Certification Seminars
Your first step to becoming a Soldier Coach.
Come join us for this virtual, dynamic learning experience that includes instruction from some of the top coaches in their specialty areas. These seminars are free to the military, and whether you’ve never coached a day or have been coaching for a long time, there is something for you.
Once you become a certified Soldier Coach and #EarnYourWhistle you become part of the Tribe and have access to workshops, events, and online continuing education through the STS Journey. Find out more about the STS Process.
Come join us for this virtual, dynamic learning experience that includes instruction from some of the top coaches in their specialty areas. These seminars are free to the military, and whether you’ve never coached a day or have been coaching for a long time, there is something for you.
Once you become a certified Soldier Coach and #EarnYourWhistle you become part of the Tribe and have access to workshops, events, and online continuing education through the STS Journey. Find out more about the STS Process.
Upcoming Certification Seminars
Lacrosse Virtual Coaching Seminar
December 9 – 12, 2024
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Come join us for this virtual, dynamic learning experience that includes instruction from some of the top coaches in their specialty areas. These seminars are free to the military, and whether you’ve never coached a day or have been coaching for a long time, there is something for you.
Once you become a certified Soldier Coach and #EarnYourWhistle you become part of the Tribe and have access to workshops, events, and the Membership Development Program. Find out more about our Process.
Upcoming Certification Seminars
Lacrosse Virtual Coaching Seminar
December 9 – 12, 2024
Powered by National University
NOTABLE PAST PRESENTERS
Basketball
Tom Izzo – Michigan State University Men’s Head Coach
Tubby Smith – Coaching Legend & NCAA Men’s National Champion Head Coach
Edniesha Curry – US Virgin Islands Men’s Head Coach
Football
Bob Stoops – NCAA National Champion Head Coach
Mack Brown – University of North Carolina Head Coach
Bill Curry – 2 x Super Bowl Champion (Player) & NCAA Head Coach
Soccer
Troy Lesesne – New York Red Bulls Head Coach
Rob Valentino – Atlanta United Assistant Coach
Neill Collins – Barnsley FC Head Coach
Military Women
Jen Block – U.S. Air Force Academy Executive Director of Athletics
Edna Cummings – U.S. Army Colonel (Retired) and Congressional Gold Medal Champion
Holly West – U.S. Army Colonel (Retired) & Head of Talent for Kimmeridge
Phyllis Newhouse – U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (Retired) & CEO and Founder of ShoulderUp Technology Acquisition Corp and Xtreme Solutions
Sports Performance
Martin Rooney – Founder of Training for Warriors
Dr. Allison Brager – Army Major & Neuroscientist
Vernon Griffith – Founder of Performance Explored & NSCA 2022 Personal Trainer of the Year
Jon Turnbull – U.S. Army Major & Author of Zero Percent Chance
Lacrosse
Bill Tierney – Hall of Fame Coach & University of Denver Head Coach
Dave Pietramala – US Lacrosse Hall of Famer & Assistant Coach at University of North Carolina Men’s Lacrosse
John Danowski – Duke Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach & Head Coach of US Men’s Lacrosse
Adaptive Athlete
Gretchen Evans – U.S. Army CSM Major (RET) & Founder of Team Unbroken
Dr. Megan Graff – Physical Therapist & Running Coach at Movement Rx
Dr. Belisa Vranich – Clinical Psychologist & Founder of The Breathing Class
Sarah Rudder – U.S. Marine Corp. Vet & Adaptive Athlete
Endurance Sports
Carla Criste –US Naval Academy’s Women’s Track and Field Head Coach (Retired)
Morgon Latimore – U.S. Marines (Retired) & Triathlon Coach
Liam Collins – U.S. Army Colonel (Retired) & Executive Director of the Viola Foundation
NOTABLE PAST PRESENTERS
Basketball
Tom Izzo – Michigan State University Men’s Head Coach
Tubby Smith – Coaching Legend & NCAA Men’s National Champion Head Coach
Edniesha Curry – US Virgin Islands Men’s Head Coach
Football
Bob Stoops – NCAA National Champion Head Coach
Mack Brown – University of North Carolina Head Coach
Bill Curry – 2 x Super Bowl Champion (Player) & NCAA Head Coach
Soccer
Troy Lesesne – New York Red Bulls Head Coach
Rob Valentino – Atlanta United Assistant Coach
Neill Collins – Barnsley FC Head Coach
Military Women
Jen Block – U.S. Air Force Academy Executive Director of Athletics
Edna Cummings – U.S. Army Colonel (Retired) and Congressional Gold Medal Champion
Holly West – U.S. Army Colonel (Retired) & Head of Talent for Kimmeridge
Phyllis Newhouse – U.S. Army Command Sergeant Major (Retired) & CEO and Founder of ShoulderUp Technology Acquisition Corp and Xtreme Solutions
Sports Performance
Martin Rooney – Founder of Training for Warriors
Dr. Allison Brager – Army Major & Neuroscientist
Vernon Griffith – Founder of Performance Explored & NSCA 2022 Personal Trainer of the Year
Jon Turnbull – U.S. Army Major & Author of Zero Percent Chance
Lacrosse
Bill Tierney – Hall of Fame Coach & University of Denver Head Coach
Dave Pietramala – US Lacrosse Hall of Famer & Assistant Coach at University of North Carolina Men’s Lacrosse
John Danowski – Duke Men’s Lacrosse Head Coach & Head Coach of US Men’s Lacrosse
Adaptive Athlete
Gretchen Evans – U.S. Army CSM Major (RET) & Founder of Team Unbroken
Dr. Megan Graff – Physical Therapist & Running Coach at Movement Rx
Dr. Belisa Vranich – Clinical Psychologist & Founder of The Breathing Class
Sarah Rudder – U.S. Marine Corp. Vet & Adaptive Athlete
Endurance Sports
Carla Criste –US Naval Academy’s Women’s Track and Field Head Coach (Retired)
Morgon Latimore – U.S. Marines (Retired) & Triathlon Coach
Liam Collins – U.S. Army Colonel (Retired) & Executive Director of the Viola Foundation
Earn Your Whistle
Earn Your Whistle
In the context of coaching, “Earn Your Whistle” is a phrase used to emphasize the importance of hard work, dedication, and skill development for aspiring coaches or players. It implies that we must prove our ability and expertise before being given the authority or recognition symbolized by a whistle. Every day, you must #EarnYourWhistle.
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To contact us, email coach@soldierstosidelines.org
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© 2024 Soldiers To Sidelines
Soldiers To Sidelines ® is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
To contact us, email coach@soldierstosidelines.org
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) # 42644
Master Sergeant (Ret.), U.S. Army