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

Endurance Sports Virtual Coaching Seminar

October 21 – 24, 2024

Football Virtual Coaching Seminar

November 11-14, 2024
Powered by New York Jets Foundation

Lacrosse Virtual Coaching Seminar

December 9 – 12, 2024
Powered by National University

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

REGISTRATION OPEN NOW

Endurance Sports Virtual Coaching Seminar

October 21 – 24, 2024

Endurance Seminar

Football Virtual Coaching Seminar

November 11-14, 2024

Powered by New York Jets Foundation

Football Seminar

Lacrosse Virtual Coaching Seminar

December 9 – 12, 2024

Powered by National University

Lacrosse seminar

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

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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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© 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.

Privacy Policy

To contact us, email coach@soldierstosidelines.org

View our 2023 Financials
- Annual Report
- 990
- Audited Financials
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Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) # 42644

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