Connection Based Coaching Course – Your Key to a Successful Fall Season
USA Field Hockey Coaches Can Elevate their Coaching Game with Connection Based Coaching This Fall and Beyond
As the fall season approaches, USA Field Hockey is excited to introduce Connection Based Coaching – a specialized course gifted by the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and USA Field Hockey for every hockey coach in the United States. Connection Based Coaching is designed to enhance the social and emotional skills of field hockey coaches at every level and help build trust and connections between players and coaches in the sport. Whether an experienced coach seeking to deepen connections with athletes, a beginner eager to develop foundational skills, or an assistant coach looking to make a bigger impact, this course is essential for coaches, and even for players, parents, and administrators.
Developed as part of the Million Coaches Challenge, an initiative led by the Susan Crown Exchange to train one million coaches in high quality youth development techniques by 2025, USA Field Hockey is proud to contribute to this national effort by extending this valuable course to all membership groups at no cost. The organization’s goal is to train and empower field hockey coaches across the country, ensuring they have the tools to keep athletes engaged, motivated, and successful. The Million Coaches Challenge is helping create a positive sports experience for kids by equipping a generation of coaches with the knowledge and tools to help young people thrive on and off the playing field.
If you are a USA Field Hockey Coach Member, you can access the course by downloading the USA Field Hockey In the Circle App, available on Google Play or Apple Store.
If you are not a member of USA Field Hockey, you can still take the course and be granted a free, limited coach profile for the In the Circle App. This will provide special access to some great USA Field Hockey coaching tools:
- practice plans (pre-made and customizable)
- skill development and small game content libraries
- videos for coaches to use on skills and tactics
This is a special offer from USA Field Hockey to coaches this season to help them get off to a great start this season!
The Course for Every Coach
This online course, gifted by the USOPC and USA Field Hockey for all coaches, is designed to help every coach build stronger, more positive relationships with athletes through three, 30-minute interactive modules, all guided by research as well as the experiences and insights of Team USA athletes and coaches.
Exclusive Benefits for USA Field Hockey Members
Completing the Connection Based Coaching course comes with added benefits. Upon finishing the course, you will receive a certification in membership profile. This certification will remain current as long as your membership is active, showcasing your commitment to professional development.
Weekly Drawing
Everyone who takes the course will have their name entered into a weekly drawing throughout the fall season. Each week, winners will receive various prizes and be featured on USA Field Hockey’s social media platforms, giving you the chance to be recognized within the field hockey community.
If you are not currently a member of USA Field Hockey, be sure to select field hockey as your sport to be included in the drawing, unless you take the course through our In the Circle app, which registers you automatically.
Prepare for a Successful Season – Enroll Today
As you prepare for the upcoming fall season, Connection Based Coaching offers the perfect opportunity to elevate your coaching skills and ensure your athletes are ready to excel. This course is more than just training – it’s an invitation to be part of a community of field hockey coaches dedicated to fostering positive, meaningful connections with their players.
USA Field Hockey invites all coaches – from grassroots to elite levels – to take advantage of this valuable resource. By enhancing your ability to connect with your athletes, you’re not only setting them up for success this season but also contributing to their growth as individuals.
USA Field Hockey is committed to providing resources and training opportunities that empower coaches and elevate the game.
For more information and to enroll in the Connection Based Coaching course, click here. Questions about coaching may be directed to USA Field Hockey Coach Education at coaching@usafieldhockey.com.