Soldier Coaches Stories and Testimonials

“Soldiers To Sidelines is a tremendous opportunity for military members and veterans to learn exactly how their military training can be utilized to coach sports and teach athletes. All the sessions I have attended have been well organized, and the opportunity to network with others has been a tremendous asset.”

“When I got out of the Marines, I went through a one-week class on how to prepare a resume that incorporated my leadership skills. It was all copy-paste, and in an interview, I had no idea how to explain it. STS broke down the leadership principles we learned in the military and showed how to incorporate them into coaching not just football but all sports. I would highly recommend this course to anyone interested in becoming a coach at any level of organized sports.”

“Harrison and the STS team provided an inspiring curriculum with a healthy balance of the soft and hard skills that all coaches need to perform at their best! The instruction was on point, and the discussion was lively. If you are serious about winning and understand that success is the result of leadership, then you need to do this clinic.”

“I made many great connections and was empowered to inspire more veterans through this new virtual platform and as a catalyst to accelerate growth and impact.”

“This course is right up there with many of the leadership and development courses I have attended through my 25+ years in the Coast Guard. The experience and information that was put together by the STS team was phenomenal. As I begin to think about retiring from Service, STS has reinforced my desire to lead in a new way – through Coaching. Thank you STS staff, and the incredible guest coaches. Seeing the passion that you have is contagious. Keep charging ahead and meet the waves squared up!”

“I was a little skeptical at first because it was completely virtual. I’ve been certified as a youth football coach before and that was a lot of hands-on stuff. But every presenter was well prepared and was very open to any questions we had. I loved every minute of this seminar and I will definitely recommend this organization to all my friends who have a desire to coach.”

“This is my third seminar with Soldiers To Sidelines and my second football seminar. I am also a member of the Membership Development Program. I can personally attest to the fact that Soldiers to Sidelines has made me a better coach, Marine, and man. The Tribe that is Soldiers to Sidelines also gives me the comfort of knowing I am not alone in this transition. When I first decided to leave the military to become a football coach, many of my leadership and the transition specialists did not know what to say or how to advise me. By joining the Tribe, I have realized that I am far from alone and the help I have received from Harrison and Del in this transition has been invaluable. I have and will continue to advocate for any service member who has an interest in coaching, whether as a youth coach for their children or with aspirations of the NFL, to attend a Soldiers to Sidelines seminar and become a member of the Tribe.”

“Soldiers To Sidelines is a tremendous opportunity for military members and veterans to learn exactly how their military training can be utilized to coach sports and teach athletes. All the sessions I have attended have been well organized, and the opportunity to network with others has been a tremendous asset.”

“Harrison and the STS team provided an inspiring curriculum with a healthy balance of the soft and hard skills that all coaches need to perform at their best! The instruction was on point, and the discussion was lively. If you are serious about winning and understand that success is the result of leadership, then you need to do this clinic.”

“I made many great connections and was empowered to inspire more veterans through this new virtual platform and as a catalyst to accelerate growth and impact.”