Transform from coach to mentor with the U.S. Soccer Foundation's free Coach-Mentor Training™. Develop evidence-based strategies to create physically and emotionally safe sports experiences for diverse youth athletes. We've underwritten the cost to reduce training barriers.
Build Inclusive Environments
❗ Key Clarification
This training applies to ALL youth sports not just soccer. The mentorship skills you’ll learn are universal to coaching any sport.
Master Universal Coaching Skills
- Trust-building techniques for any athletic environment
- Team culture development that reduces conflicts
- Athlete connection strategies that boost retention
- Behavior management tools effective across all youth sports
- Social-emotional skill development for multi-sport application
Training Options
Free Online Certification
- Universal training for coaches of ANY sport
- Learn transferable mentorship principles
- Complete at your own pace with sport-neutral certification
Virtual Sessions
- Customized implementation for your organization
- Interactive workshops for coaching staffs
- Request a complementary virtual session for groups of 35+ ah*******@****************on.org
Coaches Across Sports Recommend
“Great training! It’s my second time completing the training but with different trainers and learned even more – combining knowledge from both trainings. Very helpful for our summer day camp staff. Thank you for including camp counselor verbiage in the training!”
- Parks & Recreation/Community Center Staff
FAQs
Is this soccer-specific?
No. This training teaches universal coaching principles applicable to all youth sports.
What sports use this training?
Coaches from diverse sports participate, including:
- Basketball, baseball, and softball
- Swimming, tennis, and volleyball
- Gymnastics, hockey, and track & field
Partnered with National University’s Inspire Program, our training is trusted by youth sports organizations nationwide to develop exceptional coach-mentors.
