Sponsored by National University, a non-profit, veteran-founded university, Soldiers to Sidelines provides veterans, service members, military spouses, and Gold Star family members the training, resources and support needed to become character-based sport coaches and inspire the next generation of leaders.  

 Soldiers to Sidelines’ no-cost resources include Virtual Certification Seminars, In-Person Coaching Workshops and Clinics, Networking Events, development programs, and more!  

 You can learn more or sign up at their website HERE.  

Virtual Certification Seminars 

Soldiers to Sidelines offers a wide range of “soldier coach” learning experiences that include instruction from some of the top coaches in their specialty areas. These seminars are free to the military community and are geared towards all levels of coaching from beginners to those with years of experience. After certification, participants gain access to workshops, events, and the Soldiers to Sidelines Membership Development Program. 

 Current Seminar Schedule: 

 Military Women’s Virtual Coaching Certification Seminar | March 10 – 14, 2024 

Sports Performance Virtual Coaching Certification Seminar | April 21 – 25, 2024 

Football Virtual Coaching Seminar | May 19 – 23, 2024 

Soccer Virtual Coaching Seminar | June 23 – 27, 2024 

Adaptive Athlete Virtual Coaching Seminar | August 11 – 15, 2024 

Basketball Virtual Coaching Seminar | September 8 – 12, 2024 

Endurance Sports Virtual Coaching Seminar | October 20 – 24, 2024 

Football Virtual Coaching Seminar | November 2024 TBD 

Lacrosse Virtual Coaching Seminar | December 8 – 12, 2024  

In-Person Coaching Workshops and Clinics 

Live Coaching Workshops are conducted in partnership with sports professionals who volunteer to help educate the military community on best coaching practices. The majority of the workshops are free and available to all, though a few are reserved as continued education opportunities for Certified Soldier Coaches. 

Current Workshop Schedule: 

 Adaptive Athlete Coaching Workshop 

Saturday, March 16, 2024, 0900 to 1600 Central Time 

Adaptive Training Foundation, 4125 Old Denton Road, Carrollton, TX 75010 

 Final Four Basketball Coaching Workshop 

Date/Time: Saturday, April 6, 2024, Morning to Early Afternoon 

Location: Phoenix, AZ (exact time and location TBD)