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Youth Sport Coach Development Roundtable

Rebecca Loya — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:00:52 +0000

Today from 9am- 12pm SED’s The Institute for Athletic Coach Education (IACE) is hosting a Youth Sport Coach Development Round table Discussion to discuss the challenges that exist in developing high quality coaches. Top researchers, youth development experts, and coach trainers will lead discussions and help participants think through possible solutions, and will create a set of preliminary strategies for advancing coach development efforts in this country.

Thought leadership will be provided by featured guests:

Don Hellison, University of Illinois, Chicago
Dave McCann, United State Olympic Committee
Judy Young, National Association of Girls and Women in Sport
Al Petitpas, Springfield College
Jim Thompson, Positive Coaching Alliance

The event will be held in StuVi II. For more information and to RSVP, please contact Megan Bartlett at mbartlett@up2us.org or 212-563-3031.

The Psychology of Coaching Teams Conference

Jennifer McDonald — Thu, 20 May 2010 11:00:13 +0000

The Institute for Athletic Coach Education (IACE) in the School of Education is hosting a 1-day conference for coaches, directors, and and leaders of youth sport at the Agganis Arena from 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM today. Attendees will enjoy a rare opportunity to learn from exceptional sports practitioners who address issues relevant to coaches, while presenters will explore the psychological, emotional, social and moral dimensions of sport. Featured speakers include School of Education Dean Hardin Coleman and Director of the IACE John McCarthy. For tickets/more information, contact 617-353-0365 or coaching@bu.edu.

Psychology of Coaching Teams Conference

Lauren Davalla — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:00:58 +0000

The Institute for Athletic Coach Education (IACE) in the School of Education is hosting a 1-day conference for coaches, directors, and and leaders of youth sport at the Agganis Arena from 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM. Participants will meet coaching researchers, educators, and master coaches who will share insights and lessons from their experience. Featured speakers include 2-time NCAA Coach of the Year Jack Parker and Director of the IACE John McCarthy. Please email coaching@bu.edu with questions.