: September 9, 2025
This was a great course - very impactful and gave me several things to think about related to my coaching style and plan.
Amy Nolasco
Varsity Girls Tennis Coach
Date: September 9, 2025
This was a great course - very impactful and gave me several things to think about related to my coaching style and plan.
Amy NolascoVarsity Girls Tennis Coach
Rating:
★ ★
Date: August 27, 2025
I learned some things that will help me improve as a coach but overall the course is way too long and could have been engaging. I did like the quiz questions that required written answers but the other questions were simple and not very useful.
Michael Buttrey
Coach
Date: August 27, 2025
I learned some things that will help me improve as a coach but overall the course is way too long and could have been engaging. I did like the quiz questions that required written answers but the other questions were simple and not very useful.
Michael ButtreyCoach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: August 26, 2025
The course was very informative. Def recommended for all coaches
Cass Hyatt
Assistant Coach
Date: August 26, 2025
The course was very informative. Def recommended for all coaches
Cass HyattAssistant Coach
Rating:
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: August 25, 2025
Thorough yet direct
Lorissa Swanson
Assistant FH Coach
Date: August 25, 2025
Thorough yet direct
Lorissa SwansonAssistant FH Coach