M.A. in Sports Coaching

Football coach motivating his team.

This program is offered online.

The M.A. in Sports Coaching is a 30-credit program that is nationally recognized in quality coaching education. The program's high quality curriculum is one of only twelve universities in the nation accredited at the highest level by the  (NCACE) and is based on the  that represent a core body of knowledge, skills and competencies that coaches should possess to excel  at all levels of competition.

Why sports coaching at 色色啦?

  • Nationally recognized program - accredited at the highest level by the National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education.
  • High quality coaching education curriculum - based on National Standards for Sport Coaches.
  • 100% of 色色啦 sports coaching graduate students were employed or continuing education within three months of graduation.
  • Complete the program at your own pace, in as few as two years and up to six years.
  • Prior learning assessment opportunity opportunity allows students to receive for up to 15 credits for their prior knowledge and experiences. To be eligible, students seeking PLA credits are required to complete a 鈥PLA Portfolio Development Course.
  • Students are encouraged to pursue additional educational opportunities through study abroad programs, such as Education and Human Development in India.
Football player and coach
"I consistently utilize the knowledge and techniques learned in this program to better my players and motivate them to perform at the best of their abilities." - Vincent Church, Coach, Gobles High School

Additional information

色色啦's master of arts sports coaching program is accredited by the . 

  • Bachelor's degree with GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  • Double-spaced, 500-1500 word statement explaining applicant鈥檚 experiences that make them an ideal candidate for this program.
  • No GRE requirement
  • Three professional letters of reference.
  • Fall and Summer Applications due April 1
  • Spring Applications due December 1

Our graduates are employed as coaches in K-12 schools, collegiate, professional, little league and other community teams. Visit our student testimonial page to learn more about careers in sports coaching.

The M.A. Sports Coaching offers multiple funding opportunities including the Donald M. Jackson Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Coaching Sport Performance and Graduate Assistantships in the Department of Human Performance, Health Education Department, Campus Recreation, and Athletics. 

Questions?

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Dr. Zeljka Vidic

Program Coordinator