VPA: Foundations for Coaching

About this Course

This course was created in partnership with the Vermont Principal’s Association to satisfy the coaching principles portion of VPA’s coaches education mandate.

Course Objectives

  • 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 VPA’s requirement to coach in the state of VT.

Course Ratings

Course Reviews

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Date: April 13, 2024

Awesome, a lot of time but so glad I did it. Wish I was told about it sooner.

     Jeffrey Gabriele
     Assistant Head of School / Soccer Coach

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Date: April 9, 2024

Vary good content

     Paul Royer
     Coach

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Date: April 7, 2024

I enjoyed this course as a second year coach.

     David Bartlett
     Coach

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Date: April 1, 2024

Very good course!

     Jamie Moore
     Athletic Director

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Date: March 30, 2024

I though this course was well structured, compelling and easy to consume. It definitely encouraged me to self reflect upon what elements of the 3-D coaching method I already incorporate into my coaching methods, and what could use improvement.

     Beatrice Smith
     Coach

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Date: March 29, 2024

I enjoyed taking this course and thought it did a nice job of outlining and highlighting the important aspects of coaching. I appreciated the supplemental links and materials that were attached as well.

     Nicole Conner
     Coach

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Date: March 25, 2024

Was extremely informative and helpful

     Romello Lindsey
     Coach

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Date: March 22, 2024

Informative course

     Riley Fitzgerald
     Coach

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Date: March 16, 2024

It is a good course to create a foundation of coaching skills that doesn't revolve around the result or fundamentals of the sport.

     Andre' Deering
     Softball Coach

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Date: March 14, 2024

Excellent, useful information provided in a well organized, understandable format.

     Guy Magnano
     Assistant Tennis Coach

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: February 17, 2024

I appreciated the comprehensive view of the 3D coaching model

     Carlie Ulman-Smith
     Coach

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Date: February 15, 2024

This course was very helpful in understanding safe sport environments, positive cultures in our sport and building confidence in players.

     Megan Rowell
     Coach

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Date: January 23, 2024

This course covered a range of topics central to the behavioral science of leadership, influencing the behavior of student athletes, both on and off the field. The course offers a significant amount of supporting documentation and provides a great foundation for new and seasoned coaches alike.

     William Sheets
     Coach

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Date: January 22, 2024

It was good. I like how we could write our own thoughts on our coaching perspective.

     Raven Payne
     Hockey Coach

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Course Includes

  • 39 Modules